Re: [Avid-L2] transcoding to ProRes rather than DNx

You don't need to use Avid to transcode to DNxHD -- there are freeware
tools on every platform that will do it for you, so you can hand off
transcoding duties to whatever spare machines are around. If you want a
graphical tool, you can use MPEG Streamclip. If you're comfortable with the
command line and batch/script files, use ffmbc. They'll save you a ton of
time. Once you've transcoded the files, just drop them directly into your
Avid MediaFilse folder, and you'll be able to grab them through the Media
Tool.

MPEG Streamclip -- http://www.squared5.com/
ffmbc -- https://code.google.com/p/ffmbc/

<https://code.google.com/p/ffmbc/>

<https://code.google.com/p/ffmbc/>


On 30 April 2013 11:29, Paul Dougherty <lists@postlit.com> wrote:

> **
>
>
> I had a project recently where there was a lot of Canon footage to be
> transcoded. Several dozen cards for a rush-rush job, I wanted to transcode
> in the Avid to (native) DNx. But speedy turnaround was problem. If there
> was a way to set up a batch queue of bins to run overnight I would not even
> entertain transcoding to ProRes. But while I only have one Avid, I have
> many Macs would allow me to distribute transcoding.
>
> Depending on the version of Media Composer, are there viable ProRes
> alternative workflows to help with this transcoding bottleneck? I want to
> learn more and hear people out before I suggest possible pros & cons.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help,
>
> Paul
>
>


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