XDCAM & HDV workflow for SDE at DVinfo.net

Jason LeFrense · March 9th, 2009, 08:45 AM

Hey Folks, I have a question about workflow. I am using the EX3 with the Z7 and editing SDE on a MBP with FCP 6.0.5. What formats should I shoot in and what settings should I use to edit the footage for the fastest results. I don't have too much time as it is in the rendering process so I will only be doing minor color corrections. If anyone could give me a couple of ideas that would be great. Also I'm thinking about playing the from my MBP to a projector so if you have any ideas on how I could do that besides playing it from the timeline that would be great also.

Mitchell Lewis · March 9th, 2009, 10:07 AM

Okay........what's SDE? Standard Definition Editing? If so, I would use XDCAM EX Clip Browser to import your clips as Raw DV clips (720x480). It does a great job with this conversion, and there's no watermark. Then, edit your DV format footage as normal.

If you plan on doing this, I would shoot 60i instead of any of the progressive formats.

There might be a way to convert to HDV, but I don't have any experience with that. Sorry....

Jason LeFrense · March 9th, 2009, 10:19 AM

I'm sorry I should have been more clear. SDE is a Same Day Edit, for doing weddings. But any advice would be great since I'm new to the XDCAM workflow.

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March 9th, 2009, 08:45 AM	#1
Jason LeFrense Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Canada Posts: 126	XDCAM & HDV workflow for SDE Hey Folks, I have a question about workflow. I am using the EX3 with the Z7 and editing SDE on a MBP with FCP 6.0.5. What formats should I shoot in and what settings should I use to edit the footage for the fastest results. I don't have too much time as it is in the rendering process so I will only be doing minor color corrections. If anyone could give me a couple of ideas that would be great. Also I'm thinking about playing the from my MBP to a projector so if you have any ideas on how I could do that besides playing it from the timeline that would be great also.

March 9th, 2009, 10:07 AM	#2
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	Okay........what's SDE? Standard Definition Editing? If so, I would use XDCAM EX Clip Browser to import your clips as Raw DV clips (720x480). It does a great job with this conversion, and there's no watermark. Then, edit your DV format footage as normal. If you plan on doing this, I would shoot 60i instead of any of the progressive formats. There might be a way to convert to HDV, but I don't have any experience with that. Sorry.... __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

March 9th, 2009, 03:00 PM	#4
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March 9th, 2009, 10:19 AM	#3
Jason LeFrense Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Canada Posts: 126	I'm sorry I should have been more clear. SDE is a Same Day Edit, for doing weddings. But any advice would be great since I'm new to the XDCAM workflow.