DVCPRO HD framerate converter & timecode

when using the DVCPRO HD framerate converter tool in FCP, is there a way to retain the original timecode? When I convert my footage, it writes all new timecode and was wondering if I'm missing something.
Thanks all

Nope...all new timecode is created...because an all new clip is being created.
Why do you need to retain the original code?
Shane

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Need your help once again.
I just completed my first "HI DEF" edit.
All footage was DVCPRO HD 720P24 and edited in like sequence... all went fine and an DVCPRO HD master is complete.
Now the client wants a standard def version and I'm having a hard time getting an SD export that looks good.
I don't have access to an HD deck right now to attemp any downconvert that way so I've been playing with various exports and settings
I have tried exporting to Uncompressed 8bit for output to Betacam and I'm getting what look like heavy interlace issues on playback to NTSC monitor.
It's been a long day so I hope I'm just missing something simple in the export settings.
Any thoughts at this late hour would be a great help.
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rh

Well, not surprisingly, looks like OPERATOR ERROR once again.
As near as I can tell, I was exporting from Compressor with the wrong frame rate. Got that right and it looks much more better!
Thanks for tweeking my brain in that direction Michael.
And just a general thankyou to this board.
Most of the questions I ask here come down to something I've missed, but often I get to the point where I can't see the forest for the trees, (or sequence for the clips, or timecode for the numbers......) I can't tell you how often my searches here, or your answers have got me back on track.
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Can you please help me figure out the recipe to convert DVCPRO HD 16x9 to MiniDV Letterboxed?
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Create a NTSC DV sequence with the same timebase as your DVCProHD sequence (probably 23.98). Nest the DVCProHD sequence. Render.
When you print the DV sequence to tape, FCP will automatically add the pulldown to 29.97 on the way out the firewire.

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Firstly, thanks for your help and apologies for posting perhaps an amature question on this forum.
I'm trying to create a sequence which is using footage which was shot on two cameras. One wide screen, and one normal. As you can imagine, when it flips to the wide screen footage there are the black marks top and bottom. Question is, can I confert the wide screen footage to standard?
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Use the same tool I recommended to this guy, the DVCPRO HD FRAMERATE CONVERTER:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1437829&tstart=0
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Use the same tool I recommended to this guy, the DVCPRO HD FRAMERATE CONVERTER:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1437829&tstart=0
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Hi, I shot a music video on the HVX-200 with a setting of 720p60 (59.94) and a framerate of 23.98. However one of my shots was set shot erroneously at 720p30 (29.97). When I play it back, the shot stutters as the camera was booming down. I can't use the DVCPRO Frame Rate Converter as it gives me an error message of only being able to convert clips shot at 59.94.
Any ideas how to convert this?
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DON'T use CInema Tools and CONFORM. That will slow the shot down...in a destructive manner. Meaning that it will alter the clip and you can't go back. You'd have to reimport.
Try Compressor. Advanced Conversion. Make sure you make all the settings as BEST.
Also try Nattress.com, Standards Converter (demo available). This does a decent job.
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Can Quicktime Pro 7 play dvcpro hd files?

I have a Macbook Pro os x 10.5.7.
I have Quicktime Pro player 7.6.2
I have been trying to play .mov files that are dvcpro hd files converted from Final Cut. Sound only, no video. A window pops up when I go to play the file that says, "Additional software is required to play this media. It may be available from the quicktime components page." But of course it doesn't say what and on that page I couldn't find anything that seemed to manage this issue.
After all my research I learned that I may not be able to play those files without Final Cut, however, I just played them on my brothers macbook pro, etc (same deal as my machine) and they played. The only difference was in his Quicktime preferences there was a reference to Final Cut color at the bottom of the box. He doesn't have Final cut on his machine and we have the same version Quicktime.
So, is there a codec or something I'm missing to get these files to play? Please help...been searching for an answer for hours to no avail and I really need to get into these files.
thanks
C

That's always an option and I've thought about it but my brother's computer is not always available (like now as he has left the premises with it) and I really want to try to work out this kink. Sorry, I didn't say that I actually need to edit these videos and I don't want to lose quality either by converting them to something that may not have the hd great quality they have now.
He does not have FCP and I'm pretty sure he doesn't have Color either. And I found out that he actually has an older operating system than me. Any other suggestions?
Thanks...really appreciate your time!
C

Conversion steps and equipment of VHS tapes

I have seen on the forum several different (but usually old) references for converting VHS tapes. What I would like to see listed is a professionals explanation of the steps and equipment that will yield the best results. Specifically here is what I want to do with a lot of family VHS tapes of reunions, vacations, etc.
What is the best file format to store the new digital movies if you are going to further edit them using FCP X? When playing the tapes through a VCR and going through a converter, what are some possible converters to use now days? Is it best to use a Time Base Corrector? I know some of these things probably don't matter but if a person can afford to purchase a decent converter and TBC why not? Especially if it will yield better source files to work from. If some of this is overkill and it is just as easy to cart the tapes to a local Video store that will convert the VHS to DVD should this be done?
Again, after converting the analog VHS to digital, is there a preferred file format or file type to use?
Before I start editing the raw files I would like to have the best possilbe file and then I will select clips from within and make a more watchable home movie.
Its a big project but I would enjoy the process and learning more about FCP X in the process.
Any thoughts you have would be helpful.
Many thanks,
Greg

VHS was typically half-resolution broadcast, that is: 580 to 640 x 240. Some high quality units had 480, up to 520 lines of vertical resolution... but those were a long time ago and you really can't find any players today that support that resolution. If you have one of the older high-end players that still function well (I always wore mine out every 2 - 3 years) check the documentation and see how many "lines" of resolution you get from it.
I have an ADVC-55. It works with FCPX directly. It shows up in the Import media window as a directly connected camera. These units do not require "driver software" - they work "right out of the box." Quicktime Pro 7 can also import/record video from the ADVC-55 directly: just set QT7 to record and play your source. [Select the Video Source: ADVC-### in Preferences > Recording.] Quicktime X can record from the ADVC-55, and surprisingly, exporting (saving) preserves the framerate and codecs [click the disclosure triangle in the record window on the transport controls and select the ADVC unit from the Camera portion of the menu.]
The input (into FCPX) from HD sources (camcorder) is 720x480 (29.97 interlaced) and necessitates setting the Anamorphic Override to Widescreen.
The documentation does not specify whether timecode is supplied by the unit, but it does. Selecting Get Info for the saved recording shows the codecs used as: DV/DVCPro - NTSC; Linear PCM; Timecode. These are the codecs which the converted video will be saved. These are all perfectly compatible with FCPX and can be used natively or you can opt to transcode optimized/proxy media if you wish. You won't have much trouble editing SD video in FCPX. It's actually "smaller" than HD proxy media (which is 960x540 prores 422.)
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The difference in price between the ADVC-55 and the 110 right now is about $31 US. If your budget is tight, get the 55, otherwise, don't skimp. I will offer this caveat as well: the 55 does not require an external power supply AS LONG AS you have FW400 connections (6-pin Firewire.) If all you have is 4-pin (FW800) then you will need to buy the "optional" power converter AND a FW400 to FW800 converter "cable" (or just the FW800 male/FW400 female plug -- phantom power is not transmitted through these converters cables). For the 55, you can connect anything that has *composite* connectors AND/OR S-Video (use S-Video if you've got it.) With the 110, you can connect a DV cable directly.
I have also used USB converters... two different kinds -- the kind you can buy from Roxio (they're all rather generic and specialized for just this one purpose), and the EyeTV Hybrid adapter set... don't waste your money -- there is no way to "clean up" the video from a VHS player -- they're cheap for a reason. At least the EyeTV Hybrid is an awesome tv receiver.
Here is a sample from the ADVC-55:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH7QeY__jCI
The VHS tape was about 10 years old and recorded on another recorder (tapes play best on the player they were recorded on), and I believe it was 2nd gen (a tape from a tape, aka, a dupe). The Player I used was a rather recent Sony VHS/DVD recorder combo thing (not "great", but adequate -- if you don't have a good transport, you won't get a good playback, you'll have tracking problems you can't fix.) Post was in FCP7.
Here's another sample that was in much worse condition starting out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvtrDwLkbPI&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL706EBF3 00562916B
Good luck!

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I have some older DV Tapes that I transferred to the iMacs hard drive with FCE.
The codecs show it as DV/DVCPRO - NTSC, LLinear PCM, Timecode.
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When I convert it to an m4v file it loses the audio despite Quicktime being able to play
it with audio. What would be the easiest way to convert this file to an APTV format?

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Can't Export from FCE to QuickTime Movie w/o recompression

I have problems with choosing the correct settings for export of a FCE video clip to QuickTime Movie. I want the best possible quality (without recompression).
In the manual it says:
"Exporting a Self-Contained Movie Without Recompressing the Media
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My exported file has this format:
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I have seen this question in the FCE archive and people simply say there is no recompression in FCE Export to QT Movie, but clearly there is since I see the H.264 codec listed in my output file and the bit-rate is a about 1/14th the rate of the original source material. The output file size is also much smaller. What gives. How can I get an unrecompressed file out of FCE so I can send it to a coworker for futher editing with his FCE.

dsut56 wrote:
Does anyone else have anything to add to this thread. I'm, sure I'm using Export to QuickTime Movie and not using QuickTime Conversion and from the file specifications I've given above, it is clear that a 14:1 compression took place.
Doug
Double check:
There are only three options in the QuickTime Movie export window.
1. Include: The Audio and Video, Audio Only or Video Only.
2. Markers: Select whateve you want or don't want.
3. The Make Movie Self-Contained selection check box.
Is this what you see?
The export will mirror the Sequence or selected part of the Sequence.
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Can't import mov files into Final Cut Pro

I can't seem to import some .mov files into FCP. The codecs showing in "info" for the files are DV/DVCPRO - NTSC, Linear PCM, Timecode. I have other files which I can import into FCP and they show the exact same codecs in their info page. I have no trouble opening either in Quicktime.

What is the origin of these files? You may want to use QT or Compressor to re-encode them to the same codec. Possbily they are very old QT versions. But yes, where did they originate from?

Will final cut x open older media?

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Will FCP X open media I captued using prior versions of FCP? One of my older projects was captued off a tape in "DV/DVCPRO - NTSC, Linear PCM Timecode" If i get FCP X will i be able to import those files from "Capture Scratch" and work on them?
I am thinking off taking a plunge with FCP X and practice with older footage while apple fixes/adds all new things so FCP X becomes usable in real world.
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Edit to Tape not working for me!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!!

Hey everyone,
I've researched this in many forums and have found what could be the answer, only to try and still get NOTHING!!!
When I drag seq. to ETT window I get the pop-up but 'insert', 'assemble', and 'preview' are kind of greyed out, and don't let me drop anything in, i.e sequence from browser, from viewer, clips, etc.
GOAL:
To Output Final Sequence from FCP6 to DVCPRO HD Tape, (Panasonic 1200a Deck). WITH TIMECODE for Broadcast at 29.97/59.94!!
SPECS:
*MAC PRO-*
Quad Core Intel Xeon Processor
3 Ghz
2 Processors
8 cores
L2 Cache per proc. 8MB
Memory-8GB
Bus Speed 1.33 Ghz
Boot Rom Ver. MP21.007F.B06
SMC Ver. 1.15f3
*FCP Ver. 6.0.2*
*AJA KONA 3 Ver. 5.1*
Digital out – 720p 59.94
Control – Playback timing /Genlock - Freerun
Codec – Pattern 2:3:3:2
Timecode - Input ---RP188 LTC
- Output--- Use QT Timecode is UNCHECKED
- 30 FPS DF
*Panasonic DVCPRO HD AJ-HD1200A*
Timecode Settings –
TCG MODE – REGEN
RUN MODE - REC
TC SOURCE - INT
Footage was shot 720P 24PN on Panasonic HVX200. Ingested via P2 Cards/P2 Store, (W/ REMOVE ADVANCED PULLDOWN FRAMES checked).
Project was edited in a 23.98 timeline.
Have tried: Exporting to QT at both 29.97 and 59.94—then re-importing into FCP with a new timeline w/ matching settings.
I have been told that FCP doesn’t produce TC ‘going out’ and that essentially we are looking to 'MATCH-EDIT' to timecode on tape.
I have Black and coded tape to 00:58:50;00
Project In point is 00:59:00;02 --for all intents/purposes this is a test seq. so OUT point is 01:01:00;07
I have complete Deck Control in FCP but, the problem I’m having is not being able to use the “Edit to Tape” func. In FCP. I can Black and Code the beginning of the tape, and the “ETT” window shows the corresponding timecode on the deck, but when I go to drop the sequence in the ‘Insert’ or ‘Assemble’ drop box, I get nothing? I don’t know if it’s the settings in the DECK, KONA CARD or FCP??
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!SHOW AIRING in 2 DAYS!!!!
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Zack

That deck cannot do insert editing or assemble editing with proper show time to the 1200 deck. That is that decks big weakness. Only the 1400 deck has this ability. You'll have to crash record and then get the tape dubbed at a dub facility with the proper show code.
TRUST ME...I have been down this path.
Shane

Post production process for green screen shoot documentary

Hello: Can someone confirm that this is the best way to continue:
Panasonic HDV footage shot on a green screen - Dvcpro stock
footage converted to Apple Pro Rez 720x480 from tape
the project is a 30 frame DV NTSC project 720x480
build the comps with green screen footage (Pro Rez) 720x480
This is a documentary that has many different source file sizes and codecs. Once I lock the cut, I am going to recompress all the archive and stock footage to Pro Rez 720x480, intercut the comps that I build and burn a DVD. Does this make sense?
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No such thing. DVCPRO HD, or in your case...DV.
This sounds good on paper. I'd shoot and capture a test to see if it is viable, before you spend loads of cash shooting something that doesn't work right.
TEST TEST TEST...
Shane

Reverse Telecine DVCProHD 1080/60i 24p Problems!

Heres what happened.
1. Captured DVCProHD 1080/60i footage shot in 24P.
2. Edited footage in 29.97 rate.
3. Realized Pulldown was never removed.
4. Selected the bin with all original media, and then selected "tools" menu and "Remove advanced pulldown"
5. FCP6 batch processed for a while. clip by clip.
6. after process was finished a few clips per bin are offline.
7. FCP will not "reconnect" these offline clips.
8. FCP will not import these clips when accessed through the finder (drag and drop to the bin).
What happened? I need to reimport these clips. I would appreciate any and all help.
Heres more info...
1. the clips that processed properly show 23.98 when getting "item properties>format"
2. offline clips open/play in Quicktime.
3. when importing offline clips, FCP gives incompatible/unsupported error.
4. in finder duplicating and renaming offline clip doesnt work.
5. exporting offline clip to another DVCProHD clip doesnt work.
thank you for reading.

Wish I could help, but can only post that I too am having problems with progressive footage.
Heres what happened for me.
1. Captured DVCProHD 1080/60P footage shot in 24P.
2. Edited footage in 59.94 rate.
3. Realized Pulldown was never removed.
4. Selected original media, and then selected "tools" menu and "Remove advanced pulldown"
5. Got error stating footage not DVCProHD (which it is).
6. Tried DVCPro frame rate converter > 23.98 (tried all variables)
7. At the end of processing clips I get the incompatible/unsupported error.
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