HELP ! NO DVCPRO HD 720p capture preset

I'm about to start a job shot on DVCPRO HD 720p 25 PAL on Friday, but through research I thought I could capture at this rate, I've just found out that you can only do it of P2......
Any ideas?
Matt
Help...........

You need FCP 5.1.2 to work with 720p25 footage. And make sure that you have SHOW ALL selected in the Easy Setup window.
Shane

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Why not simply import the files via firewire in the original codec or, if the material is stored on a P2 card, simply drag the files onto the hard drive and use log and transfer?
The DVCProHD 720 960x720 dimension is how the codec stores the material. When it is played, it is translated into a full frame size of 1280x720. If you move the DVCPro material to a ProRes codec, the 1280x720 preset is appropriate.
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What are you using as the capture device? VTR, camera, P2 card reader?
Version of FCP?
Version of OSX
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Computer model? (there is no such thing as a G5 Mac Pro)
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hvxuser wrote:
I found that most interesting.... but again I ask why do you need to go to all the hassle and it IS hassle of RE-encoding from MXF to QT? I'm editing the MXF files straight.
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Eeew.
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Sorry for the silly question. But I'm wondering is someone can tell me where I can the DVCPro HD 720p codec for Quicktime (MAC). I have some HD quicktimes that are not playing video (just white) and they were exported using this codec. I've searched for it, even on some free codec sights, but haven't had any luck.
Thanks in advance!
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Thanks for the response. I've copied the info from the Movie Info Window below. (By the way I have Quicktime Pro and it is updated).
Movie Info:
Format: DVCPRO HD 720p60, 960 x 720 (1248 x 702), Millions
16-bit Integer (Big Endian), Stereo, 48.000 kHz
FPS: 23.98
Playing FPS: Available While Playing
Data Size: 169.82 MB
Date Rate: 47.56 mbits/sec
Duration 00:00:29.94
Normal Size: 1280 x 720 pixels
Current Size: 1280 x 720 pixels (Actual)
Mac OS X (10.4.9)

HELP ! NO DVCPRO HD 720p capture preset

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