Mac not recognizing Native P2 files- True?
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Nathan_Rodger
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Good question - the Apple site isn't that clear on it (and has typos!!)...
"P2 Tapeless Workflow
Capture and output video frames accurately using professional decks, or go tapeless with built-in Panasonic P2 media support. o View and browse P2 devices, then transfer the files you need directly into the Final Cut Pro 5 Browser."
Link: http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/finalcutpro/
However I've not tested it or used it to be honest - so I've got no idea....
Cheers, Nathan.
"P2 Tapeless Workflow
Capture and output video frames accurately using professional decks, or go tapeless with built-in Panasonic P2 media support. o View and browse P2 devices, then transfer the files you need directly into the Final Cut Pro 5 Browser."
Link: http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/finalcutpro/
However I've not tested it or used it to be honest - so I've got no idea....
Cheers, Nathan.
Barry_Green
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I've never used FCP so I don't know, but it's my understanding that FCP would want to convert to quicktime files since everything FCP does is based around quicktime. Shouldn't have any effect on resolution whatsoever, as the data stays the same, it just changes what "wrapper" the data is wrapped in.
SPZ,
As an example, if you shoot 720p, you should get a DVCPro HD 720p file when FCP opens the files from the P2. Many of us haven't really had a chance to play with P2 yet. I wonder if there are any forums that focus on the SPX800, since the people that use that camera understand the workflow and could shed some light specifically on FCP.
As an example, if you shoot 720p, you should get a DVCPro HD 720p file when FCP opens the files from the P2. Many of us haven't really had a chance to play with P2 yet. I wonder if there are any forums that focus on the SPX800, since the people that use that camera understand the workflow and could shed some light specifically on FCP.
meddesigner
Active member
I found this post on the Creative Cow web site. I do not know if it is accurate or not but it seams to make sense. I am also concerned about the workflow and if it will work at all. Here is the post:
"you can import the P2 data definitely in FCP5, this is what I do every day. You hook the camera via USB into a Mac with Tiger and FCP5. Make sure you put the P2 cards into protect mode, otherwise they won't show up as HD on the desktop. Once the P2 cards show up you have two possibilities. Either you copy the contents folder onto HD, or you open up FCP and choose import P2. Each P2 card shows up, you choose the first, click on import all files and that's it. Make sure you repeat the process for each P2 card. You need the camera, the PCMI slot in the Mac doesn't recognize the P2 card. "
Another post stated this
"The downside is that FCP cannot see any of the meta data associated with the media. So if you've flagged a shot as being especially good or included a voice memo, you can't access it in FCP. However, I believe there is a program out there that lets you see all that separately."
Hopefully we can get good answers on this soon. What good is a system that can record HD when it can not be edited by one of the more widely used editing systems?
"you can import the P2 data definitely in FCP5, this is what I do every day. You hook the camera via USB into a Mac with Tiger and FCP5. Make sure you put the P2 cards into protect mode, otherwise they won't show up as HD on the desktop. Once the P2 cards show up you have two possibilities. Either you copy the contents folder onto HD, or you open up FCP and choose import P2. Each P2 card shows up, you choose the first, click on import all files and that's it. Make sure you repeat the process for each P2 card. You need the camera, the PCMI slot in the Mac doesn't recognize the P2 card. "
Another post stated this
"The downside is that FCP cannot see any of the meta data associated with the media. So if you've flagged a shot as being especially good or included a voice memo, you can't access it in FCP. However, I believe there is a program out there that lets you see all that separately."
Hopefully we can get good answers on this soon. What good is a system that can record HD when it can not be edited by one of the more widely used editing systems?
captainkirkby
Member
I wonder if there is a P2 card reader that will work with MAC and plug it into my G4 via fire wire so I can still run the camera while unloading a full P2.
Barry_Green
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I thought they said that the latest release of FCP was to include full P2 support? Which would mean that the external card reader would work, wouldn't it?
Again, I don't use FCP and don't really know anything about it, but remember that the HVX was introduced to the world at an Apple press event at NAB. Seems like Apple and Panasonic have pretty firm commitments to each other, so I would expect that FCP would have full native support by the time the HVX arrives.
Again, I don't use FCP and don't really know anything about it, but remember that the HVX was introduced to the world at an Apple press event at NAB. Seems like Apple and Panasonic have pretty firm commitments to each other, so I would expect that FCP would have full native support by the time the HVX arrives.