New Final Cut Pro XDCAM EX plugin from Sony at DVinfo.net

Craig Seeman · June 12th, 2008, 07:14 AM

http://www.sony.ca/xdcamex/software.htm

This shows up on the Canadian Sony site. It supposedly allows one to use FCP's Log and Transfer utility/interface rather than XDCAM Transfer Tool.

Is it showing up anywhere else?

Ned Soltz · June 12th, 2008, 07:21 AM

Haven't seen that yet. Will download later today and give it a try.

Thanks!

Ned

Craig Seeman · June 12th, 2008, 07:58 AM

Ironically the same link only has XDCAM Transfer 2.5.1 although 2.7 is available.

For those who keep track of Sony's odd product numbering system, the new plugin is PDZK-LT1

As noted in the docs, one must have FCP 6.0.3 whereas other utilities will work the FCP 6.0.2. I believe 6.0.3 happens with QT 7.4.5 (and obviously 7.5).

Ned Soltz · June 12th, 2008, 08:40 AM

Works perfectly

Andrew Hollister · June 12th, 2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Seeman

Ironically the same link only has XDCAM Transfer 2.5.1 although 2.7 is available.

Its simple math really... that has to do with that damn metric system. You see:
Canada (weirdos that say 'eh') .5.1 =
US (totally awesome pricks) .7

Because Canadians multiply everything by 0.728571428571429

It really gets weird in the 7.1 Surround Sound world
Believe all that, I have an EX 9.3 to sell...

Barry J. Anwender · June 12th, 2008, 10:55 AM

Yes the plug-in does indeed work!

Ned Soltz · June 12th, 2008, 01:02 PM

Used to live in Toronto.... Was always disgusted with every form of Canadian protectionism. But you've got to love a country that has "Canadian content" laws but would count re-runs of Bonanza as Canadian content since Lorne Greene was from Ottawa!

Dave Morrison · June 12th, 2008, 06:02 PM

I'm thankful for the Canadian Content rule. Otherwise, I never would have been able to enjoy "Bob and Doug" in The Great White North...."take off, eh"

Barry J. Anwender · June 12th, 2008, 06:55 PM

Ned, your point brings back fond memories as a prairie farm boy and "stubble jumper". Used to love watching Bonanza after coming in from doing the choirs. And yes those "hosers" in the CRTC did bend the content rules, so we could watch Lorne Greene again and again and ... Gave me a mysterious appreciation for Greene's latter role as Adama in original Battle Star Galactica series. It's been so mysterious that I am forced to admit I am a sci-fi addict. How's that for being traumatized by Canadian Content :-)

Andrew Hollister · June 12th, 2008, 08:06 PM

Trying. to. put. lid. back. on. can. of. worms. he. opened.

But at least you have that Alanis Morrisette and Celine Dion.

Thomas Smet · June 12th, 2008, 08:10 PM

and real bacon... oops...

Craig Seeman · June 13th, 2008, 12:06 PM

Well now Canada can show any program originated anywhere with any actors as long as shot on EX and edited in FCP since one might assume they're all imported using Sony Canada's FCP Plugin.

Someone did post somewhere that it's up in China too though.

Does this make Canada and China the Sony EX software beta testers for Europe/USA?

Steve Cahill · June 14th, 2008, 07:06 PM

Card does not seem to mount in the Log & Transfer window, mounted on desktop just fine and XDCAM Transfer App see it and display clips, just fine, but no deal with the Plug-in for FCP got the latest versions. 6.03

Any ideas?

Ned Soltz · June 14th, 2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Cahill

Card does not seem to mount in the Log & Transfer window, mounted on desktop just fine and XDCAM Transfer App see it and display clips, just fine, but no deal with the Plug-in for FCP got the latest versions. 6.03

Any ideas?

Make certain card is mounted. Then use the buttons on the log and transfer window to find the card. I had to do that on one occasion.

Ned

Steve Cahill · June 15th, 2008, 05:19 AM

Card is mounted on desktop. I navigate to the card via the Log and Transfer window, just will not see it.

Where does your plug-in get installed in the OS when you did the install? I need to check to see if it is even getting installed, it said it had a successful install.

I have previous installed the application called "ShotPut" @ http://www.imagineproducts.com/ShotPut_EXpress.html

I wonder if it is stepping on the plug-in? This is all on my MAC 10.5.3

June 12th, 2008, 07:14 AM	#1
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	New Final Cut Pro XDCAM EX plugin from Sony http://www.sony.ca/xdcamex/software.htm This shows up on the Canadian Sony site. It supposedly allows one to use FCP's Log and Transfer utility/interface rather than XDCAM Transfer Tool. Is it showing up anywhere else?

June 12th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#6
Barry J. Anwender Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 382	Yes the plug-in does indeed work! Last edited by Barry J. Anwender; June 12th, 2008 at 09:52 PM.

June 12th, 2008, 06:02 PM	#8
Dave Morrison Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Central Florida Posts: 762	I'm thankful for the Canadian Content rule. Otherwise, I never would have been able to enjoy "Bob and Doug" in The Great White North...."take off, eh" __________________ EX1, Nikon D750 http://www.morrisonphotographics.com http://www.heritagefilm.com

June 12th, 2008, 08:06 PM	#10
Andrew Hollister Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 198	Trying. to. put. lid. back. on. can. of. worms. he. opened. But at least you have that Alanis Morrisette and Celine Dion. __________________ Sony EX1 v1.11, crap loads of SxS, Macs w/ Final Cut Studio

June 14th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#13
Steve Cahill Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 321	Card does not seem to mount in the Log & Transfer window, mounted on desktop just fine and XDCAM Transfer App see it and display clips, just fine, but no deal with the Plug-in for FCP got the latest versions. 6.03 Any ideas? __________________ Regards Steve

June 12th, 2008, 07:21 AM	#2
Ned Soltz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Teaneck, NJ Posts: 659	Haven't seen that yet. Will download later today and give it a try. Thanks! Ned

June 12th, 2008, 07:58 AM	#3
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Ironically the same link only has XDCAM Transfer 2.5.1 although 2.7 is available. For those who keep track of Sony's odd product numbering system, the new plugin is PDZK-LT1 As noted in the docs, one must have FCP 6.0.3 whereas other utilities will work the FCP 6.0.2. I believe 6.0.3 happens with QT 7.4.5 (and obviously 7.5).

June 12th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#4
Ned Soltz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Teaneck, NJ Posts: 659	Works perfectly

June 12th, 2008, 01:02 PM	#7
Ned Soltz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Teaneck, NJ Posts: 659	Used to live in Toronto.... Was always disgusted with every form of Canadian protectionism. But you've got to love a country that has "Canadian content" laws but would count re-runs of Bonanza as Canadian content since Lorne Greene was from Ottawa!

June 12th, 2008, 06:55 PM	#9
Barry J. Anwender Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 382	Ned, your point brings back fond memories as a prairie farm boy and "stubble jumper". Used to love watching Bonanza after coming in from doing the choirs. And yes those "hosers" in the CRTC did bend the content rules, so we could watch Lorne Greene again and again and ... Gave me a mysterious appreciation for Greene's latter role as Adama in original Battle Star Galactica series. It's been so mysterious that I am forced to admit I am a sci-fi addict. How's that for being traumatized by Canadian Content :-)

June 12th, 2008, 08:10 PM	#11
Thomas Smet Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,719	and real bacon... oops...

June 13th, 2008, 12:06 PM	#12
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Well now Canada can show any program originated anywhere with any actors as long as shot on EX and edited in FCP since one might assume they're all imported using Sony Canada's FCP Plugin. Someone did post somewhere that it's up in China too though. Does this make Canada and China the Sony EX software beta testers for Europe/USA?

June 15th, 2008, 05:19 AM	#15
Steve Cahill Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 321	Card is mounted on desktop. I navigate to the card via the Log and Transfer window, just will not see it. Where does your plug-in get installed in the OS when you did the install? I need to check to see if it is even getting installed, it said it had a successful install. I have previous installed the application called "ShotPut" @ http://www.imagineproducts.com/ShotPut_EXpress.html I wonder if it is stepping on the plug-in? This is all on my MAC 10.5.3 __________________ Regards Steve Last edited by Steve Cahill; June 15th, 2008 at 05:58 AM.