Re: [Avid-L2] RE: Corrupt File "MVI_1970.MOV"?

Plural Eyes 3 has the option to create new media with the "good" audio
replacing the camera audio instead of making a sequence. I tend to use
that option.

If you opt to make a sequence, you can always break it up into sub
sequences for each shot and use AutoSync to creat synched subclips to get
around the match frame issue. Rather labor intensive, so I prefer to have
PE create new media.



On Tuesday, September 3, 2013, wrote:

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>
>
> I'm a little familiar with Plural Eyes, but have never used it with Avid.
> Unfortunately I inherited bot of these jobs and there were already hundreds
> of clips that had already been transcoded and used in early cuts by another
> editor.
>
> A lot of the audio and video was verite, shot under trying circumstances
> with background noise and other things that make it difficult for Plural
> Eyes to sync to the 5D footage. They have only started using slates on the
> sit down interview recently after I complained very loudly. There were
> scenes where they didn't turn on the camera mic or didn't pay attention to
> the levels on the DSLR and the audio was distorted. The audio guys recorded
> great sound even on the verite, but it's still hit and miss trying to sync
> it. The time code never matches so that makes Avid sync difficult as well.
> That and sometimes the DSLR audio had an offset from the picture anyway.
>
> My biggest complaint is that Plural Eyes creates a sequence of the synced
> footage. My understanding is that makes using match frame a multiple step
> either/or proposition - either video or audio but never both, correct? Is
> there a work around for that? Since I haven't used it on the Symphony I
> don't know the answer to that question. If there is a workaround I would be
> VERY happy. I know Avid auto sync only works with sub-clips and not with
> sequences.
>
> Luckily some of the best footage was shot on real professional video
> cameras (Sony Ex1, Sony F3, Red). Those are a pleasure to work with
> compared to the DSLR. I can actually concentrate on storytelling and not
> what the technical workaround is.
>
> Of course we're talking low budgets so I can't pass the sync headaches to
> an assistant. I'm the assistant.
>
> I just hope the 5D and the DSLRs are a quickly passing fad (like 3D).
>
> Thanks for your responses.
>
> Tony
>
>


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