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

You can use also Sorenson Pro.

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On Apr 29, 2013, at 9:46 PM, Ryan Plant <frogsy@phunkatronixxx.net> wrote:

> 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.
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> MPEG Streamclip -- http://www.squared5.com/
> ffmbc -- https://code.google.com/p/ffmbc/
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> <https://code.google.com/p/ffmbc/>
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> <https://code.google.com/p/ffmbc/>
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> On 30 April 2013 11:29, Paul Dougherty <lists@postlit.com> wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> 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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