Sony Cinémon.MP4 plugin experience? at DVinfo.net

Jeremy Hugues · October 27th, 2010, 01:33 PM

Hello everyone,

Anyone has downloaded and tried this magical new plugin that Sony brought out to accelerate our workflow.
Here is a video demo: Sony VideON | Cinémon™.mp4 Software Plugin Demo Video | XDCAM EX Camcorders

Download here: Sony | Micro Site HD File-Based Workflow

License cost is 899 dollars !!!!!!!!

Looking forward to hearing from your tests.

Cheers

Luben Izov · October 27th, 2010, 01:50 PM

Thank you Jeremy for the info. That is a great way for all EX users. BTW the price is only$99. I would guess that you missed read the $ for an 8 ;-)
Cheers

Jeremy Hugues · October 27th, 2010, 02:16 PM

Sorry about the 899 bucks. It's 99 indeed.
I am trying the plugin Cinemon MP4 and I am very happy.
So much time and space saved !
One counterside is that I don't have this XDCAM import folder that I could keep as an archive with my other post production files. Now, it's a choice to make.

I just don't understand why Apple has not included this in FCS yet.

Maybe it will be in the next Final Cut Pro coming with Lion.

Vincent Rozenberg · November 1st, 2010, 04:58 PM

I tried it out for a bit, worked as described. Have to test in a real work environment though, to bend it to the limits. I'll keep you posted.

Charles Newcomb · November 1st, 2010, 06:23 PM

I hate working in Final Cut Studio. I'm not spending any more money than I have already wasted on it.

Anybody want to buy my copy?

Vincent Rozenberg · November 1st, 2010, 06:40 PM

Wow, that's deep anger Charles, how did fcp harm you..?

Charles Newcomb · November 1st, 2010, 08:41 PM

It's not anger. It's just a fact. Compared to other NLEs I've used (Avid, Mac and PC Premiere, Sony Vegas, Edius), I do not enjoy working with Final Cut Pro. If it weren't for one client I have who insists I use it because someone told him "it's the industry standard," I wouldn't even have it on my computer... and I'm a Mac Guy, even for the stuff I do in (shudder) Windows.

Some people like it. I don't. But that one client does a lot of business with me, and the client is always right.

Vincent Rozenberg · November 2nd, 2010, 12:38 AM

I have to say, as an fcp user I see your point. I wrote a blogpost about it the other day: Is Premiere Pro outshining Final Cut Pro? | Vincent Rozenberg

About the plugin: it seems to me that if I open the mp4 files in QuickTime they're out of sync?

Vincent Rozenberg · November 2nd, 2010, 01:34 AM

Just in playback I mean, not really out of sync. Anyone experiences that as well?

Derek Heeps · September 22nd, 2013, 03:10 PM

I downloaded the 60 day trial version and it works a treat , allowing me to import XD CAM files into FCP 6 and edit them on my PowerMac G5 , or indeed just to view them !

The proprietary Sony software requires OS 10.6 and an Intel processor so this is the only way I can ingest XD CAM footage just now .

Unfortunately , the Cinemon software seems only to be available to purchase in the USA just now , which is a pain . Hopefully it will become available globally soon .

October 27th, 2010, 01:33 PM	#1
Jeremy Hugues New Boot Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mantry - France Posts: 13	Sony Cinémon.MP4 plugin experience? No more XDCAM Transfer !! Hello everyone, Anyone has downloaded and tried this magical new plugin that Sony brought out to accelerate our workflow. Here is a video demo: Sony VideON \| Cinémon™.mp4 Software Plugin Demo Video \| XDCAM EX Camcorders Download here: Sony \| Micro Site HD File-Based Workflow License cost is 899 dollars !!!!!!!! Looking forward to hearing from your tests. Cheers Last edited by Jeremy Hugues; October 27th, 2010 at 02:27 PM. Reason: Title not clear enough

October 27th, 2010, 01:50 PM	#2
Luben Izov Major Player Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Rock Posts: 254	Thank you Jeremy Thank you Jeremy for the info. That is a great way for all EX users. BTW the price is only$99. I would guess that you missed read the $ for an 8 ;-) Cheers

October 27th, 2010, 02:16 PM	#3
Jeremy Hugues New Boot Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mantry - France Posts: 13	99 dollars is a deal Sorry about the 899 bucks. It's 99 indeed. I am trying the plugin Cinemon MP4 and I am very happy. So much time and space saved ! One counterside is that I don't have this XDCAM import folder that I could keep as an archive with my other post production files. Now, it's a choice to make. I just don't understand why Apple has not included this in FCS yet. Maybe it will be in the next Final Cut Pro coming with Lion.

September 22nd, 2013, 03:10 PM	#10
Derek Heeps Major Player Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Glasgow , Scotland Posts: 224	Re: Sony Cinémon.MP4 plugin experience? I downloaded the 60 day trial version and it works a treat , allowing me to import XD CAM files into FCP 6 and edit them on my PowerMac G5 , or indeed just to view them ! The proprietary Sony software requires OS 10.6 and an Intel processor so this is the only way I can ingest XD CAM footage just now . Unfortunately , the Cinemon software seems only to be available to purchase in the USA just now , which is a pain . Hopefully it will become available globally soon .

November 1st, 2010, 04:58 PM	#4
Vincent Rozenberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 475	I tried it out for a bit, worked as described. Have to test in a real work environment though, to bend it to the limits. I'll keep you posted.

November 1st, 2010, 06:23 PM	#5
Charles Newcomb Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salida, Colorado Posts: 561	I hate working in Final Cut Studio. I'm not spending any more money than I have already wasted on it. Anybody want to buy my copy?

November 1st, 2010, 06:40 PM	#6
Vincent Rozenberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 475	Wow, that's deep anger Charles, how did fcp harm you..?

November 1st, 2010, 08:41 PM	#7
Charles Newcomb Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salida, Colorado Posts: 561	It's not anger. It's just a fact. Compared to other NLEs I've used (Avid, Mac and PC Premiere, Sony Vegas, Edius), I do not enjoy working with Final Cut Pro. If it weren't for one client I have who insists I use it because someone told him "it's the industry standard," I wouldn't even have it on my computer... and I'm a Mac Guy, even for the stuff I do in (shudder) Windows. Some people like it. I don't. But that one client does a lot of business with me, and the client is always right.

November 2nd, 2010, 12:38 AM	#8
Vincent Rozenberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 475	I have to say, as an fcp user I see your point. I wrote a blogpost about it the other day: Is Premiere Pro outshining Final Cut Pro? \| Vincent Rozenberg About the plugin: it seems to me that if I open the mp4 files in QuickTime they're out of sync?

November 2nd, 2010, 01:34 AM	#9
Vincent Rozenberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 475	Just in playback I mean, not really out of sync. Anyone experiences that as well?