Recording in Quicktime vs. P2

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DMcCann

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Hi all, what is the difference in recording in Quicktime vs. P2 on the Firestore FS 100? Is there a difference in quality, or is it just the format of the clip? Do you need to import it differently into Final Cut Pro? Thanks a million. DM
 
no quality difference. you just drag the quicktime clips into fcp. easy as that. its a great workflow if you're 100% mac. but if you ever need to go to PC those clips will not work since there is no quicktime dvcproHD codec for PC.
 
DMcCann said:
Hi all, what is the difference in recording in Quicktime vs. P2 on the Firestore FS 100? Is there a difference in quality, or is it just the format of the clip? Do you need to import it differently into Final Cut Pro? Thanks a million. DM
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Using Quicktime is SO much easier and you can easily view clips unlike with the P2 stuff.

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Utilizing Quicktime recording to the Firestore does streamline use with a Mac because of FCP's want of quicktimes. I don't know if it maintains all the metadata though.

If you find yourself needing to edit on a PC, you can use DVCPROhd Quicktimes on a PC by using a program like DVFilm Decoder or Encoder Pro. Decoder allows for playback of DVCPROHD and DVCPRO50 quicktime movies on a PC. Encoder Pro does the same, but allows you to also encode them. There are demo's at the website and a 25% off sale right now until Xmas.



Best,
Andy
 
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