Lumiere HD or HDVxDV at DVinfo.net

Steve Benner · May 10th, 2006, 04:34 AM

I have done searches and it seems up until the newest version of Lumiere HD, HDVxDV has won the debate, but which is better at this point?

Since I am getting the HD100 soon, I want to be preparred. Which workflow currently is easier.

Also, what software is best for HDV 480/60P and 576/50P?

Chad Terpstra · May 10th, 2006, 07:41 AM

I, too, am hoping to order the camera soon. (Footage to be shared all around of course).

Someone showed me this Apple page where you can get DVHSCap:
http://developer.apple.com/hardwaredrivers/download/
It's the second link down (Firewire SDK).

It will import the mt2 clips which you can transcode using MPEG Sreamclip (a very nice utility). If you're on a Mac, I think this is the best route to go since they are both free programs and both get the job done until Final Cut releases their proclaimed updated. I'm HOPING this will happen within a few weeks, but who knows.

I have no idea what the PC world can do to ingest the footage.

Tim Dashwood · May 10th, 2006, 08:40 AM

Apple had a demo version of an update to FCP 5.1 at NAB06 that fully supports 720P24 natively.

It is unfortunate for the developers LumiereHD and HDVxDV, but good news for us. Once this update is released you won't need either piece of software to work with 720P24 footage in FCP. Of course, Apple wouldn't say 'when' they would be releasing the update, but that it would probably be a free download.

Ivan Alonso · May 11th, 2006, 01:21 AM

I work with LumiereHD on a powerbook and i like this workflow but it's a little slow. I don't know (actually) about a free money option to capture 24p and to have a final cut movie with the native quality. LumiereHD records back to the cam too.

May 10th, 2006, 04:34 AM	#1
Steve Benner Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 590	Lumiere HD or HDVxDV I have done searches and it seems up until the newest version of Lumiere HD, HDVxDV has won the debate, but which is better at this point? Since I am getting the HD100 soon, I want to be preparred. Which workflow currently is easier. Also, what software is best for HDV 480/60P and 576/50P?

May 10th, 2006, 08:40 AM	#3
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	Apple had a demo version of an update to FCP 5.1 at NAB06 that fully supports 720P24 natively. It is unfortunate for the developers LumiereHD and HDVxDV, but good news for us. Once this update is released you won't need either piece of software to work with 720P24 footage in FCP. Of course, Apple wouldn't say 'when' they would be releasing the update, but that it would probably be a free download. __________________ Tim Dashwood

May 10th, 2006, 07:41 AM	#2
Chad Terpstra Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 320	I, too, am hoping to order the camera soon. (Footage to be shared all around of course). Someone showed me this Apple page where you can get DVHSCap: http://developer.apple.com/hardwaredrivers/download/ It's the second link down (Firewire SDK). It will import the mt2 clips which you can transcode using MPEG Sreamclip (a very nice utility). If you're on a Mac, I think this is the best route to go since they are both free programs and both get the job done until Final Cut releases their proclaimed updated. I'm HOPING this will happen within a few weeks, but who knows. I have no idea what the PC world can do to ingest the footage.

May 11th, 2006, 01:21 AM	#4
Ivan Alonso New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Madrid (Spain) Posts: 6	I work with LumiereHD on a powerbook and i like this workflow but it's a little slow. I don't know (actually) about a free money option to capture 24p and to have a final cut movie with the native quality. LumiereHD records back to the cam too.