Re: [Avid-L2] XDCam Codec

Unfortunately this is for a client referral, so I would never advocate installing codecs without a license. I remember we had all had a similar discussion a few years ago... and came to the same conclusion. I just couldn't remember which way that problem went...

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On May 7, 2013, at 4:38 PM, Jay Mahavier <jay_mahavier@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Hmmm, but can I download the "demo" version of media composer and go into the Additional Files folder and then into the Codec Installers folder and run the PE installer? I wonder if I could do that?
>
> Jay
>
> On May 7, 2013, at 5:08 PM, Robert Lawson wrote:
>
> > No. The AvidCodecsLE does not include XDCAM codecs, due to licensing
> > agreements with Sony.
> >
> > The avidcodecsPE installer comes with the full editor software. Avid cannot
> > legally distribute that for free.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, bouke wrote:
> >
> >> **
> >>
> >>
> >> But it depends on what you want to do.
> >> To view, VLC will do just fine (and will do some conversions as well)
> >> And, Sony provides a viewer as well (with timecode)
> >> (There are more options, again, it depends on what you want to do.)
> >>
> >> Bouke
> >>
> >> VideoToolShed
> >> van Oldenbarneveltstraat 33
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> >> The Netherlands
> >> +31 24 3553311
> >> www.videotoolshed.com
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Mark Spano" <cutandcover@gmail.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml',
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> >> To: <Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml',
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> >> Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 9:55 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Avid-L2] XDCam Codec
> >>
> >> Avid LE codecs only have Meridien style (SD 1:1, 2:1, etc.) and DNxHD
> >> flavors.
> >>
> >> Calibrated Q has an XDCAM codec package, so does an install of Final Cut
> >> Studio.
> >>
> >> On Tue, May 7, 2013 at 3:21 PM, Greg Huson <Greg@secrethq.com<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'Greg%40secrethq.com');>>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> **
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Are the XDCam Codecs included with the Avid LE package?
> >>>
> >>> gh
> >>> ----------------------------------------------------
> >>> Greg Huson
> >>> Secret Headquarters, Inc
> >>> Post Production / Production
> >>> Culver City, CA
> >>> 323 677 2092
> >>> www.DigitalServiceStation.com
> >>> greg (at) SecretHQ.com
> >>> www.SecretHQ.com
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
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> >>
> >>
> >
> >
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