Over twenty years broadcast experience. I'm a shooter and editor. I've edited on many systems both linear and non-linear. FCP user since version 1. HPX-500 and HPX-170 owner. | | | | Member Since: October 3rd 2003 | | | | |
| | | | |  | Want to write to BluRay Discsby Soumendra Jena 4 days agoHi, we have finished making the premiere projects. On the EXPORT window, I selected h.264 Blu-Ray and 1080p 23.9fps The file size shows 15GB and the file is a m4v file. I want to eventually take it to | Re: Want to write to BluRay Discs
by Steve Eisen 3 days ago
m2v file is for DVD. m4v is the h.264 extension for BD. Use the m4v and ac3 file in Encore to create a BD. Steve Eisen Eisen Video Productions Vice President Chicago Creative Pro Users Group
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| | | | | projector wont deinterlaceby Stu Gilbert 4 days agoshot at 24p, edited in a 29.97 sequence, lower frame first. exported w compressor, prores 422. rented an optima th1020 projector for the screening (on monday). going through my laptop, dv to vga to pr | Re: projector wont deinterlace
by Steve Eisen 4 days ago
If you want a little better quality playing your video to your projector, you should output your sequence to DV Tape. Use a DV deck and connect that to your projector. Computer signal and video signal
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| | | |  | System Drive for Media, if SSD?by William Carr 2 weeks agoSorry if this has been covered, but if I get a spanking new MBPRO with big internal SSD, is it less awful, perhaps even okay, to work it all in one box Yes, for now I'm talking FCP7. ProRes projects, | | | | |
| | | |  | FCP 7 Constant crashing!by Jesse Kane 1 week agoHello all, Im not that computer savvy, I am using FCP7 on 10.7.4, I have used this for quite some time and suddenly my project is crashing pretty much every time I enter trim mode. I have reeinstalled | Re: FCP 7 Constant crashing!
by Steve Eisen 1 week ago
Please do not give us your crash report. If you really want to know what is causing go to http: www.digitalrebellion.com. They have an app that will trash your preferences. For further troubleshooting
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| | | | | unexplained rendering and missing filesby Rowena Megan 2 weeks agoI have duplicated a project with related event to a second external hard drive. Each time I open this project it wants to render, and takes about 4 hours to render. When it reached 100%, without editi | | | | |
| | | | | ShotPut Pro 5by Steve Eisen 2 weeks agoI finally upgraded to ShotPut Pro 5. It is VERY FAST! I offloaded a full 64GB P2 card from my PCD35 to a Thunderbolt RAID in less than 8 minutes. MD5 Verification took an additional 4:00 minutes. Stev | | | | |
| | | | | How do I make highest quality DVDby Jesse Kane 2 weeks agoHello there, I am working on a project shot on a 5D, all my footage was converted to pro res 422 HQ and cut on Final Cut 7. I am attempting to make the highest quality DVD possible. My attempts seem t | Re: How do I make highest quality DVD
by Steve Eisen 2 weeks ago
Making the highest quality DVD starts with your original acquisition. If your production value is good, so will your DVD. Compression techniques also need to be considered. There is no magic button to
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| | | | | conversion problemby Peter Robertson 2 weeks agoI have a clip that is about an hour long. It plays fine in the timeline but when I save it as a QuickTime file the audio goes out of sync about a third of the way in. It has done this after 4 attempts | Re: conversion problem
by Steve Eisen 2 weeks ago
Convert that h.264 clip to an FCP friendly editing codec such as ProRes. Steve Eisen Eisen Video Productions Vice President Chicago Creative Pro Users Group
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| | | |  | FCP7 file will not turn to proresby Robert Christman 3 weeks agoHello! I currently have an .mp4 file that FCP 7 will not take. I understand why, but when I try to prores it via mpeg stream clip or fcp itself, trying to export from quicktime x and 7 and then to pro | | | | |
| | | |  | fcp 7 not openingby rand courtney 3 weeks agoI looked around and didnt find an answer for this so maybe someone can help me please. I was cleaning house and was removing some applications I didnt use anymore and I accidentally deleted soundtrack | Re: fcp 7 not opening
by Steve Eisen 3 weeks ago
There is nothing you can do without the original discs. It is always recommended to make disc images. It saves a lot of time when you need to do a reinstall. Can I assume that you do not have your ser
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| | | | | zoom issue on Panasonic HVX200by Shane Trowbridge 1 month agoI've had the camera for a few years and it's always been totally reliable. I've often used a varizoom devise for live event coverage and never had an issue. I plugged in the varizoom today and it woul | | | | |
| | | | | Best way to clone P2 cards to disk?by Drew Smith 1 month agoHi there, I'll be starting a shoot using a HPX2000 camera and P2 cards, I've never shot with P2 cards before and am wondering what the best method to backup offload everything on the fly in the field | | | | |
| | | |  | AG HVX200A live video feed questionby David Hunter 1 month agoI don't see the AG HVX200A listed anymore at Creative Cow but I hope this Forum is populated with some AG HVX200A experts, too. I have the European PAL version of the AG HVX200A. I have been requested | Re: AG HVX200A live video feed question
by Steve Eisen 1 month ago
David Hunter "How should the Camera be setup so that I KNOW that at least 720p is coming out of the Composite connector " You will NEVER get a 720p signal from the Composite out. The HVX200 has a Com
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| | | |  | Cloud drawbacks as I see them.by Tom Daigon 2 months agoBesides technical issues that might make the necessary web connection for the monthly check by Adobe impossible (dead modem - down ISP or cable), the biggest drawback I see is this. When I purchased t+1 | Re: Cloud drawbacks as I see them.
by Steve Eisen 1 month ago
Adobe has discontinued the Box copies of Creative Suite. There will not be any hard discs of the next version. If you are a working professional, a 1 year subscription to Creative Cloud would pay for
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| | | | | reverse telecineby Julian Kauffmann 2 months agoSo, I shot HVX200 1080i 24p (later I'll learned I should have shot 24Pa). So through compressor I can reverse telecine the footage and I get the result I like. My question is, can I edit the whole pie | Re: reverse telecine
by Steve Eisen 2 months ago
Drop a clip in your timeline and let FCP create the correct sequence setting. Steve Eisen Eisen Video Productions Vice President Chicago Creative Pro Users Group
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| | | | | Trouble copying and ingesting p2 cardsby Francesca Soans 2 months agoHi, I am caught between old and new technologies in the middle of a project and need help. I am trying to both ingest and copy the contents of p2 cards and keep running into problems recently although | Re: Trouble copying and ingesting p2 cards
by Steve Eisen 2 months ago
Spend the money and get ShotPut Pro. Finder copy is very unreliable especially on an old system like yours. Upgrade your computer and OS in order to use the latest software. Steve Eisen Eisen Video Pr
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| | | | | WTB: HPX170 Camcorderby Neal Klaeser 4 months agoLooking to purchase a HPX170 with original accessories and bag (if available). I do not need a P2 card. Neal Klaeser Real to Reel Productions www.realvideopro.com | | | | |
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| | | | | Teleprompter for IPAD 2 ??by Ezra Hiller 6 months agoI am in the market for a portable teleprompter kit. Using it with the Sony VX2100 and soon to be with a Sony Z5 or the like. I will be using an ipad for the prompter and have been looking at the follo | Re: Teleprompter for IPAD 2 ??
by Steve Eisen 6 months ago
Use LCD4Video's. Give yourself a good hour to set it up on location. You all also need a teleprompter App. Steve Eisen Eisen Video Productions Vice President Chicago Creative Pro Users Group
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| | | | | MXO2 and Lion 10.7.4by Joshua Altman 6 months agoI just got a Matrox MXO2 Mini and I am trying to connect it to my Mac running 10.7.4 and FCP 7 via Thunderbolt. I downloaded what looked like the right package from Matrox but upon further inspection | Re: MXO2 and Lion 10.7.4
by Steve Eisen 6 months ago
If you are connecting the camera to the MXO2, you have to select the correct video input from the Matrox control panel. Same goes for the output. FCP output also need to be set correctly. When set cor
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| | | |  | Arggggh! Thuderbolt and Old Camerasby Clint Wardlow 6 months agoI have just learned that the Thunderbolt adapter doesn't work on old Cameras like DV or early HDV. And as mac is dropping firewire, uploading from these cameras is going to be a problem. As I have sta | | | | |
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| | | |  | shoot HD & small wmv at the same time?by Scott Hancock 8 months agoWe often have to document long presentations, meetings, or all-day events and usually use our EX-1 at full resolution so we have the best master possible. However, clients usually want to get manageab | Re: shoot HD & small wmv at the same time?
by Steve Eisen 8 months ago
If you are on a Mac, you want to get ProxyMill from Imagine Products. All the client needs to do is install the latest version of QuickTime to solve compatibility problems. Steve Eisen Eisen Video Pro
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| | | | | Mobile Editing In An RV Questionby David Taylor 8 months agoHey Guys- I'm working a crazy mobile editing road trip project where the turn-around between shoot and delivery is so tight we have to cut it on the road along with the production crew. So far we've b | Re: Mobile Editing In An RV Question
by Steve Eisen 8 months ago
Your power will fluctuate. It's fine for your laptop because of battery but your hard drives are going to take a hit. I had a similar experience last month. The generator drop too low a few times and
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| | | | | Macbook Pro specs to handle MC6by Paul Donahue 9 months agoHi, I am considering purchasing a 17" Macbook Pro for Avid MC 6 and would like to make certain that the specs of the computer will handle the software. The computer's specs are: 2.4GHz Intel Core i7 Q | Re: Macbook Pro specs to handle MC6
by Steve Eisen 9 months ago
Paul Get yourself the AJA ioXT or a Matrox MXO2 device. You have more options with Matrox. Output your video video HDMI from the IO device to a TV monitor. Don't use a computer monitor to judge your o
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| | | |  | WEVA Expo 2012by Bruce Himmelblau 9 months agoAre you in the LA area. Use the promo code: BSVP for free access to the WEVA Expo Trade Show, August 15 & 16. http: bit.ly PmBjIQ Exhibitors include: Adobe Systems Alan Berg American Wedding Group APM | | | | |
| | | | | On Camera Light Suggests Neededby Martin Verona 10 months agoHi All, I am shooting with the Panasonic AG AC130 and a Canon XA10 and need to add a new video light. My old light from my PD150 days is a NRG 50w light that runs off those old large shoulder batterie | | | | |
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| | | |  | Mac Pro 1,1 Quad Core Machine For Saleby walter biscardi 10 months agoRight off the bat, BIG LETTERS. THIS MACHINE WILL NOT BOOT IN 64 BIT MODE. This is the original Mac Pro model that can only run in 32 bit. Avid 6 software will NOT install on this machine. Trying to b | Re: Mac Pro 1,1 Quad Core Machine For Sale
by Steve Eisen 10 months ago
Walter FYI, I have the same machine and MC6 works great with my system. I'm running 10.7.3. Anyone out there looking for a good deal, this is the one. Steve Eisen Eisen Video Productions Vice Presiden
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| | | |  | TRADE: MXO2 and CompressHDby Robbie Roof 11 months agoI would like to offer to trade my Matrox MXO2 and Matrox CompressHD PCI card for a Matrox MXO2 LE MAX unit. I am moving away from using my Mac Pro as much and concentrating more on mobile editing and | Re: TRADE: MXO2 and CompressHD
by Steve Eisen 11 months ago
I think a lot of us are in the same situation. I would love to do the same with mine. I could use the PCIe slot in my Mac Pro for something else. Steve Eisen Eisen Video Productions Vice President Chi
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| | | | | Ref monitor with new macbook prosby Jeremy Mullen 11 months agoI've got a 4-yr old Macbook Pro with an Matrox MXO2 Mini, using the Express cardslot adapter for the MXO to feed a client monitor. It looks like the Macbook Pro is on its last legs, and I'm about to p | Re: Ref monitor with new macbook pros
by Steve Eisen 11 months ago
Jeremy Mullen "But do you have any idea whether I can run the Matrox at the end of a another chain I'm having a hard time picturing how I can run my harddrives (which are all Firewire 800, and theref
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| | | |  | Assistance needed MX)O Mini just quitby Tony Breuer 11 months agoMy MXO2 Mini that I have been using for two plus years just quit. I re-booted computer and pulled the plug to reset the Matrox. Nothing. It won't restart. The Matrox pane in the system preferences say | | | | |
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| | | |  | AVID Crossgrade Questionby David C Jones 11 months agoI just purchased AVID Symphony (FCP Crossgrade) through B&H; the item is on back order and has my order as pending. They also never asked for my FCP Serial number. Anyone else have this experience Dav | Re: AVID Crossgrade Question
by Steve Eisen 11 months ago
Only AVID cares about your information. When you receive your software and install it, you will register with Avid and all will be good. Steve Eisen Eisen Video Productions Vice President Chicago Crea
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| | | |  | Matrox DS1 Thunderbolt docking stationby Andy Mees 12 months agoAn advance glimpse of a new device coming out later this year. http: www.appleinsider.com articles 12 06 03 matrox_thunderbolt_dock_turns_macbooks_into_desktops_for_249.html | | | | |
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