Final Cut Pro 720/30 Update to DR-HD100 Released! at DVinfo.net

Steve Benner · August 22nd, 2006, 02:42 PM

Product Update
DR-HD100 QuickTime HDV Support Available Now
With the DR-HD100 v2.0 firmware update, you can record 720p/30 clips in the native QuickTime HDV file format. QuickTime HDV clips can be imported directly into Apple Final Cut Pro without the need for capture or conversion first. Purchase Update Now

https://www.plimus.com/jsp/buynow.js...ractId=1667180

I just ordered mine!! Can't wait until it comes in!

My only question....can Focus be ahead on Apple in releasing 720/24P support? If focus uses the same method as above, but changes the pulldown pattern to 24p, then we can trick FCP into editing it using the 720/30P HDV Compressor with a 23.98 editing timebase....if they do this, that would be cool.

Drew Curran · August 22nd, 2006, 02:47 PM

what about 25p?

Andrew

Jon Ward · August 22nd, 2006, 10:01 PM

But will the 720/30 update work with an FS-4 HD pro 80G??? If it doesn't then I think it's time for me to get rid of the FS-4.

Matt McEwen · August 23rd, 2006, 09:53 AM

25p is not currently supported in Final Cut Pro.

The QuickTime update for FS-4Pro HD is due in a couple of weeks. It is currently in test. If you would like to beta test this version Jon, send me an email off list.

Thanks,

Matt

Steve Benner · August 26th, 2006, 07:06 PM

I just got the FOCUS CD UPGRADE in the mail today...the 720/30P works without any problems....

On a side note, I tried to capture with 24P, but alas, the file will not open in Quicktime or MPEG STREAMCLIP.

William Hohauser · August 27th, 2006, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt McEwen

25p is not currently supported in Final Cut Pro.

The QuickTime update for FS-4Pro HD is due in a couple of weeks. It is currently in test. If you would like to beta test this version Jon, send me an email off list.

Thanks,

Matt

How about the Focus FS-4 basic? Will that be updated as well?

It's a great device.

Matt McEwen · August 29th, 2006, 05:50 PM

The QuickTime update is for the FS-C, DR-HD100 and FS-4Pro HD only. It is not supported on the standard FS-4 HD.

Matt

William Hohauser · August 29th, 2006, 07:35 PM

So I'll get my money back for the unit?

That's one sad bit of news. The FS4 HD can do QuickTime DV but for some reason it won't be upgraded to QuickTime HDV? Focus should seriously rethink the corporate decision that came to this. Or at least put on the website, "You better buy the Pro version 'cause we ain't upgrading the basic."

In fact while the head honchos are around the fire I suggest also seriously rethinking the differences between the FS4-Pro HD and the basic. The reason I didn't purchase the Pro last week was that I am not using an Avid and to me the reel and loop functions are not worth the $300 dollar difference. The Pro needs to offer a substantial "professional" improvement. How about one touch scene tagging so we can easily pull the good takes? How about an automatic scene retrieval function so we can compare setups easily. These are software improvements but I could also add, how about a FireStore that can play back to a monitor by analog without having to switch the camera to "VTR"? Focus makes the excellent MX-4 Video Mixer so the technology is already in house. All these are "professional" features.

Actually I think the device is very professional in whatever configuration Focus is selling it. It's not a consumer piece of equipment. It's sturdy, well designed and something I am happy to have as a regular part of my shooting ensemble. Well, maybe it won't be if I can't get it upgraded. Back to undependable HDV tape, sigh. I would like to add that I am willing to pay the $40 for the update, heck even $100. I'm sure that there are enough FS-4 HD owners out there who would pay for the upgrade also.

In fact I was about to post a question about finding a working cover for it, sort of like an iPod cover. I'm afraid it'll get scratched up hanging on my belt.

Michael Maier · August 31st, 2006, 01:15 PM

You know, there's always the CitiDisk. If focus doesn't want to provide the features you need, there are sure other options.

William Hohauser · August 31st, 2006, 06:50 PM

Thanks for the info. I can only hope that Focus takes a 70% product and makes it into a 95% product. It's within their reach.

August 22nd, 2006, 02:42 PM	#1
Steve Benner Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 590	Final Cut Pro 720/30 Update to DR-HD100 Released! Product Update DR-HD100 QuickTime HDV Support Available Now With the DR-HD100 v2.0 firmware update, you can record 720p/30 clips in the native QuickTime HDV file format. QuickTime HDV clips can be imported directly into Apple Final Cut Pro without the need for capture or conversion first. Purchase Update Now https://www.plimus.com/jsp/buynow.js...ractId=1667180 I just ordered mine!! Can't wait until it comes in! My only question....can Focus be ahead on Apple in releasing 720/24P support? If focus uses the same method as above, but changes the pulldown pattern to 24p, then we can trick FCP into editing it using the 720/30P HDV Compressor with a 23.98 editing timebase....if they do this, that would be cool.

August 22nd, 2006, 10:01 PM	#3
Jon Ward Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 27	Upgrade compatibility with other Firestore units But will the 720/30 update work with an FS-4 HD pro 80G??? If it doesn't then I think it's time for me to get rid of the FS-4.

August 29th, 2006, 07:35 PM	#8
William Hohauser Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,650	So I'll get my money back for the unit? That's one sad bit of news. The FS4 HD can do QuickTime DV but for some reason it won't be upgraded to QuickTime HDV? Focus should seriously rethink the corporate decision that came to this. Or at least put on the website, "You better buy the Pro version 'cause we ain't upgrading the basic." In fact while the head honchos are around the fire I suggest also seriously rethinking the differences between the FS4-Pro HD and the basic. The reason I didn't purchase the Pro last week was that I am not using an Avid and to me the reel and loop functions are not worth the $300 dollar difference. The Pro needs to offer a substantial "professional" improvement. How about one touch scene tagging so we can easily pull the good takes? How about an automatic scene retrieval function so we can compare setups easily. These are software improvements but I could also add, how about a FireStore that can play back to a monitor by analog without having to switch the camera to "VTR"? Focus makes the excellent MX-4 Video Mixer so the technology is already in house. All these are "professional" features. Actually I think the device is very professional in whatever configuration Focus is selling it. It's not a consumer piece of equipment. It's sturdy, well designed and something I am happy to have as a regular part of my shooting ensemble. Well, maybe it won't be if I can't get it upgraded. Back to undependable HDV tape, sigh. I would like to add that I am willing to pay the $40 for the update, heck even $100. I'm sure that there are enough FS-4 HD owners out there who would pay for the upgrade also. In fact I was about to post a question about finding a working cover for it, sort of like an iPod cover. I'm afraid it'll get scratched up hanging on my belt. __________________ William Hohauser - New York City Producer/Edit/Camera/Animation Last edited by William Hohauser; August 30th, 2006 at 08:49 AM.

August 31st, 2006, 06:50 PM	#10
William Hohauser Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,650	Thanks for the info. I can only hope that Focus takes a 70% product and makes it into a 95% product. It's within their reach. __________________ William Hohauser - New York City Producer/Edit/Camera/Animation

August 22nd, 2006, 02:47 PM	#2
Drew Curran Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 370	what about 25p? Andrew

August 23rd, 2006, 09:53 AM	#4
Matt McEwen Focus Enhancements Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Campbell, CA. Posts: 508	25p is not currently supported in Final Cut Pro. The QuickTime update for FS-4Pro HD is due in a couple of weeks. It is currently in test. If you would like to beta test this version Jon, send me an email off list. Thanks, Matt

August 26th, 2006, 07:06 PM	#5
Steve Benner Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 590	I just got the FOCUS CD UPGRADE in the mail today...the 720/30P works without any problems.... On a side note, I tried to capture with 24P, but alas, the file will not open in Quicktime or MPEG STREAMCLIP.

August 29th, 2006, 05:50 PM	#7
Matt McEwen Focus Enhancements Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Campbell, CA. Posts: 508	The QuickTime update is for the FS-C, DR-HD100 and FS-4Pro HD only. It is not supported on the standard FS-4 HD. Matt

August 31st, 2006, 01:15 PM	#9
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	You know, there's always the CitiDisk. If focus doesn't want to provide the features you need, there are sure other options.