Ive got a question for all you out there using the DRHD 100 for the GYHD 100
camera. How do all of you import the fortage youve just shot into final cut
pro 5. After I download the files from the DRHD to my mac then try to
import them in i get a wrong file error. help anyone!

Also i forgot to mention the files are MT2 hdv 720p 30 thanks for anyone who can help.

From what I understand, Focus Enhancements is working on a software update for the DR-HD100 to save your files in Quicktime format so that they can be imported properly into FCP. They are expecting it to be out sometime this month and it will be available for download on their webpage. If I hear anything more, I'll keep you posted.

In the meantime, while the update is being worked on, you might want to check out this converter utility called MPEG Streamclip by Squared 5. A free download at http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html. It works remarkably well and is a good solution until the update is released.

thanks travis yes I already use streamclip it does work well. But still cant
wait till the update comes out. Im tired of converting everything. thats
why i bought the DRhd 100 to avoid this. oh well at least it wil be fixed soon

thanks again shawn
Digital Film Pictures

The QuickTime update is close. We expect to have it ready in the next month or so.

Sorry for the wait...

Matt McEwen

Matt, that update you're speaking about, is that for the DR-HD100 or is that for all of the drives? Also are there any other fixes or tweaks that are going to be included in that update?

Matt, that update you're speaking about, is that for the DR-HD100 or is that for all of the drives? Also are there any other fixes or tweaks that are going to be included in that update?

I emailed them last week as I am thinking about getting one, and they also stated that a 720/24P .MOV was in the works as well.

I have a quick question:

If shooting with the HD100 in SD 24PA and setting the DRHD100 to Quicktime 24, will that save files with the pulldown already removed?

Hi,

The QuickTime update is only for FS-4Pro HD, FS-C and DR-HD100. It will not be available for FS-4 HD. If you currently own an FS-4Pro, it will be possible to update to the HD version (including QuickTime).

Hope that helps,

Matt McEwen

Hi,

The QuickTime update is only for FS-4Pro HD, FS-C and DR-HD100. It will not be available for FS-4 HD. If you currently own an FS-4Pro, it will be possible to update to the HD version (including QuickTime).

Hope that helps,

Matt McEwen

Can you answer my question above about the Quicktime 24?

Hi Steve,

To my knowledge, Final Cut does not support native HDV 720p/24 yet. If and when Apple adds 720p/24 support natively we will most likely support it.

Hope that helps,

Matt McEwen

Sorry...read your question again. Yes, if you shoot in QuickTime 24p mode (SD), the file will appear as a 23.98 clip to Final Cut.

Matt McEwen

Hi Steve,

To my knowledge, Final Cut does not support native HDV 720p/24 yet. If and when Apple adds 720p/24 support natively we will most likely support it.

Hope that helps,

Matt McEwen

At NAB, Apple had a version of Final Cut Pro that captured the 720/24P from the JVC which is expected as a "Imminent Release" so that is good news.

Any update on when the .MOV Wrapper for 720/30P is coming out?

Yes, I did see the version of FCP supporting 720/24p. Hopefully it will be shipping soon. DR-HD100/FS-4Pro HD QuickTime HDV support is expected by the end of this month.

Hope that helps,

Matt McEwen

Yes, I did see the version of FCP supporting 720/24p. Hopefully it will be shipping soon. DR-HD100/FS-4Pro HD QuickTime HDV support is expected by the end of this month.

Hope that helps,

Matt McEwen

YES IT DOES! I was considering selling the HD100 for a HVX, because of no real Direct-To-Edit in HD yet, but this confirmation is good news. Thanks.

One more quick question that I want to confirm...If I buy one now, I will be eligable for an upgrade correct? None of this having to buy a new model or anything right?

YES IT DOES! I was considering selling the HD100 for a HVX, because of no real Direct-To-Edit in HD yet, but this confirmation is good news. Thanks.

One more quick question that I want to confirm...If I buy one now, I will be eligable for an upgrade correct? None of this having to buy a new model or anything right?

I was told the upgrade would cost $39.00

Yes, if you buy a unit now (FS-4Pro HD or DR-HD100...but if you own a GY-HD100, definitely get the DR-HD), you will be able to get the QuickTime HDV upgrade for $39.

Hope that helps,

Matt

Yes, if you buy a unit now (FS-4Pro HD or DR-HD100...but if you own a GY-HD100, definitely get the DR-HD), you will be able to get the QuickTime HDV upgrade for $39.

Hope that helps,

Matt

That's completely fair, I was afraid of having to buy a whole new unit...Glad to hear that! I am looking to buy a DR-HD100 Soon.

I heard the update came out last night, is that true?

I understand that it will take some time to develop the 720/24P HDV .MOV format since Apple hasn't released it yet. When they do, while waiting for Focus to construct a wrapper, can the DR-HD100 act as a Firewire Device so that it can playback the clips so FCP can capture them?

Hi,

The QuickTime HDV update has not come out yet. I am curious where you heard that.

Regarding 720/24p support and being able to capture the format to FCP, we'll know more I assume when Apple releases the software. It is hard to answer this without doing any tests.

Hope that helps,

Matt

Hi,

The QuickTime HDV update has not come out yet. I am curious where you heard that.

Regarding 720/24p support and being able to capture the format to FCP, we'll know more I assume when Apple releases the software. It is hard to answer this without doing any tests.

Hope that helps,

Matt

Someone else on the Forum Said they heard it was out...forgot who

Well even like now can it act as a firewire device in 720/30P?

Yes, it is currently possible to capture 720p/30 to Final Cut. 720p/24 may be a different situation, we just don't know yet.

Matt

Yes, it is currently possible to capture 720p/30 to Final Cut. 720p/24 may be a different situation, we just don't know yet.

Matt

Thanks Matt.

Thanks Matt.

I was the one that mentioned it, because I was told by Focus Tech support that an upgrade for $39.00 was suppose to be releesed last Friday, according to the tech. My question was, I cannot capture 720/30P into Final cut HD express, and he said this update would allow it.

Carl

Sorry you were given the wrong information. The release was delayed a couple of weeks, so this may have been how tech support had the wrong info.

BTW, I don't believe that Final Cut Express supports native HDV (what you will require to use the new QuickTime update). It only works with HDV cameras using the AIC. You will require Final Cut Pro.

Hope that helps,

Matt

Just ordered my DR-HD100! Should have it by Friday, and I am very excited. Matt, I have a Anton Bauer Battery System. Where can I get the cable so that it is powered by the Anton Bauer Battery. Also, on Focusinfo.com, the offical store has only extra batteries for the DR-HD100, but no Hot Shoe Mount Package. Will the FS-4 package work with it?

Also, should I get the kit with the High Cap Cradle or the regular mount kit?

Sorry you were given the wrong information. The release was delayed a couple of weeks, so this may have been how tech support had the wrong info.

BTW, I don't believe that Final Cut Express supports native HDV (what you will require to use the new QuickTime update). It only works with HDV cameras using the AIC. You will require Final Cut Pro.

Hope that helps,

Matt

Matt,

I believe FC HD Express does support native HDV. I am able to capture 720/30P from tape.

When I try to capture from the DR-HD100 a window pops up saying quicktime does not support.

Thanks,

Carl

It was my understanding that Final Cut Express HD is able to capture HDV clips, but only in the Apple Intermediate Codec (about 80Mb/s). I thought only Final Cut Pro allows for native HDV (MPEG2 Long GOP) editing in the timeline (which is what our up coming QuickTime HDV support format is). Maybe I am wrong though.

Matt

It was my understanding that Final Cut Express HD is able to capture HDV clips, but only in the Apple Intermediate Codec (about 80Mb/s). I thought only Final Cut Pro allows for native HDV (MPEG2 Long GOP) editing in the timeline (which is what our up coming QuickTime HDV support format is). Maybe I am wrong though.

Matt

I thought that was true also...Carl, you can check by looking at the Sequence Settings (Command 0). If it says that the compressor is AIC, then it is the AIC codec, not Native HDV.

Matt, which Hot Shoe Mount System fits the DR-HD100 that is on your website?

I thought that was true also...Carl, you can check by looking at the Sequence Settings (Command 0). If it says that the compressor is AIC, then it is the AIC codec, not Native HDV.

Matt, which Hot Shoe Mount System fits the DR-HD100 that is on your website?

It does not say anything under sequence settings,(command 0) I do notice that when I choose a setting under easy set-up and sellect from the list, HDV 720/30P, it says under that Setup for: (HDV-Apple intermediate codec 720p30). Does this mean I cannot use the DR-HD100 even when it has the update?

Thanks,

Carl

It does not say anything under sequence settings,(command 0) I do notice that when I choose a setting under easy set-up and sellect from the list, HDV 720/30P, it says under that Setup for: (HDV-Apple intermediate codec 720p30). Does this mean I cannot use the DR-HD100 even when it has the update?

Thanks,

Carl

I think you can not use it because FCE transcodes the HDV to the AIC format which is INTRA frame. FCP can do this plus edit Native HDV across the GOP.

I think you can not use it because FCE transcodes the HDV to the AIC format which is INTRA frame. FCP can do this plus edit Native HDV across the GOP.

Wow! That sucks. Now I have to buy FCP? or sell my DR-HD100.

Are you pretty sure Steve? Even when Focus come out with the update?

Thanks,

Carl

Hi Matt,

Can you please explain how we will upgrade the drives?

Will we download the upgrade and then connect the drive?

I own the 40 gig version and we are very excited about this upgrade.

Thank you for such a cool tool.

Tom

www.tomchaney.com

Wow! That sucks. Now I have to buy FCP? or sell my DR-HD100.

Are you pretty sure Steve? Even when Focus come out with the update?

Thanks,

Carl

Here is what I know about HDV/AIC.

HDV is what the JVC shoots. JVC uses HDV 1 (720P) which is recorded to tape as a 6-GOP. Each 6 frames contains only 1 full frame called an "I" frame. The next 5 are made up of B and P frames that are based on the information of the surrounding frames.

The Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) transcodes each of these GOP's into 6 independent frames. This is why HDV takes up less space than AIC. This can cause lag in real time capture because it takes a lot of processing power to transcode the HDV to AIC on the fly. The Firestore drive does not have the power to do this.

HDV on the otherhand is easy to capture, but when editing requires more processing power because the GOP structure gets damaged and needs to be reinterpreted. Without a VERY fast computer even dissolves may need to be rendered for real time playback.

FCE can only do the AIC. FCP is able to do this and edit the HDV Natively in its GOP form, but it needs a Quicktime wrapper (hence the update) since it cannot read a pure .m2t file.

I owned Final Cut Express HD and did this. It came with Soundtrack. I bought the Soundtrack Pro upgrade ($100, though it may be hard to find now) and then sent in the disc with $200 and got the entire Final Cut Studio from Apple. One of the best purchases of my life. You can also do this with Motion 2 and DVD Studio 4. They may be hard to find, but in the long run will be cheaper than paying for the studio in full.

Also, one of the best things about the JVC HD-100 is that it does 720/24P. While I am not sure you use it or not, but FCE DOES NOT support 24 Frame editing. Also, to get the "Soon to be released 720/24P HDV Support" FCP release from Apple, you are going to have to have a Crossgraded version.

I hope I helped you understand the whole thing. Good luck man. I just ordered the DR-HD100, and I am a big fan of Direct-To-Edit. I wouldn't part with it so soon. You are better off trying to get Final Cut Pro/Studio.

Thanks for the great explanation Steve.

To address Tom's question, you will be able to order the QuickTime update from the Focus webstore ($39). You will be sent a CD with the new version and the new manual. To update, simply copy the .bin file which will be on the CD to your DR-HD100 and run the OS Update function in the DR-HD100 SETUP menu. After a reboot, the new software will be loaded.

Hope that helps,

Matt

Thanks for the great explanation Steve.

To address Tom's question, you will be able to order the QuickTime update from the Focus webstore ($39). You will be sent a CD with the new version and the new manual. To update, simply copy the .bin file which will be on the CD to your DR-HD100 and run the OS Update function in the DR-HD100 SETUP menu. After a reboot, the new software will be loaded.

Hope that helps,

Matt

Thanks for the explanation...I will have to run it as well...

Can you canswer my question about the Camera Mount Kits? I'll write it again here:

There are none listed under the DR-HD100 Accesories on the Focusinfo Webstore Page. So I figure it is the same Cam Mount Kit as the FS-4. First, is that correct? Second, should I get the High Cap Kit or the Regular or does that depend on which Li-Ion Battery I plan on using?

Steve,

I called Focus Enhancements and they talked me through ordering the camera mounting kit listed for the FS4, it works.

And for the record, it was really only a manfrotto hot shoe attachment that made it work. I would bet you can order the hot shoe attachment somewhere else for less money.

Matt, Thank you for answering my question.

Tom

www.tomchaney.com

Here is what I know about HDV/AIC.

HDV is what the JVC shoots. JVC uses HDV 1 (720P) which is recorded to tape as a 6-GOP. Each 6 frames contains only 1 full frame called an "I" frame. The next 5 are made up of B and P frames that are based on the information of the surrounding frames.

The Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) transcodes each of these GOP's into 6 independent frames. This is why HDV takes up less space than AIC. This can cause lag in real time capture because it takes a lot of processing power to transcode the HDV to AIC on the fly. The Firestore drive does not have the power to do this.

HDV on the otherhand is easy to capture, but when editing requires more processing power because the GOP structure gets damaged and needs to be reinterpreted. Without a VERY fast computer even dissolves may need to be rendered for real time playback.

FCE can only do the AIC. FCP is able to do this and edit the HDV Natively in its GOP form, but it needs a Quicktime wrapper (hence the update) since it cannot read a pure .m2t file.

I owned Final Cut Express HD and did this. It came with Soundtrack. I bought the Soundtrack Pro upgrade ($100, though it may be hard to find now) and then sent in the disc with $200 and got the entire Final Cut Studio from Apple. One of the best purchases of my life. You can also do this with Motion 2 and DVD Studio 4. They may be hard to find, but in the long run will be cheaper than paying for the studio in full.

Also, one of the best things about the JVC HD-100 is that it does 720/24P. While I am not sure you use it or not, but FCE DOES NOT support 24 Frame editing. Also, to get the "Soon to be released 720/24P HDV Support" FCP release from Apple, you are going to have to have a Crossgraded version.

I hope I helped you understand the whole thing. Good luck man. I just ordered the DR-HD100, and I am a big fan of Direct-To-Edit. I wouldn't part with it so soon. You are better off trying to get Final Cut Pro/Studio.

Thanks Steve, you did help me to understand.

Carl

Here I go again. For GODSSAKES someone please answer me this: Is it possible to import 24p HDV (.M2T) files into AVID EXPRESS PRO HD? I've tried it so many times to no avail. I keep getting the friggin' "not compatible MPG file" error. Somebody tell me, what's up with this SHHH... how can I import .M2T files into Avid Xpress Pro HD? Is it not possible? Should I be recording my 24p footage in a different format? Thank you.

Here I go again. For GODSSAKES someone please answer me this: Is it possible to import 24p HDV (.M2T) files into AVID EXPRESS PRO HD? I've tried it so many times to no avail. I keep getting the friggin' "not compatible MPG file" error. Somebody tell me, what's up with this SHHH... how can I import .M2T files into Avid Xpress Pro HD? Is it not possible? Should I be recording my 24p footage in a different format? Thank you.

720/24P HDV IS NOT SUPPORTED by Avid Xpress Pro, nor will it be supported with the 5.5 update. Hopefully one day they will.

720/24P HDV IS NOT SUPPORTED by Avid Xpress Pro, nor will it be supported with the 5.5 update. Hopefully one day they will.
Steve, or anyone out there, what is the solution to this dilemma, what's the workaround? How do I Edit my 24p footage in Avid Xpress Pro HD? I heard someone mention something about converting my .M2T files. Someone please respond. Thanks

Steve, or anyone out there, what is the solution to this dilemma, what's the workaround? How do I Edit my 24p footage in Avid Xpress Pro HD? I heard someone mention something about converting my .M2T files. Someone please respond. Thanks

Using a program like MPEG STREAMCLIP, you can convert the .m2t files to DVCPRO HD 720/24P. They should then be able to be imported into Avid.

Matt, any news about the HDV - .MOV Quicktime Wrapper?

It is in test. Hoping before the end of the month.

I will post when it is available.

Matt

It is in test. Hoping before the end of the month.

I will post when it is available.

Matt

Thank you!

Any idea on when an update will be released, so I can edit m2t on my mac pro?

I am hoping in the next week or so...assuming no new bugs appear.

I'll let you all know.

Thanks for you patience.

Matt

I am hoping in the next week or so...assuming no new bugs appear.

I'll let you all know.

Thanks for you patience.

Matt

Any updates yet?? I am not buying the DR-100 until I know I can work with 24P into FCP5 without any headache. At the same time I am tried of recording to tapes as my HD100 eats some of them when it gets hungry.

Apple has only just announced support for HDV 720p/24 in FCP at IBC (with version 5.1.2). http://www.digitmag.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=6118

It is not yet shipping, but we hope to add support for QuickTime with 720p/24 as soon as possible. It is difficult for us to develop when the product we are planning on supporting is not yet shipping! The QuickTime update for DR-HD100 with 720p/30 support is now shipping.

Thanks for your patience.

Matt

Apple has only just announced support for HDV 720p/24 in FCP at IBC (with version 5.1.2). http://www.digitmag.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=6118

It is not yet shipping, but we hope to add support for QuickTime with 720p/24 as soon as possible. It is difficult for us to develop when the product we are planning on supporting is not yet shipping! The QuickTime update for DR-HD100 with 720p/30 support is now shipping.

Thanks for your patience.

Matt

I was hoping you would reference that soon and you did! Thanks...The only question I have is regarding money...I just shelled out $40 bucks for the 30P support, is that going to happen again?

No, this will be a maintenence release.

Thanks,
Matt