Having trouble importing P2 files

[Neurodancer]

I get the files on my desktop. I use the import tool on FCP, it sees the clips. When I try to import, it says "one or more clips are corrupted"

I shot just one file to keep it simple. Settings on camera is 720P / 24P, on FCP DVC Pro 720P / 24P

Used easy setup on FCP. Anyone know what I might be doing wrong?

 

[Neurodancer]

I got it working by updating FCP. Now I am dealing with the stuff I import needs rendering. It should not need to be rendered. I am working on this problem. If anyyone know what is causing that to happen, let me know

 

[Owen]

From what I understand, FCP does have to convert the files... I don't use FCP, but it's late so you may not get help till mornin'... so here's a bit of info I think applies:

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] 1) Connect your P2 media to the computer
2) Set up your logging bins as desired
3) Select File>Import>Panasonic P2
4) Select your clips and import them into your project
5) Final Cut Pro will translate the .XML files into readable .mov files
6) Once translated by Final Cut Pro these .mov files will be readable in any QuickTime compatible player.
7) Importing the clips from the cards DOES NOT delete the media from your P2 card.

from: http://www.moviola.com/Cameras/C_P2_faq.html


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[filmstox]

It sounds like your sequence settings are off. You will need to have your sequence settings set to:

Frame Size: HD(960x720)16:9
Pixel Aspect Ratio - HD (960x720) Do not check Anamorphic
Editing Timebase 23.98

Quicktime:
Compressor DVCPRO HD 720p60
Quality 100

Audio Settings:
48kHz
16bit
Default

That should get you playing back off the timeline without needing to render.

-filmstox