Before I erase ...
Hi there,
I am using a AVCHD sony XHR-NX5U NXCAM and I have reach a point where I will erase the CF card that I have used so far.
In order to save all data, I have copied the content of my card on an external HD.
The folder contains the following subfolders
AVF_INFO and AVCHD with BDMV in which I find STREAM, PLAYLIST and CLIPINF folders.
The stream folder contains the MTS files, whereas the clipinf contains .CPI
My questions are the following
1) do I ned to save all these folders or only the Stream folder
2) once I have saved, can I still import the clips in the timeline of a new FCP project ? How ? just by putting them in the browser window of Log and transfer ?
3) next time I save, can I just copy the new MTS files in the stream folder that I have on my HD after the first save ?
4) is this the best procedure to save my clips before I erase the compact flash card ?
Thanks in advance
Ivan
1. YES. Otherwise the files are unusable in Final Cut.
2. Using log and transfer. Read the section in the manual about using this feature.
3. NO. Copy the entire folder structure.
4. Yes, save on multiple devices.
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