RE: [Avid-L2] XDCam file based DNX resolution?

John,
if they are using the 35Mbps flavour then you should transode to your nearest DNx codec. You will get the decomp stream fill buffer error whenever you stop playback. (at least we did). You will also have trouble rendering effects. I-frame variants are ok as far as we could tell. If they're shooting 50Mbps just consolidate the footage and as long as you have a reasonable workstation you will be able to edit with it fine and save yourself a lot of storage. For safety you can always transcode your final sequence to DNx for output. HTH
Andi

To: Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com
From: bigfish@pacbell.net
Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 15:24:04 -0700
Subject: [Avid-L2] XDCam file based DNX resolution?

Got a show coming up that I'm told is XDCam 35Mbps file based. I don't know yet if this is XDCam EX, XDCam HD or XDCam EX HQ. It seems obvious that DNX 145 should be more than enough when it comes time to online. 145 Mbps is a lot more than 35 Mbps but am I missing something subtle in the digital food chain. DNX 220 is well within my sndx 4.0.5 mac system for storage and data rate but no reason to use more space than is needed. Now for the geek question. Would it make a difference to online with the XDCam in native format? Is there a quality benifit to doing this and if so would it even be noticeable. I'm of the AMS school, which is get it to "Avid Media Stupid." Just curious what others think. TIA

John Moore

Barking Trout Productions

Studio City, CA

bigfish@pacbell.net

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