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New firmware for HM600
by Ron Pestes 2 weeks ago
The new firmware version 2.0 can be found here. http: pro.jvc.com prof attributes features.jsp model_id=MDL102153 I am not sure why it is not listed on their firmware update page. ronpesteshdvideo.com
Why do we get no response in this forum?
by Ron Pestes 2 weeks ago
The title is self explanatory. Why are there so many questions here but no response even from the moderators Is anybody out there ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 JVC GY-HM600 Mac
Re: Why do we get no response in this forum?
by Ron Pestes 2 weeks ago
OK, now I'm confused. This is posted in the Creative Cow JVC camera deck forum. Why are you referring to the Tricaster forum ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 JVC GY-HM600 MacBook
Solution to Cloud conundrum (for many folks)
by Tom Daigon 2 weeks ago
I think one thing that would quell the firestorm of unhappy customers would be the ability to own the current version of software at cycles end. Several other software venders have this a part to thei
Re: Solution to Cloud conundrum (for many folks)
by Ron Pestes 2 weeks ago
Are we sure that we can't buy the software Like I said before, at NAB we were told we could buy it. I have been watching the forums and have not seen anything official saying it is the cloud or nothin
Not Getting on the Creative Cloud Merry Go Round
by Jim Wiseman 2 weeks ago
Adobe made my upgrade decision very easy. No thanks. Guess you have gotten my last dollar. I've been a customer of your software from the beginning, but this move to subscription only is unconscionabl
Re: Not Getting on the Creative Cloud Merry Go Round
by Ron Pestes 2 weeks ago
OK, please enlighten me. I was at NAB and they said we could still buy the upgrade. We don't have to join the cloud. Did something change since NAB ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS
.MOV clips broken into small clips
by Ron Pestes 1 month ago
I have an HM600 and shoot in the .mov wrapper. When I import the footage, long clips are broken into smaller 13 gig files. I can have several files from a one hour seminar shoot. Is there a way to kee
Cloud question (adobe screwing us?)
by Richard Cardonna 1 month ago
Wil cloud users have special unique features that will not be available to CS7 production premium app owners I ask because of this: Note: With the exception of Retina display support, the new features
Re: Cloud question (adobe screwing us?)
by Ron Pestes 1 month ago
As the ariticle says: "As Adobe continues to focus on delivering world-class innovation through Creative Cloud and digital fulfillment, we will be phasing out shrink-wrapped, boxed versions of Creativ
File can't open
by Ron Pestes 1 month ago
I recently had my computer crash. The project had been saved and their are several versions to goto but I can't open the current version because of an "The project could not be loaded, it may be damag
Re: File can't open
by Ron Pestes 1 month ago
OK, thanks. I had not thought of that. ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 JVC GY-HM600 MacBook Pro Dell M6600 Adobe CS6 Production Premium
Will Resolve work with this setup?
by Ron Pestes 2 months ago
Hello, I downloaded the free version of Resolve but after I installed it and tried to open it, it said I did not have a licenced dongle attached. Why do I need that This is supposed to be the free ver
Re: Will Resolve work with this setup?
by Ron Pestes 2 months ago
Yes, I went to the DaVinci page and clicked on the link for Resolve lite for Windows. I tried it twice. ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 JVC GY-HM600 MacBook Pro Dell M6600 Adobe
PP 6.5 info?
by Ron Pestes 3 months ago
Has anyone heard what we may see in the next version of PP NAB is coming soon! ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 JVC GY-HM600 MacBook Pro Dell M6600 Adobe CS6 Production Premium
Re: PP 6.5 info?
by Angelo Lorenzo 3 months ago
Pretty hefty source, it might actually be true. -------------------- Angelo Lorenzo Need to encode ProRes on your Windows PC Introducing ProRes Helper, an awesome little app that makes it possible Fal
I hit record and I hear the camera recording...
by Chuck Obernesser 3 months ago
Hey all, I have never experienced this before. I have the HM 700 and I am using a Sennheiser ME 80 connected through a xlr mic cord in to the HM 700. Lately I noticed that the audio is extremely low w
Re: I hit record and I hear the camera recording...
by Ron Pestes 3 months ago
Try using manual levels for your mic. If you use auto mic gain it will boost the signal as high as it can trying to get a louder signal to record and will record unwanted sounds. ronpesteshdvideo.com
News: JVC’S New GY-HM600 Series Prohd Mobile News Cameras Approved By The European Broadcast Union
by Cow News Droid 3 months ago
The Latest Cameras from JVC Professional Meet European Standards for News and Journalism (London, UK--February 13, 2013) JVC Professional Europe Ltd. is pleased to announce that both the recently rele
Re: News: JVC’S New GY-HM600 Series Prohd Mobile News Cameras Approved By The European Broadcast Union
by Ron Pestes 3 months ago
Great article. I was looking for someone who had the best settings figured out for this camera. I have changed several settings in my 600 as a result. ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro F
JVC HM650
by Tom Gillen 3 months ago
Has anyone bought the 650 and do you like it or not
Re: JVC HM650
by Ron Pestes 3 months ago
This is just north of Vancouver WA. at Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge. Pretty small place but close to home. I find this camera easier to use than my old EX-3. I wish the lighting was better today but may
Audio track mapping problem
by Ron Pestes 4 months ago
I am trying to set up my audio tracks so the left channel is on audio track 1 and the right channel is on track 2. I have tried, mono, stereo and adaptive tracks and they always put both channels on o
Re: Audio track mapping problem
by Ron Pestes 4 months ago
That works perfect! Thanks a lot. You just saved me a huge headache! ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro Dell M6600 Adobe CS6 Production Premium
Peak files crashing Premeire
by Ron Pestes 7 months ago
When I import clips from the browser into my project Premiere crashes ramdomly when it tries to generate peak files. Some clips work while others lock the computer to the point I have to do a hard shu
going nuts transcoding in prelude
by Richard Cardonna 7 months ago
here i go again. 1-installes avid codec 2-select clips from sd card 3-check transcode 4- go to select and only see h264,dv no dnxh where do i select dnxhd it does not show up in qt i am one day behind
Re: going nuts transcoding in prelude
by Ron Pestes 7 months ago
Is there any way to transcode to an .mov file from the BPAV shot on an EX-3 during import that goes real fast like using XDCAM Transfer in FCP I have tried a few presets but they all take a long time.
XD cam transfer suddenly giving Error Scanning Device message
by delaney ruston 8 months ago
Help I updated from Mac to Mountain lion and FCP is still at 7 and when i tried to import BPAV folder using xdcam transfer 2.12, it gives the error below. Help I am desperate, what to try Thank you to
Re: XD cam transfer suddenly giving Error Scanning Device message
by Ron Pestes 8 months ago
Is XDCAM Transfer available for Windows ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro Dell M6600 Adobe CS6 Production Premium
Format an External Hard Drive to use on MAC and PC
by Frank Giardina 8 months ago
Hi... I recently switched over to CS6 (Adobe Cloud)and do the bulk of my editing on a MAC. I'd like to also work on my laptop PC in doing same day edits, then finish the rest of the project on a MAC.
Re: Format an External Hard Drive to use on MAC and PC
by Ron Pestes 8 months ago
According to the article I just read exFat only works with flash drives. What do you do with regular external hard drives unless you buy Macdrive ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2
Something big for XDCAM July 26?
by Craig Seeman 10 months ago
Something big for XDCAM July 26 http: pro.sony.com bbsc ssr micro-xdcam
Re: XDCAM-PMW200 MPEG422HD
by Ron Pestes 10 months ago
I wish they would have dropped the SXS card and gone with cheaper more reliable SDHC cards. My EX-3 is limited by how many SXS cards I can afford. ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2
Firmware question
by Ron Pestes 11 months ago
I am still using firmware version 1.04. Do the updates offer anything besides more reliability with the SDHC cards Trying to decide if it worth a few hundred bucks to send it to Sony to update. And no
Re: Firmware question
by Ron Pestes 11 months ago
Thanks for the fine details Ian. That is exactly what I was looking for! ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro Dell M6600 Adobe CS6 Production Premium
CS6 and no Library Media Buttons
by Chris Tompkins 1 year ago
Un-installed CS5.5 Installed CS6 Mac OS 10.6 Encore, Loaded the second media disc for media content for Encore. I don't have any buttons... I don't understand this. Any guidance here please Here a pic
Re: CS6 and no Library Media Buttons
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
The only problem is that I can't find it on the 5.5 disc either. The content disc just has a bunch of PDF's in different languages but I can not find anything about extra content even though the disc
Red frames in export
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
I compressed a XDCAM EX 1080 60i .mov file sent over from FCP and some of the clips have flashing red sections that totally hides the video. What could be causing this The file is fine before compress
NX5 vs EX1r - Nightclub / events shooting, possible making a fly on wall doc?
by Steve Mullins 1 year ago
I currently use a Z1 for mostly event videography, largely in nightclubs. The low light of the Z1 is just about above average (if gain is set to 18db - so too grainy for TV, but with encoding to mpg4,
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Re: NX5 vs EX1r - Nightclub / events shooting, possible making a fly on wall doc?
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
I have used both cameras and own an EX-3. The EX-1 wins in my opinion because it is much better in low light with less noise and a smoother shadow detail. It also has focus stops instead of spinning t
3d axis not visable
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
When I click the 3d icon in the timeline the tutorial says I should see red, green and blue arrows in the composition. These do not show up. What have I missed ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Mas
Re: 3d axis not visable
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
The arrows show up on the lower left side but the tutorial shows them in the middle of the panel along with the anchor point. I see neither in the panel itself, just the arrows at the left lower edge.
picture profile Suggestions
by segun olorunnisomo 1 year ago
HELLO, i wonder if anyone has any nice picture profile suggestions to share. i shoot mainly outdoors and sometimes have problems with the picture quality, the images appear too bright when viewed on t
Re: picture profile Suggestions
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
Goto http: marvelsfilm.wordpress.com 2009 02 18 marvels-ex1-and-ex3-profile-settings-for-filmic-look I have been using this profile for a long time and it works great. It tones down the blown out whit
Sony 16GB SDHC card
by William Mims 1 year ago
Has anyone else had trouble formatting the new Sony SDHC (class 10) card for the EX 3s Before I return it to B&H I am wondering if there is something else I should try. The camera and my Sony clip Bro
Re: Sony 16GB SDHC card
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
Do you have the current firmware That can cause the problem. ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro Dell M6600 New convert to Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium
XDCAM transfer question
by jp croft 1 year ago
I am brand new to the XDCAM EX format. I copied the BPAV by dragging it to my external hard drive icon. It transfered ok...I think. The BPAV folder shows up there. I now know I should use clip browser
Re: XDCAM transfer question
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
Drag the complete BPAV folder into XDCAM Transfer. Then you should see your clips and be able to change them to .mov files. I just use Transfer without going the Clipbrowser route but many people will
Article: What a Long, Strange Year It's Been!
by walter biscardi 1 year ago
Apple FCPX or Not: The Debate What a Long, Strange Year It's Been! Apple imploding. Adobe ascending. Avid opening up. Who could have seen it coming Here's Walter's look at what happens when the blind
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Re: What a Long, Strange Year It's Been!
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
I have the M3000 card. The computer has USB 3 and esata for my external drives. I have had it only a short time but it seems to work well with XDCAM EX footage. I have had three layers playing in real
Shooting 1080p or 1080I for SD DVD Delivery
by Dave Graack 1 year ago
I am about to shoot a three camera fitness video using Sony EX1Rs. The delivery format will be standard definition DVD. I am not sure what format is best to capture in 1080p, 1080i or 720p. I know thi
Re: Shooting 1080p or 1080I for SD DVD Delivery
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
I have always used Compressor. ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro Dell M6600 New convert to Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium
Resolve Lite with a laptop
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
Hi, I am using a Dell M6600 laptop with an i7 processor, 16 gig of RAM and an NVIDIA M3000 card. As soon as I try to open a new project it crashes. Will it run on this system ronpesteshdvideo.com Appl
Compress in Adobe Media Encoder and use in Studio Pro?
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
I tried exporting a sequence from Premiere Pro using Media Encoder and then importing the files into DVD Studio PRo but I got a message saying "incompatable format". The video file is a .m2v file just
Re: Compress in Adobe Media Encoder and use in Studio Pro?
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
OK, everything is working now. Thanks everyone for your help. ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro Dell M6600 New convert to Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium
AME to DVD Studio Pro not working
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
I tried exporting a sequence from Premiere Pro using Media Encoder and then importing the files into Apple DVD Studio PRo but I got a message saying "incompatable format". The video file is a .m2v fil
No menus or buttons
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
I am using Encore for the first time. It is part of my Production Premium Suite. I have the discs and also installed from a download but when I open Encore I don't have any menus or buttons etc in the
Re: No menus or buttons
by Ron Pestes 1 year ago
Yes, of course! ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro Dell M6600 New convert to Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium
AE crashing with warp stabilizer
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
I just started using AE but it crashes every time when I drop the warp stabilizer on a clip. I have 13 gig of RAM assingned and a multi threaded quad core on a new window 7 system with all updates ins
Re: AE crashing with warp stabilizer
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
Yes, I am the administrator and I have all updates installed. ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro Dell M6600 New convert to Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium
Compressor crash
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
I compressed several projects and then all of a sudden I got a message saying "Failed: 3x crash service down". This appears in the History panel on the right side where it usually says "processing". A
Re: Compressor crash
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
Yes, it works with the Youtube preset and if I export the sequence then import it into Compressor my normal preset works too. But when I send it straight from the timeline it fails. Not sure what to t
AVCHD to EX codec
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
Is it possible to take an AVCHD file from an NX 5 and convert it in AME to Sony EX codec so I have matching files I don't see any correct presets when I drag the file into AME. ronpesteshdvideo.com Ap
FCP will not export
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
Final Cut Pro suddenly stopped exporting or sending timelines to Compressor. Have repaired permissions, and used the compressor repair tool and trashed the compressor p-list. It has just now started e
Re: FCP will not export
by Michael Gissing 2 years ago
I prefer to export a self contained quicktime with current settings before going to Compressor. It means FCP isn't tied up whilst Compressor is working in the background and it seems more stable as we
Send to Compressor only works for audio
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
When I send a sequence to Compressor it only compresses the audio but when it tries to do the video for a DVD it hangs up and will not start. The drive shows no activity. I have used Compressor Repair
Safe to use ProRes Proxy for the Web?
by Josh Williams 2 years ago
I have about 88 hours of footage (4 cameras @ 22 hours each) that I am doing a large multi cam edit on. Not all 88 hours into one piece but many small pieces. So far I have converted it all into ProRe
Re: Safe to use ProRes Proxy for the Web?
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
You should be fine with Proxy. Go for it. ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro New convert to Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium
Cross disolve jitter
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
I have a 1080 60p timeline that I have dropped a few stills into over the video. Every cross disolve from the video to the still and then back to the video has a verticle jump of a few lines. It jumps
Re: Cross disolve jitter
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
Got it. Thanks! ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro New convert to Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium
Making SD footage look sharp
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
I made an error setting up a KiPro last weekend and ended up recording ProRes in SD. Since I am being paid well for this shoot I am wondering if there is a way to make this footage a little sharper wi
Re: Making SD footage look sharp
by Rafael Amador 2 years ago
Ron Pestes "My question is should I put the SD footage on an HD timeline to up rez" Upsacale, then downscale Never. Edit everything in SD. You are going DVD. rafael www.nagavideo.com
Lightworks
by David Battistella 2 years ago
This forum is full of people with deep opinions about how a professional NLE should operate. I'd say that the very best way to get your dream NLE is to get involved in the lightworks beta program. Thi
Re: Lightworks
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
And in 12 months think of how much farther ahead Adobe and Avid will be... ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro New convert to Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium
Trial version appears on purchased version
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
I bought V-2 Complete several months ago and today it all of a sudden says "Trial Expired" on the clips I place Lock and Load on. Why would this suddenly happen on a purchased version and how do I get
Re: Trial version appears on purchased version
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
Yes, I reinstalled the license for V2 Complete but still have the problem with both Lock and Load and L&L X. I also tried reinstalling the program but got the same problem. It is asking for a license
Service: Ron Pestes HD Video
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
Boring Oregon, United States Post Production   Production Ron Pestes HD Video HD Post Production     Cameraman     Documentary Master Certified in Final Cut Studio. Shooter, S
Funny Video
by Greg Burke 2 years ago
http: video.google.com videoplay docid=-4942162778167603560 I wear many hats. www.gregburkepost.com
Re: Funny Video
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
Yep, I agree. Can't wait to get back to a PC for Adobe PP! ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro New convert to Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium
Zen and the Art of Edit Suite Maintenance
by Paul Dickin 2 years ago
Hi Does History Repeat In 1933 the Nazi party by (roughly) democratic means achieved a majority of the popular vote and had convinced a majority of the 'elite' power-broking class to give them control
Re: Zen and the Art of Edit Suite Maintenance
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
I think the original post is an excellent story. Even if it is stretching to connect Nazi Party ideology and Apple it is still a good read and a reminder of history. ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certifi
Adobe offering 50% to switch from FCP-X
by ted irving 2 years ago
This is hilarious!! http: www.adobe.com products premiere switch.html promoid=ITKJK However, I just got FCPX and it is very easy, especially for ENG which is most of my work. I also work on documentar
Re: Adobe offering 50% to switch from FCP-X
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
Good advice. I will get a tutorial book as well. I'm used to that as I did 7 books to get certified in FCS a couple years ago. ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook P
FCP X Advice needed: Organizing Metadata Keywords for WWII doc-film
by Nick Natteau 2 years ago
Starting a new documentary film about WWII that will use hundreds of files (movies, photos, music, maps). I need some advice about entering "keywords" and "favorites". Posting this because this is my
Re: FCP X Advice needed: Organizing Metadata Keywords for WWII doc-film
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
Yes, it looks like XML is coming so that would be a help. How will the finished program be shown or distributed And do you have new material or ideas that set your program apart from others on Rommel
Adobe offer for FCP and Avid users
by Dennis Radeke 2 years ago
Hey all, Keeping it short and sweet - no sales pitch - just information. I put a blog article up that briefly discusses an Adobe offer now available to Apple and Avid users. Gives you all of the neces
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Re: Adobe offer for FCP and Avid users
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
I just read the 50% off offer and about fell out of my chair! I went online and ordered it! ronpesteshdvideo.com Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro
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FCP to Compressor
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
I have 10 short sequences I have sent to Compressor. The first six compressed fine but the last four have one frame pulsating blotches where the pixels become huge. It happens about 1 frame per second
Re: FCP to Compressor
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
The answers to all your questions is NO. No filters, no scaling native timeline using EX 720 30 frame setting. Can't figure this out. The next day it did three sequences perfect then started up again.
Can Avid 5.5 & Final Cut 7 run on the same system?
by larry tempesta 2 years ago
I'm considering getting Avid 5.5 as my 2nd choice because I have no idea what the future of FCP is and I figure I'm going to need to relearn avid just to be safe. Does anyone know if Avid 5.5 and FCP
Re: Can Avid 5.5 & Final Cut 7 run on the same system?
by Ron Pestes 2 years ago
I'm pretty sure it can but check with Adobe support to make sure. Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2 Sony EX-3 MacBook Pro


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