Blue Barn Pictures XL2 Presets Manager discussion thread

Bob Sandifer · May 28th, 2006, 12:14 PM

I tried to use the program under virtual PC but the windows Os will not "see" the camera. However, I dont feel like giving up just yet. ;)

Josh Bass · May 28th, 2006, 01:27 PM

So, did we ever come up with a bunch of presets? I've just found a handful, from searching this site. Like, really a handful. Less than 10.

Guy Krenn · May 28th, 2006, 06:01 PM

My anti-virus software indicates that the Blue Barn program has "suspicious scripting." Did anyone else experience this? Should I be concerned?

I also note from the disclaimer that Blue Barn reserves the right to "audit" your PC for compliance with the terms of use. Does anyone know what this means?

I hate to sound paranoid and look a gift horse in the mouth but I'm just not familiar with Blue Barn and remain unsure as to whether I should proceed.

Chris Hurd · May 28th, 2006, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh Bass

So, did we ever come up with a bunch of presets?

If y'all can help me gather them up, I'll put 'em in the preset files download thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=48287

Jay Gladwell · June 28th, 2006, 02:56 PM

I've had to reinstall the Preset Manager because I got a new hard drive. Now, I can't get it work. Have tried several clean reinstalls, but no dice.

Is there anyone that would be willing to help me with this over the phone, my nickle?

I so, please e-mail me. jay at gooddogproductions dot com.

Thanks in advance.

Henry Cho · June 28th, 2006, 02:59 PM

jay, when you connect the xl2 and it prompts you for a driver, are you pointing it to the driver that came packaged with the bluebarn application? it's in a subfolder of the installation directory.

Jay Gladwell · June 28th, 2006, 03:12 PM

I did the first time, but now that you mention it, it hasn't asked for it again. That dialog box is not coming up. That's probably the problem!

Jay Gladwell · June 28th, 2006, 04:43 PM

I went into the Device Manager and the proper drivers from Blue Barn are installed. It can "read" the presets on the camera, but it won't set presets to the camera. Does that strike anyone as odd?

I keep getting:

Run-time error '-2147220991 (80040201)':
Automation error
An event was unable to invoke any of the subscribers

Shervin Mandgaryan · June 28th, 2006, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Gladwell

I went into the Device Manager and the proper drivers from Blue Barn are installed. It can "read" the presets on the camera, but it won't set presets to the camera. Does that strike anyone as odd?

I keep getting:

Run-time error '-2147220991 (80040201)':
Automation error
An event was unable to invoke any of the subscribers

I get that exact same error as you also, I have no clue what it is about...

Chris Hurd · June 29th, 2006, 06:16 AM

Sorry to ask this but... you guys are absolutely sure your cameras are powered up in the "Ext. Cont." mode, right? It's the last spot on the power dial.

Jay Gladwell · June 29th, 2006, 06:27 AM

Yes, "Ext. Cont." mode.

Like I said, it's able to read the presents on the camera. It's able to clear the presets on the camera. So I know it's communicating with the XL2. It simply will not send presets to the camera.

Henry Cho · June 29th, 2006, 07:22 AM

it's strange the app will see the cam, indicating the driver is being recognized. one more suggestion from me... you could try uninstalling the driver from device manager, connecting your xl2 again, and reinstalling the driver from the 'found new hardware' wizard.

Stephen Duke · June 29th, 2006, 08:16 AM

Hi Guys,

I'm happy to see so many people have enjoyed this little app. Its been a while since I wrote it, and since my memory isn't as sharp as it used to be, I cant remember what causes the error. I'm working over this weekend, and will not be able to debug the problem for you until next week. A couple of things:

Its been a while since I've picked up a XL2, I think there is a DV Control setting in the system menu, try turning that to ON.

Make sure that you have the latest service pack for XP.

steve

Shervin Mandgaryan · June 29th, 2006, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henry Cho

it's strange the app will see the cam, indicating the driver is being recognized. one more suggestion from me... you could try uninstalling the driver from device manager, connecting your xl2 again, and reinstalling the driver from the 'found new hardware' wizard.

I just did exactly what you told me to, uninstalled everything Canon XL-2 Related from my PC, installed it with the drivers properly then installed BlueBarn, it still gives me the same problem.

Jay Gladwell · June 29th, 2006, 08:55 AM

Henry, I tried that yesterday--no go!

Steve, I'll look for that DV control setting. Hopefully that will fix it!

Thanks!

May 28th, 2006, 01:27 PM	#77
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	So, did we ever come up with a bunch of presets? I've just found a handful, from searching this site. Like, really a handful. Less than 10. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

June 28th, 2006, 02:56 PM	#80
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	Runtime Error I've had to reinstall the Preset Manager because I got a new hard drive. Now, I can't get it work. Have tried several clean reinstalls, but no dice. Is there anyone that would be willing to help me with this over the phone, my nickle? I so, please e-mail me. jay at gooddogproductions dot com. Thanks in advance.

June 29th, 2006, 06:16 AM	#85
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Sorry to ask this but... you guys are absolutely sure your cameras are powered up in the "Ext. Cont." mode, right? It's the last spot on the power dial. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 28th, 2006, 12:14 PM	#76
Bob Sandifer Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 33	I tried to use the program under virtual PC but the windows Os will not "see" the camera. However, I dont feel like giving up just yet. ;)

May 28th, 2006, 06:01 PM	#78
Guy Krenn New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 8	My anti-virus software indicates that the Blue Barn program has "suspicious scripting." Did anyone else experience this? Should I be concerned? I also note from the disclaimer that Blue Barn reserves the right to "audit" your PC for compliance with the terms of use. Does anyone know what this means? I hate to sound paranoid and look a gift horse in the mouth but I'm just not familiar with Blue Barn and remain unsure as to whether I should proceed.

June 28th, 2006, 02:59 PM	#81
Henry Cho Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 516	jay, when you connect the xl2 and it prompts you for a driver, are you pointing it to the driver that came packaged with the bluebarn application? it's in a subfolder of the installation directory.

June 28th, 2006, 03:12 PM	#82
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	I did the first time, but now that you mention it, it hasn't asked for it again. That dialog box is not coming up. That's probably the problem!

June 28th, 2006, 04:43 PM	#83
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	I went into the Device Manager and the proper drivers from Blue Barn are installed. It can "read" the presets on the camera, but it won't set presets to the camera. Does that strike anyone as odd? I keep getting: Run-time error '-2147220991 (80040201)': Automation error An event was unable to invoke any of the subscribers

June 29th, 2006, 06:27 AM	#86
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	Yes, "Ext. Cont." mode. Like I said, it's able to read the presents on the camera. It's able to clear the presets on the camera. So I know it's communicating with the XL2. It simply will not send presets to the camera.

June 29th, 2006, 07:22 AM	#87
Henry Cho Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 516	it's strange the app will see the cam, indicating the driver is being recognized. one more suggestion from me... you could try uninstalling the driver from device manager, connecting your xl2 again, and reinstalling the driver from the 'found new hardware' wizard.

June 29th, 2006, 08:16 AM	#88
Stephen Duke Booth Monkey Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York Posts: 30	Hi Guys, I'm happy to see so many people have enjoyed this little app. Its been a while since I wrote it, and since my memory isn't as sharp as it used to be, I cant remember what causes the error. I'm working over this weekend, and will not be able to debug the problem for you until next week. A couple of things: Its been a while since I've picked up a XL2, I think there is a DV Control setting in the system menu, try turning that to ON. Make sure that you have the latest service pack for XP. steve

June 29th, 2006, 08:55 AM	#90
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	Henry, I tried that yesterday--no go! Steve, I'll look for that DV control setting. Hopefully that will fix it! Thanks!