Re: [Avid-L2] Re: new FAST Canon import tool

*ince you probably shoot multiple cards a day, and all the filenames are the

same, i guess the shooting date is the best to use for Reelname.
BUT, things will go wrong with mulitple cams.*

* *I don't know how easy is to umplement and how are you planning to use it,
but maube adding UNC Path and assigning to each clip a Unique File
Identifier (in the output name or as ALE metadata) that makes a file unique
might be an option.

Don't know if this helps, hope so.

Agustin Goya
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On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 4:48 AM, Bouke <bouke@editb.nl> wrote:

>
>
> 1) It is there. However, it's hard to think what people want.
> Since you probably shoot multiple cards a day, and all the filenames are
> the
> same, i guess the shooting date is the best to use for Reelname.
> BUT, things will go wrong with mulitple cams. I have to think about that...
>
> (And would like suggestions how to do it 'right')
> Don't say 'make a dialogue', as the tool is intended for offloading cards
> under stress, so i prefer 'no questions asked'.
> (idea is, just run the offloader tool, insert a card and everything is done
>
> with the least of interaction. If a card is already offloaded, you'll get a
>
> warning.)
>
> 2) Not sure about MetaFuze, but i'm using a bit of BBC code that does the
> Avid stuff.
> 29.97 is not implemeted for DNxHD. (It is for SD codecs.). I know someone
> is
> working on it, but it's too early to comment on it.
> It would be nice to have a util that 'does it all', but that would be a
> huge
> util, outdated/buggy and very difficult to set up.
> (Codecs change very often, and new ones hit the streets weekly)
> If you want something like that, look at FlipFactory or alike. I'm not the
> one to compete with those apps.
>
> 3) The app. can render to DNxHD Quicktime (or any other codec you like)
> with
> TC and Reelname.
> So you can have a Fast Import in Avid.
> (It does not do the conversion itself, it just uses Quicktime to do it. So
> any codec you have available in QT pro now will work.
> The incredibe speed comes from letting you decide how much to use from the
> CPU power that is available, thus be noted you aren't able to use your
> machine for other jobs while it's running at max speed.)
>
> I hope to have a version online at the end of the day, i'll post an URL if
> it's there.
>
>
> Bouke
>
> VideoToolShed
> van Oldenbarneveltstraat 33
> 6512 AS NIJMEGEN
> The Netherlands
> +31 24 3553311
> www.videotoolshed.com
> For large files:
> http://dropbox.yousendit.com/BoukeVahl998172
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "blafarm" <blafarm@yahoo.com <blafarm%40yahoo.com>>
> To: <Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com <Avid-L2%40yahoogroups.com>>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 11:32 PM
> Subject: [Avid-L2] Re: new FAST Canon import tool
>
> Sounds great. Can't wait to try it.
>
> Agree that AMA in 5.0 will do some heavy lifting for certain project
> types -- but it's maybe not appropriate for workflows that need to be rock
> solid for extended amounts of time.
>
> Three questions:
>
> 1. Any thought about integrating some level of QtChange functionality so
> that Tape Names find their way into the MXF files? Nice to have it all in
> one place.
>
> 2. Is there a reason MXF conversion of 29.97 is not supported (except for
> DNxHD QT). I've noticed (and complained) that the same limitation exists
> with 29.97 in MetaFuze. It would really be nice to have a utility that "did
>
> it all".
>
> 3. And if 29.97 will never be possible with this software -- I guess a
> two-stage process will be necessary to convert the h.264 to DNxHD QT, and
> then use QtChange for reel name insertion. Is that correct? Or has
> anything that Avid has announced for 5.0 -- make my statements or
> assumptions -- false?
>
> Thanks
>
> --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com <Avid-L2%40yahoogroups.com>, "Bouke"
> <bouke@...> wrote:
> >
> > Guys, (and Gal...)
> > An open message to the Cloud:
> > VideoToolShed is going forward into workflow integration to make Avid and
> > Canon cams (or other DSLR's play together more efficient.
> > What i've got for you:
> > A purpose built game changing solution that seamless hooks into the
> desire
> > to have low power consumtion of your CPU (ensuring the ecosystem stays
> > cool)
> > that runs smoothly on Win and Mac.
> >
> > And in plain english:
> > I've made something that reduces import time of Canon material by roughly
> > 66%
> > (just ran a test, my app. is roughly 3 times faster than standard Avid
> > import.)
> > And you don't NEED an Avid to run it, any computer will do.
> > (So take your laptop to the set, and bring back home a drive with Avid
> > Mediafiles on it)
> >
> > Now i've heard about AMA and Quicktime, but nevertheless i've made this.
> > Why? First of all, i've bought a 5D, and want full res video on my
> > Adrenaline. Only possible with DNxHD.
> > Next, AMA is nice for fast work, but your average 5D job is high end
> work,
> > not fast cutting news.
> > Also, offloading reliable in the field is a must have anyway, and this
> way
> > you can edit straight away with normal DNxHD when you get the material
> > straight from the shoot.
> >
> > It is an addition to my 'offloader' tool, that auto copies entire cards
> > (or
> > any removable storage)
> > to one or two locations on a computer (laptop, i've made it to work in
> the
> > field)
> > It now also can transcode to native Avid MXF, so no import in Avid, just
> > use the Media Tool to drag the clips in a bin.
> > It uses accurate timecode extracted from the .THM files, and it DOES
> > convert
> > from RGB to 709.
> > It can also export to any QT codec you have on your system.
> > (although at the moment there is only one output, but i could add more,
> so
> > you can have viewing proxies as well)
> >
> > Another thing in the pipeline (i'll add it tomorrow), it can compensate
> > for
> > the one frame sound offset the current firmware suffers of.
> >
> > But sorry, it's no 'end to end' solution...
> > Another gotcha, native Avid MXF is only in 23.976, 24 and 25 FPS.
> > (but you can render to 29.97 DNxHD QT, so you have at least a Fast Import
>
> > QT
> > with sound.)
> >
> >
> > Bouke
> >
> > VideoToolShed
> > van Oldenbarneveltstraat 33
> > 6512 AS NIJMEGEN
> > The Netherlands
> > +31 24 3553311
> > www.videotoolshed.com
> > For large files:
> > http://dropbox.yousendit.com/BoukeVahl998172
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Rupert Watson" <rupert@...>
> > To: <Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com <Avid-L2%40yahoogroups.com>>
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7:31 PM
> > Subject: RE: [Avid-L2] Game changer
> >
> >
> > > Did someone add "seamless" yet?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Rupert Watson
> > >
> > > +447787554801
> > >
> > > www.root6.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com <Avid-L2%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:
> Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com <Avid-L2%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf
> > > Of Knut A. Helgeland
> > > Sent: 13 April 2010 01:06
> > > To: Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com <Avid-L2%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [Avid-L2] Game changer
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 13. apr. 2010, at 01.42, Philip Hodgetts wrote:
> > >
> > >> On Apr 12, 2010, at 4:26 PM, Dom Q. Silverio wrote:
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> > >>
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> > >
> > > I'll offer:
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