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Old October 14th, 2010, 10:07 AM   #1
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Format hell and workflow advice

I just shot a motorcycle film using several different cameras and formats.

The 2 primary cameras were my old Sony FX1, a new Sony NEX-VG10, 2 smaller
Sony HDV cameras, and a Canon T2i.

We also implemented a ton of GoPro and Contour HD cameras for action and helicopter mount shots.

Now back in the edit suite, I'm face to face with the issue of finding a solid workflow.

I've searched a bunch, and have learned a lot along the way, but I'm hoping to avoid a lot of trial and error.

(on a recommendation, I tried transcoding 1 minute of GoPro footage to ProRes LT, the file ended up being 32 gigs!)

If anyone has worked with and successfully mixed these formats, I'd love some feedback.

Thanks!
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Old October 14th, 2010, 10:43 AM   #2
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This might help you w/ importing the GoPro stuff:

GoPro Official Store: Wearable Digital Cameras for Sports
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Old October 14th, 2010, 10:56 AM   #3
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(on a recommendation, I tried transcoding 1 minute of GoPro footage to ProRes LT, the file ended up being 32 gigs!)
32GB for a minute in ProResLT means something went wrong. It shouldn't be ANYWHERE NEAR THAT big.

ADDENDUM:
Using the AJA Data Rate calculator on my iPod Touch, 1 minute of 1080P30 in ProResLT should be 877.3MB with 2 channels of audio.
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Old October 18th, 2010, 02:59 PM   #4
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Andy have you solved the problem? I use GoPro with all types of other cameras on the same ProRes timeline? What NLE are you using?
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