File reading problems at DVinfo.net

Brian Lai · March 25th, 2011, 04:56 PM

Does anyone have a similar problem in Final Cut Pro not being able to read the F3 MPEG 4 files recorded on S x S cards? I had to transfer the files into MOV using After Effects before Final Cut Pro recognise them. Am obviously doing something wrong here.

Also don't understand why the manual says the camera records in MPEG 2 Long GOP but the recorded files are MPEG 4. Does MPEG 2 only results if you record via dual link or external device?

Dave Sperling · March 25th, 2011, 05:22 PM

What is your workflow?
Are you using/ have you tried the Cinemon plug-in so that FCP can read the cards (bpav folders) directly?
Or are you having trouble using XDcam Transfer to convert the BPAV folders to FCP MOV files?
Do you have a workflow you've been using with XDcamEX 1/3 cameras that's not working with the F3?
Let us know step-by-step what your process is and we can try to help you in the right direction.

Alister Chapman · March 26th, 2011, 03:45 AM

You need to download and install the Sony XDCAM Browser software. Then from within FCP you clip "Import" "XDCAM Browser". This will start XDCAM browser. In XDCAM browser choose the files you want to import and right click or select "register to Final Cut Pro" then in the window that opens hit execute. The files will be re-wrapped to .mov's and added to the FCP project.

You can also buy and install Cinemon from Sony which bypasses the need to re-wrap the files into the .mov folder.

The camera records Mpeg 2. MP4 is a folder or wrapper for any type of mpeg content and should not be confused with mp4 which is normally H264/Mepg4.

Aaron Newsome · March 26th, 2011, 11:08 AM

Don't forget that file container and video encoding format are separate things. An mp4 container can contain video that is encoded in any number of different formats.

Brian Lai · March 27th, 2011, 05:09 AM

Thanks Dave, Alister and Aaron for the explanations. I'm getting a better grasp of it now.

March 25th, 2011, 04:56 PM	#1
Brian Lai Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 61	File reading problems Does anyone have a similar problem in Final Cut Pro not being able to read the F3 MPEG 4 files recorded on S x S cards? I had to transfer the files into MOV using After Effects before Final Cut Pro recognise them. Am obviously doing something wrong here. Also don't understand why the manual says the camera records in MPEG 2 Long GOP but the recorded files are MPEG 4. Does MPEG 2 only results if you record via dual link or external device?

March 25th, 2011, 05:22 PM	#2
Dave Sperling Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 780	Re: File reading problems What is your workflow? Are you using/ have you tried the Cinemon plug-in so that FCP can read the cards (bpav folders) directly? Or are you having trouble using XDcam Transfer to convert the BPAV folders to FCP MOV files? Do you have a workflow you've been using with XDcamEX 1/3 cameras that's not working with the F3? Let us know step-by-step what your process is and we can try to help you in the right direction.

March 26th, 2011, 03:45 AM	#3
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	Re: File reading problems You need to download and install the Sony XDCAM Browser software. Then from within FCP you clip "Import" "XDCAM Browser". This will start XDCAM browser. In XDCAM browser choose the files you want to import and right click or select "register to Final Cut Pro" then in the window that opens hit execute. The files will be re-wrapped to .mov's and added to the FCP project. You can also buy and install Cinemon from Sony which bypasses the need to re-wrap the files into the .mov folder. The camera records Mpeg 2. MP4 is a folder or wrapper for any type of mpeg content and should not be confused with mp4 which is normally H264/Mepg4. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

March 26th, 2011, 11:08 AM	#4
Aaron Newsome Major Player Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 590	Re: File reading problems Don't forget that file container and video encoding format are separate things. An mp4 container can contain video that is encoded in any number of different formats.

March 27th, 2011, 05:09 AM	#5
Brian Lai Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 61	Re: File reading problems Thanks Dave, Alister and Aaron for the explanations. I'm getting a better grasp of it now.