editing HDV with Avid Xpress

Stephen L. Noe · August 10th, 2005, 06:45 AM

I somewhat disagree Richard. HDV is not bad to work with but the 420 does limit it somewhat. You'll likely find out. Also you can work in I frame only in Edition Broadcast (which is the software space I work in). It is interesting times but I don't think HDV is going away simply because it is HDTV's format.

P2 is interesting to me because of the tapeless scenario and I'm likely on board for the HVX200. This is where Avid comes in for me. I'm hoping (I repeat hoping) they'll extend the DVCProHD codec to Edition and a 24P end to end. Currently we only have DVCPro50 and a 24P timeline with render/fuse (no capture).

Richard Alvarez · August 10th, 2005, 07:09 AM

Like I said, I don't think HDV is going away... I just think some other form of HD for prosumer will keep it from becoming really widespread. I think it's going to be viewed as an 'interim format' when all is said and done. Storage and computing power is just expanding so fast... it's hard to know what three years will bring.

Stephen L. Noe · August 10th, 2005, 07:31 AM

Very true, It could change drastically. I think especially where P2 is concerned and the available storage amount per media. I think DVCProHD (like DVCPro50) will be the best solution.

Richard, This link is for you FCP friend. CineWave is still a current product and fully supported by Pinnacle via many methods.

Click here for CineWave Support

Anyway, best of luck

August 10th, 2005, 07:31 AM	#18
Stephen L. Noe Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,214	Very true, It could change drastically. I think especially where P2 is concerned and the available storage amount per media. I think DVCProHD (like DVCPro50) will be the best solution. Richard, This link is for you FCP friend. CineWave is still a current product and fully supported by Pinnacle via many methods. Click here for CineWave Support Anyway, best of luck Last edited by Stephen L. Noe; August 10th, 2005 at 11:11 AM.

August 10th, 2005, 06:45 AM	#16
Stephen L. Noe Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,214	I somewhat disagree Richard. HDV is not bad to work with but the 420 does limit it somewhat. You'll likely find out. Also you can work in I frame only in Edition Broadcast (which is the software space I work in). It is interesting times but I don't think HDV is going away simply because it is HDTV's format. P2 is interesting to me because of the tapeless scenario and I'm likely on board for the HVX200. This is where Avid comes in for me. I'm hoping (I repeat hoping) they'll extend the DVCProHD codec to Edition and a 24P end to end. Currently we only have DVCPro50 and a 24P timeline with render/fuse (no capture).

August 10th, 2005, 07:09 AM	#17
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Like I said, I don't think HDV is going away... I just think some other form of HD for prosumer will keep it from becoming really widespread. I think it's going to be viewed as an 'interim format' when all is said and done. Storage and computing power is just expanding so fast... it's hard to know what three years will bring.