PHOTOfunStudio Replacement

Thanks pb for all your help. I've updated the base note with the latest version which uses last modified date for photo handling and now correctly handles GH2 generated files. As always, if anyone has any problems, let me know here and I see what I can do about them.
 
once 'import' finished, 'erase' option prompted, I chose 'yes' and result in total blank on SD card, nothing left at all, instead of deleting all pix and vids files only as presumed, that mean i will have to format again in camera later.

can you improve this issue, if this is an issue as I met.

many thanks.
 
bt4bt said:
once 'import' finished, 'erase' option prompted, I chose 'yes' and result in total blank on SD card, nothing left at all, instead of deleting all pix and vids files only as presumed, that mean i will have to format again in camera later.

can you improve this issue, if this is an issue as I met.

many thanks.
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It is not necessary to format the card. If you put an empty card into the camera, it will automatically create the necessary file structures upon startup.
 
I've published version 1.0.15 which adds support for Panasonic DMC-150 camcorders. Thanks to tikigod19 for the suggestion and the help in getting this version to work correctly.
 
Thank you for this, lets me keep track of everything much easier. On my win7 machine it does not allow me to see thumbs unlike the native Avchd files (straight darg and drop), hate to be greedy but can you fix this?
 
Setup.exe problem

Setup.exe problem

Can anyone help please. I've downloaded the attachment & unzipped the folder however when I attempt to run the set up folder that is subsequently revealed, I am advised there is a problem & to contact the vendor. Any ideas what I may be doing wrong please?
 
royfel said:
Thank you for this, lets me keep track of everything much easier. On my win7 machine it does not allow me to see thumbs unlike the native Avchd files (straight darg and drop), hate to be greedy but can you fix this?
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The most likely issue is that you do not have anything associated with the .m2ts file extension. When you drag/drop the files, they stay with .mts as the file extension which is the 8.3 format extension. When the utility copies the video files to the hard-drive, it renames them to the standard extension of .m2ts. Try changing the file association to match what you have for .mts and see if that fixes your problem.
 
paulbot said:
Can anyone help please. I've downloaded the attachment & unzipped the folder however when I attempt to run the set up folder that is subsequently revealed, I am advised there is a problem & to contact the vendor. Any ideas what I may be doing wrong please?
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My guess is that you are not extracting all the files from the zip file. If you simply open the zip file and then try to run the setup.exe program, it cannot find all the associated files also located in the zip file. Try extracting all the contents to a work area and then run the setup.exe program.
 
Thank you Phil. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with what you are suggesting I may need to do next. I thought I understood however I have tried but without success. Is it something you could easily give me some basic guidance on? Regards Paul
 
paulbot said:
Thank you Phil. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with what you are suggesting I may need to do next. I thought I understood however I have tried but without success. Is it something you could easily give me some basic guidance on? Regards Paul
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Sure, no problem. Follow these steps:
1) Download the GH1Importer.zip file from the main note and save it in a temporary location, such as C:\Temp (you probably have already done this step).
2) Right-click on the GH1Importer.zip file and choose "Extract All..."
3) Choose a destination folder (or keep the default) and click on the "Extract" button. Make sure the "Show extracted files when complete" check box is checked. This step will extract all the contents from the zip file and place them in the destination folder.
4) Run the "setup.exe" program from the extracted files. The setup program now has access to all the other files required for the installation.

Let me know if this doesn't work, and what operating system so I can tailor the instructions if necessary.
 
Thanks Phil

Thanks Phil

Sorry for the delay replying.GH1Importer installed on Vista laptop now as
it wouldn't open on my Vista Desktop using same path. computers ! One more question Phil can you burn GH13 footage to disc to play on Bluray Player Thanks Paul
 
paulbot said:
Sorry for the delay replying.GH1Importer installed on Vista laptop now as
it wouldn't open on my Vista Desktop using same path. computers ! One more question Phil can you burn GH13 footage to disc to play on Bluray Player Thanks Paul
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Once you've installed it, there should be a new program group (under Start, Programs) called "Leadfoot Software" with "GH1 File Importer" included there. I believe it also installed a shortcut on your desktop. Use this to run the program from now on.

I don't support creating blu-ray disk images -- that's well beyond the scope of my program. There are several options available depending upon your needs. I suggest you take advantage of the search facilities here or create a new base note describing your needs.
 
This post is directed mainly towards Phil, as the author of the GH1Importer.

I have kind of stumbled across this thread whilst looking for some info for the internal file structure of the AVCHD file set (namely the files other than the main video MTS ones).

I have a GH2 and my interest in the file structure is because of a problem that I experienced when copying/downloading video files. Unless you remember to leave the last video file on the card, any new files are re-started at 00000 every time, unlike the photo images which retain the last number.

So, easy, I thought. I just need to create a script/programme that takes the file creation date and renames the files. However, if the files are copied to the HDD then the date is reset to the copy date. I hadn't realised this but found it to my cost when I ran my script and promptly lost several files by overwriting subsequent files with the same name. My, fault. I had foolishly thought that by using the date/time, all files would have a different name if based on date and time down to the second. And even more foolishly, didn't then allow for the possibiliy of duplicate names.

Looking at the EXIF data for the files, the GH2 includes an original date/time field as well as the modification date/time. However, we also have a TZ7 and this doesn't include the same EXIF field.

As I started to research the problem I realised that the extra files might contain the info I needed.

I should also mention that I use Linux and have no problem playing or editing the files without the extra files so hadn't been bothering with them.

As I use Linux I have a couple of questions:
a) Could you share the structure info that you are aware of, so I can develop an improved script or programme?
b) I see that you use VS and .NET. This might mean that your code might be successfully imported into Mono with little modification required. Would you be willing to share the code.

Any info gratefully received,
 
diyav, I tried to send you a private message with the information you requested since most of the audience here doesn't care about this level of detail, but it was rejected. I suggest you send me a private message with your email address and we can discuss this in detail via email.
 
Hello Phil, your app is indeed usefull!
I found this thread searchig for specs on cpi file format, I was trying to use video metadata in my own python importer (the taken timestamp).
Since you ar not planing extend more your application (I miss the "path/name mask" feature) I want to ask you for your notes on the format of those .cpi.

I think that i'm in the same situation of diyav as I not being enable of PM you, and may be the same for you.

If that is the case can you attach that info into the thread?
I think that many developers will apreciate that.
(or can sendme for mail to <myUsernameHere>@gmail.com)

Thank You very much!

Wenceslao.
 
I'm on the road this week so I have limited access -- I won't be able to post my research until I get back. I'll share what I can with you then.

I'm not sure where you got the impression that I wasn't making any changes. Let me know what feature you want and I'll do my best to add it.

I'll also send you the strings I need translated when I get back. That's for your help.
 
Phil Seastrand said:
I'm on the road this week so I have limited access -- I won't be able to post my research until I get back. I'll share what I can with you then.

I'm not sure where you got the impression that I wasn't making any changes. Let me know what feature you want and I'll do my best to add it.

I'll also send you the strings I need translated when I get back. That's for your help.
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Thank you!
there is no hurry for the info/update.

The feature I want is the hability to specify the target field using wildcards referencing the taken timestamp metadata.

For instance I use this structure for my photos:

PictureSet/Full_Year/Month/Day/Full_Year-Month-Day_Hour.Minute.Secound[_counter_if_overlaps].Extension

Nature/2004/06/24/2004-06-24_15.27.41.jpg

I know that other people may want other structure, so instead of generate a preset over a request basis May be more flexible if the final user can set its naming mask,
using some standar convention like the one used for time formatting (also if use the .NET native convention have less to coding).
Plus some "common used presets" included for those that don't want extra control.

I think that have read in a previus post that you dont want or have time to implement a naming mask, so that was came from my impression, fortunately I was wrong.

Also, it's very kind of you to share the research. Thank you!
 
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