Logging CF Cards for z7u at DVinfo.net

Joe Pitts · May 8th, 2008, 08:42 PM

is ther a cheap app to log the CF Cards like the software that comes with the EX-1
thx
joe

Gary Nattrass · May 9th, 2008, 01:15 AM

Yes! I got MPEG streamclip free from the web:http://www.squared5.com/

Joe Pitts · May 9th, 2008, 06:14 AM

will this work for logging in the field on a notebook for FCP?

Gary Nattrass · May 9th, 2008, 08:26 AM

Yes it will Joe but can you not use the CF unit direct into log and transfer within FCP with the sony plug-in?

Zach Love · May 21st, 2008, 07:13 PM

Gary I have been able to use the log & transfer in FCP for transfering, but it won't let me preview the clips.

Does it work for you?

Joe Pitts · June 22nd, 2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary Nattrass

Yes it will Joe but can you not use the CF unit direct into log and transfer within FCP with the sony plug-in?

i'm trying to do just logging by the videographers with minimal notes and without having to buy FCP Licenses for each one.

Matt Duke · June 25th, 2008, 09:58 AM

I haven't been able to preview the clips. I actually have the problem that some clips will import fine, but the ones that are over 30 mins long they won't import. Can't work it out. Anyone else had this problem? They seem to be importing fine, then it just stops near the end, and has a red ! next to the clip in the queue, and it won't work with either CF reader or the actual MRC1 unit.

Chad Dyle · June 29th, 2008, 08:48 AM

Is there any way to capture the CF card as Pro Res 422 or do I have to cap at HDV and then convert?

Joe Pitts · July 4th, 2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Duke

I haven't been able to preview the clips. I actually have the problem that some clips will import fine, but the ones that are over 30 mins long they won't import. Can't work it out. Anyone else had this problem? They seem to be importing fine, then it just stops near the end, and has a red ! next to the clip in the queue, and it won't work with either CF reader or the actual MRC1 unit.

i recieved a message from sony insisting if you use hs plugin download from sony it will use the index file to stitch them together
j

Matt Duke · July 4th, 2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Pitts

i recieved a message from sony insisting if you use hs plugin download from sony it will use the index file to stitch them together
j

Hi Joe,
Thanks. I am actually using the Sony plugin. It works fine for some clips, but for those over around 30 or so minutes, that is when I seem to have problems importing.

I assume that there isn't a limit to the index file....

Bruce G. Cleveland · July 4th, 2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Pitts

i recieved a message from sony insisting if you use hs plugin download from sony it will use the index file to stitch them together
j

Sure would be great to know how exactly to do that. Would sure make life easier.

Bruce

Kevin Walsh · July 4th, 2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Duke

Hi Joe,
Thanks. I am actually using the Sony plugin. It works fine for some clips, but for those over around 30 or so minutes, that is when I seem to have problems importing.

I assume that there isn't a limit to the index file....

Matt what cards are you using? I had the same problem using the Transcend 133x cards. I switched to 300x cards and the problem went away.

Matt Duke · July 5th, 2008, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Walsh

Matt what cards are you using? I had the same problem using the Transcend 133x cards. I switched to 300x cards and the problem went away.

Kevin, I have had the problem with both SanDisk Extreme III 16gb (30mbs read/write) and Transcend 32gb 133x cards.

Thanks.

Kevin Walsh · July 5th, 2008, 05:51 AM

It looks like they changed SanDisk Extreme III 16gb to a 200X (30mbs read/write) card. It use to be a 133x (20mbs read/write) like the Transcend.
I don't know if anyone has tested the new version, but the old version would occasionally get data errors in the Z7. I have had a lot of trouble with the Transcend 32gb 133x cards. I had 3 of them and my shoots were plagued with data errors. I switched to this card http://www.transcendstore.com/ts16gcf300.html along with the Sony 300x cards and I haven't had a single error since. I shoot a mix of long clips 30min + and short ones. I always wait until the HVR-MC1 has finished writing before I start recording again. I believe that Tapeworks Texas has started carrying Transcend cards.

May 8th, 2008, 08:42 PM	#1
Joe Pitts New Boot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cheaspeake, VA Posts: 12	Logging CF Cards for z7u is ther a cheap app to log the CF Cards like the software that comes with the EX-1 thx joe

May 9th, 2008, 01:15 AM	#2
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	Yes! I got MPEG streamclip free from the web:http://www.squared5.com/ __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

May 9th, 2008, 08:26 AM	#4
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	Yes it will Joe but can you not use the CF unit direct into log and transfer within FCP with the sony plug-in? __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

June 25th, 2008, 09:58 AM	#7
Matt Duke Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 69	I haven't been able to preview the clips. I actually have the problem that some clips will import fine, but the ones that are over 30 mins long they won't import. Can't work it out. Anyone else had this problem? They seem to be importing fine, then it just stops near the end, and has a red ! next to the clip in the queue, and it won't work with either CF reader or the actual MRC1 unit. __________________ www.matthewduke.com.au

June 29th, 2008, 08:48 AM	#8
Chad Dyle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 410	Is there any way to capture the CF card as Pro Res 422 or do I have to cap at HDV and then convert? __________________ www.chaddyle.com www.chaddyleproductions.com

May 9th, 2008, 06:14 AM	#3
Joe Pitts New Boot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cheaspeake, VA Posts: 12	will this work for logging in the field on a notebook for FCP?

May 21st, 2008, 07:13 PM	#5
Zach Love Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 944	Gary I have been able to use the log & transfer in FCP for transfering, but it won't let me preview the clips. Does it work for you?

July 5th, 2008, 05:51 AM	#14
Kevin Walsh Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 225	It looks like they changed SanDisk Extreme III 16gb to a 200X (30mbs read/write) card. It use to be a 133x (20mbs read/write) like the Transcend. I don't know if anyone has tested the new version, but the old version would occasionally get data errors in the Z7. I have had a lot of trouble with the Transcend 32gb 133x cards. I had 3 of them and my shoots were plagued with data errors. I switched to this card http://www.transcendstore.com/ts16gcf300.html along with the Sony 300x cards and I haven't had a single error since. I shoot a mix of long clips 30min + and short ones. I always wait until the HVR-MC1 has finished writing before I start recording again. I believe that Tapeworks Texas has started carrying Transcend cards.