XDCAM EX

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XDCAM EX

I shot some footage with a JVC HM100. Imported to FCP and dropped a clip on the timeline. I said OK to changing the sequence to match. I checked and under the Quicktime video settings, the compressor is XSCAMEX 1080i60. Should I be changing this to Apple ProREs422? THis footage is ending up on a DVD.

imac i5 2.8ghz quad core, 8gb of ram, Mac OS X (10.6.6), -JVC HM100U camera- iPad- 64gig 3G - appletv (2nd gen)

Posted on Mar 31, 2011 10:46 AM

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Answer 1

Mar 31, 2011 10:58 AM in response to Jerry Hicklin1

I'd leave it native. After all, it's supported. What Mbps is this stuff? Not familiar with the camera much...

Jerry

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Answer 2

Mar 31, 2011 11:06 AM in response to Jerry Hofmann

Sorry, where do I find that?

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Answer 3

Mar 31, 2011 11:11 AM in response to Jerry Hicklin1

I think there's a column in the Browser, or just select a clip and type cmd+9... it's in the dialog box somewhere.

Jerry

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Answer 4

Mar 31, 2011 11:18 AM in response to Jerry Hicklin1

Oh, the column's name would be Data Rate.

Jerry

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Answer 5

Mar 31, 2011 11:22 AM in response to Jerry Hofmann

most are either 4.2 or 4.3 Mbps

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Answer 6

Mar 31, 2011 11:49 AM in response to Jerry Hicklin1

It's 4:2:0 color then. If you have a lot of graphics, and stills etc to add or a lot of effects, you might want to work in ProRes, otherwise though, I'd not bother if the delivery is an SD DVD or the web.

Jerry

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Answer 7

Mar 31, 2011 11:54 AM in response to Jerry Hofmann

One last question, I shot this in 1920x1080, as I am not burning HD, is this a waste? I thought I might try shooting at 1280x720, would it look any worse? I want to keep the highest Def. I can get but don't want to waste a lot of room and time and get nothing in return. I thought that shooting at the highest level would produce the best results but am rethinking that. Thanks so much for your input.

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Answer 8

Mar 31, 2011 12:57 PM in response to Jerry Hicklin1

Shoot in 1280X720 mov. Go to the settings - render control - choose ProRes 422 instead of same as codec. Export QuickTime ProRes 422 or Pro Res 422 LT. Its is a bigger file than XDCam EX but the the final output is perfect. 1280X720 is the best option.

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Answer 9

Mar 31, 2011 2:24 PM in response to Finnur Bardarson

Thank you so much, this is exactly what I was looking for. Jerry

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Answer 10

Mar 31, 2011 2:31 PM in response to Jerry Hicklin1

Glad I could help. I own this great camcorder my self and I have after lot of reading come to this conclusion. After al,l this as "Final Cut Pro camcorder" as they call it and I love this camcorder.

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Answer 11

Mar 31, 2011 2:32 PM in response to Jerry Hicklin1

So when I am ready to burn, go to FILE>EXPORT>QUICKTIME MOVIE>and set the SETTINGS to Apple ProRes 422 1920x1080 60i 48khz (as this is what it was shot at). Do I check the MAKE SELF CONTAINED MOVIE? I don't see ProRes LT, I am using 6.0.6 so maybe its not there?

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Answer 12

Tom Wolsky

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Mar 31, 2011 2:40 PM in response to Jerry Hicklin1

If your sequence is in that format you just use current settings. You check make self-contained if you want a high resolution master. LT i not available in v6.

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Answer 13

Mar 31, 2011 2:52 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

Well, if I go to SEQUENCE tab in FCP and click on SETTINGS, then the Quicktime Video Setting , under Compressor its set at XSCAM EX 1080i60 which is what it set to when I dragged the first clip onto the timeline. Do I still export to CURRENT SETTINGS? Sorry for my confusion. Just want to be sure I get it right.

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Answer 14

Tom Wolsky

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Mar 31, 2011 3:04 PM in response to Jerry Hicklin1

Depends on what you want, need, why you're exporting. Either one will produce good results.

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Answer 15

Mar 31, 2011 3:37 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

Burning to DVD. Have not tried BlueRay. Would it be any better?

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