Another P2 question at DVinfo.net

Mark Donnell · September 15th, 2006, 12:44 AM

I have lots of archived DV stored as .avi files. Is it possible to convert some of these to .mxf files to write back onto a P2 card ? Would this would require a native DVCPRO NLE ?

Denis Danatzko · September 15th, 2006, 08:05 AM

Page 89: "Analog sugnals cannot be input in the P2 mode. You cannot record directly from an analog source to a P2 card."

See page 85 in the Operating Manual if the archived footage has already been digitized (since they are .avi files, they must have been):
"You cannot copy data from the hard disk drive to a P2 card."

While it's probably not what you wanted to hear, I think it answers your question.

You may be able to simply import & convert the .avi files to.within an NLE.

Barry Green · September 15th, 2006, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Donnell

I have lots of archived DV stored as .avi files. Is it possible to convert some of these to .mxf files to write back onto a P2 card ? Would this would require a native DVCPRO NLE ?

EDIUS Broadcast could do it. Don't know about Avid. Can't be done with FCP.

September 15th, 2006, 12:44 AM	#1
Mark Donnell Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Silver City, NM Posts: 385	Another P2 question I have lots of archived DV stored as .avi files. Is it possible to convert some of these to .mxf files to write back onto a P2 card ? Would this would require a native DVCPRO NLE ?

September 15th, 2006, 08:05 AM	#2
Denis Danatzko Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Metro area Posts: 579	Per the HVX Operating Manual: Page 89: "Analog sugnals cannot be input in the P2 mode. You cannot record directly from an analog source to a P2 card." See page 85 in the Operating Manual if the archived footage has already been digitized (since they are .avi files, they must have been): "You cannot copy data from the hard disk drive to a P2 card." While it's probably not what you wanted to hear, I think it answers your question. You may be able to simply import & convert the .avi files to.within an NLE. __________________ Denis ------------ Our actions are based on our own experience and knowledge. Thus, no one is ever totally right, nor totally wrong. We simply act from what we "know" to be true, based on that experience and knowledge. Beyond that, we pose questions to others.