Missing XDCAM EX Easy Set Up: Why? at DVinfo.net

Bob Kerner · May 20th, 2009, 08:01 PM

I'm running two macs and FCS. A MacPro and MacBook Pro. Both have the same version FCS, Sony XDCam Transfer, Clip Browser and SxS Drivers.

On my MacPro, there is an Easy Set Up preference for the various XDCAM EX formats. However, I don't have this on my laptop, only Easy Set Ups for XDCAM HD.

In the Final Cut folder in the apps folder, there are additional Easy Set Ups. Both computers have the full range of XDCAM EX formats in that folder.

Why, oh why, are the Easy Set Ups accessible on one computer from the Easy Set Up menu and not the other??!!

Do ou think I need to delete the folder off the laptop and re-install?

Thanks
Bob

Bob Kerner · May 20th, 2009, 08:31 PM

Just to clarify: I'm using the Easy Set Up feature to set the sequence settings, not for capturing purposes.

I think I found the answer on another website: to drag the Easy Set Ups into the custom settings folder. Can anyone verify this?

Odd, I'm sure I didn't do that on the MacPro.

Thanks again

Mitchell Lewis · May 20th, 2009, 09:36 PM

You need to move those Easy Setups from the Application folder into the appropriate place in your Library folder. At least that's how I think I did it. Do a search, this has been discussed a couple of times before.

Bob Kerner · May 21st, 2009, 06:08 AM

Thanks Mitch. I saw a post attributing this technique to you on another website.

I'll give it a try.

Mitchell Lewis · May 21st, 2009, 07:34 AM

Thanks Bob. But like most things I've learned about our EX3, Craig Seeman is who originally helped me. (thanks Craig!) :)

May 20th, 2009, 08:01 PM	#1
Bob Kerner Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 388	Missing XDCAM EX Easy Set Up: Why? I'm running two macs and FCS. A MacPro and MacBook Pro. Both have the same version FCS, Sony XDCam Transfer, Clip Browser and SxS Drivers. On my MacPro, there is an Easy Set Up preference for the various XDCAM EX formats. However, I don't have this on my laptop, only Easy Set Ups for XDCAM HD. In the Final Cut folder in the apps folder, there are additional Easy Set Ups. Both computers have the full range of XDCAM EX formats in that folder. Why, oh why, are the Easy Set Ups accessible on one computer from the Easy Set Up menu and not the other??!! Do ou think I need to delete the folder off the laptop and re-install? Thanks Bob

May 20th, 2009, 09:36 PM	#3
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	You need to move those Easy Setups from the Application folder into the appropriate place in your Library folder. At least that's how I think I did it. Do a search, this has been discussed a couple of times before. __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

May 21st, 2009, 07:34 AM	#5
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	Thanks Bob. But like most things I've learned about our EX3, Craig Seeman is who originally helped me. (thanks Craig!) :) __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

May 20th, 2009, 08:31 PM	#2
Bob Kerner Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 388	Just to clarify: I'm using the Easy Set Up feature to set the sequence settings, not for capturing purposes. I think I found the answer on another website: to drag the Easy Set Ups into the custom settings folder. Can anyone verify this? Odd, I'm sure I didn't do that on the MacPro. Thanks again

May 21st, 2009, 06:08 AM	#4
Bob Kerner Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 388	Thanks Mitch. I saw a post attributing this technique to you on another website. I'll give it a try.