Naming files Log and Transfer'd from a card

I'm still experimenting with workflow after starting to capture on an AVHCD card instead of tape.
I'm getting the shots into FCP ok, and have worked out how to assemble them so it's like working off tape rather than wading endlessy through scores of files.
But this requires renaming the files - which I'd have wanted to do anyway.
For back-up I'm then copying the raw contents of the card to a small drive before deleting to make room for new shots. So these files still have those strange numbered names that the camera makes.
At some point I will also empty the FCP scratch discs, at which time the card copy on the small drive will become my only source. So if I ever have to rebuild the project I'll need to relink to these.
In the old days we just redigitised the tapes and all was well, but I'm not sure what will happen when I try to re-transfer the AVCHD data from the small drive - as the file names now will be different. I presume I'll have to relink manually, which could be quite a pain and could invlolve a lot of trial and error.
I assume FCD can't reference some code which remains unchanged when you rename by any chance?
Is there something I should be doing that I'm not?
(Thinking now I should have been more careful to create uniqle 'reel' names - oh well)
Thanks
Tom

Spectacular fail.
As I feared, when I try to relink the offline media, FCP is looking for the names I created in the browser - which in the old days would have been the names I created in the Log and Capture window when digitising from tape (EG London GVs) and therefore consistent, whereas the names on the card back-up disc are still the names that the camera created (EG M2000127).
I've tried finding the first and last clips and linking, but still FCP tellls me that the attributes don't match, so I've plainly got the wrong ones.
I reckon that if I still had the camera names in the browser it would find them ok, but I don't.
What does everyone else do? The only thing I can think of is to copy all the files after Transferring them in, and then renaming the dupes, but this would double the data storage, and I'm not even sure it would work.
I have the raw footage on disc and it will play just fine. And I have a healthy FCP project. Shurely they will want to dance?

Similar Messages

  • Log and transfer footage from Panasonic GH1 into FCE

    I have already read the few threads discussing importing AVCHD video from the Panasonic GH1 camera into FCE. I was expecting that the 1080x24 (wrapped in 60i) would import OK but the 720x60p would not. However, so far, I have had both formats import using the log and transfer just fine. These have been only short clips roughly a minute or less in length but no sign of FCE crashing when importing the 60p footage.
    So, is this considered normal or has something in the most recent OSX updates fixed this FCE capability?

    The program is usually able to ingest 24p and 60p footage fine, but upon exporting it will be conformed to the frame rate of your sequence. Since FCE doesn't support custom sequences all exported movies are either in 29.97fps or 25fps. Problems also sometimes arise where the program interprets your footage as 29.97fps instead of what it actually is, causing the audio to drift a bit as well.
    Better to stick to what the program supports: 50i/25p and 60i/30p. If you need the functionality of 24p or 60p you should upgrade to Final Cut Pro.

  • FCE log and transfer goes from avchd to prores which then requires rendering down to AIC -- what's with that??

    Someone gave me a Sony camera (HDR-CX160) to try to get some footage out of...
    Log and Transfer worked fine, but the resulting files in Capture Scratch are ProRes.  When I add them to the timeline, it requires rendering (Lengthy rendering), presumably to convert to AIC.
    How can I get Log and Tranfer to go straight to AIC??

    Do you have FCS or FCP-X installed on the same computer? Also, the HDR-CX160 is capable of shooting 60p which is not Log and Tansfer, or FCE compatible. You need to make sure the camera is recording 1080i60.
    Anyway, try this:
    Open Log and Transfer, and click on the gear in the upper/center portion of the pane to select preferences:
    When the preference open, navigate to AVCHD Plugin and choose Apple Intermediate Codec.
    Then try importing your files.
    MtD

  • AVCHD log and transfer - Only from a camera?

    I am thinking about upgrading my camera to a AVCHD camera.  I saw on a post that you can only log and transfer AVCHD footage from the camera and not just the card attached via card reader.  Can someone shed some light on this.  I want to be able to shoot, transfer/backup onto an external HDD and then Log and Transfer from the drive.  I want to keep the camera busy out in the field and not tied up on my desk.
    Thanks community!
    Brian

    You may fing this helpful:
    http://library.creativecow.net/articles/ross_shane/tapeless-workflow_fcp-7/video -tutorial
    When using card readers make sure it supports the larger capacity cards or at least the size card you are using.
    Al

  • Can FCP log and transfer footage from the Panasonic full HD 1080p camcorder

    Hi, my subject heading says it all. But I have read a review of the current consumer HD camcorders from Panasonic that says they have their own codec, and that it cannot be edited on any software but their own, which is not available in a Mac version... the review was a few months old, though, so hopefully Apple have now put in place updates so that we can ingest footage from this camera...
    Does anyone know about this? If not, any idea where I can find out?
    Thanks very much for any light on this situation!

    Sorry if you didn't know about this, but the review says that when recording at 1080/50p Panasonic uses a proprietory codec... I assumed that would be any model they produce that records at 50p.
    The review of the Panasonic HDC-TM700 states "The camcorder uses traditional AVCHD compression for every shooting mode other than the 1080/50p setting. (my emphasis)<
    If the reviewer doesn't know, how would we? We're FCP geeks, not universal camera knowledge base wonks.
    Research the codec specifically and the camera model you are likely to find some kind of hack or workaround. I have two Panasonic hdx170s and we have absolutely no issues bringing in full 1080 from the P2 cards but most of our stuff is shot 720.
    bogiesan

  • Log and Transfer won't recognize card

    I'm having issues on both Mac Pro Desktop and MacBook Pros with FCP 6.0.6 not recognizing video on my Compact Flash card. The card DOES show up on the computer's desktop. We're shooting on Sony 270u cameras. The video on the card is in .avi. It was working before, but lately has stopped. I've re-installed the Sony Recording Unit plug-in and it has SOMETIMES corrected the issue. The cards are reformatted every time they are use(we were told to do this from a consultant at Apple). I'm at a loss. There's no time for issues like this at a News Station. Any help would be appreciated.

    If it isn't software based, then why would the exact same card, card reader & laptop not work one day, then work the next morning? Everything was exactly the same. No new footage shot, no settings changed. The only thing I had him do was re-install the Sony Recording Unit plug-in. Of course, that didn't work for him when he tried out in the field. When I got the laptop the next morning it worked as soon as I powered it up.
    And if the icon for the card shows up on the desktop, wouldn't that take out the physical part?
    Sorry, but I'm just really frustrated that this keeps happening and I haven't figured out a way to fix it.
    Thanks for your input. If you can think of anything else, I would greatly appreciate it.
    david

  • Log and transfer files from sd card?

    Is it possible to utilize log and transfer form the SD card shot on a Canon DSLR in FCP to transcode to ProRes 422?  Is there a plug in plug in?

    I downloaded the canon software and it works like a charm on the MacBook Pro but I seem to be having an installation issue with the plug in into FCP on the Power Mac G5 ... it doesn't show up as an option when in Preferences in the log and transfer window.  I am using a usb card reader and the card is mounting on the desktop and there are no photo images on the card ... Are there issues with the G5 - OSX 4.11- FCS 6.06 or an external usb sd card reader?

  • Unknown Error when I Logging and Transfer P2 Card files in FCP 6.0.6

    I have been trying for the past two week to Log and Transfer P2 files to my external hardrive using FCP 6.0.6 unsuccessfully.
    Originally I tried to Log and Transfer directly from the Panasonic HPX-170 in between my shooting. The first time it was a success but from then on I always get the same Unknown Error when attempting to transfer. When I encountered the Unknown Error during the second transfer I went on to create folders with the P2 contents on my external Hard Drive.
    When I drag any of the P2 folder content on the Log and Transfer window I can see all the clips. I can successfully transfer small B-roll clips I have but any big size file (all my interviews) return an Unknown Error symbol at the end of the transfer. I believe this is probably why I didn't encounter any issues during my first time.
    I tried deleting the preferences in FCP and then Logging and Transfer and it works if the systems settings are set for the Mac Pro but not for the external HD. The problem is I don't have enough space on my Mac. I have cleared 45GB of space but my P2 files total 54GB. I tried the same process with a Mac Power Book with FCP 5.1.4 and again in encounter the same problem.
    The external HD is a 1TB Western Digital that I have used before with FCP for editing but never before with P2 files. Its in good working order and has 79GB free space remaining. Both the camera and the P2 cards (16GB and 4GB) are also performing as expected.
    I would appreciate any suggestions.

    #36 - One or More P2 files failed to import.
    Shane's Stock Answer #36 - "One or more clips failed to import..."
    Very often in the field with this camera the camera operator will delete clips from the P2 card that they just don't like. That is the beauty of this camera. But, the still for that video file (located in the CLIP folder in the CONTENTS folder)...the still that you see when you are in the P2 Import window...is not deleted. So you will see the image, and the name, but the video file would have been deleted.
    What you can do it compare the file names in the VIDEO folder and CLIP folder and see if anything is missing. If something is, then you know what the problem is. You can then just import the rest a few at time, skipping that one.
    ALSO...in the P2 Import window...in the P2 Browser, there is a little sprocket drop down menu. Click on that and choose PREFERENCES. Uncheck REMOVE PULLDOWN and then try importing again.
    ALSO...make sure your file names aren't too long. Try shortening them and see if that works.
    ALSO make sure that the folders that contain the CONTENTS folder doesn't have any odd characters like /!@#$%^&*()?.
    Shane

  • Log and Transfer Crash FCP 6.06, from Canon Vixia HF20

    I am having a strange problem in logging and transferring from FCP 6.06. I have been logging and transferring from my Canon Vixia HF20 without any problems for monthes. Then I have been granted access to a Sony HXR-NX5U NXCAM from work, I logged and Transferred from the flash memory unit HXR-FMU128, without any problems. But ever since I logged and Transfered from the sony flash unit, in attempting to log an transfer from my Canon Vixia has caused FCP to crash every single time. I then log and transfer again from the Sony Flash unit without any problems, after having dealt with the Canon transfer crashes.
    Currently log and transfer from Song Flash unit always works, from Canon Vixia never works in FCO 6.06.....boooOOO!
    Anyone else experience a problem like this?

    Hi Eugene
    Seems like maybe your FCP's preferences have taken a turn for the worse ... at least I haven't heard of this being a widespread issue so I would recommend you start by using a free app like Digital Rebellion's Preference Manager to make a backup copy of your current FCP user preferences, then use the same Preference Manager app to "trash" those existing prefs. Now restart FCP and see if the problem still persists .. hopefully not. If the problem is still there then you can use Preference Manager (again) to restore your previous prefs from the backup copy you made ... and you are back where you started.
    Post back
    Andy

  • Log and Transfer from FTP?

    I am trying to Log and Transfer video from an FTP connection. Unfortunately, FCP does not seem to be able to accept my CyberDuck connection as a valid path.
    Is there any solution out there that will allow me to directly Log and Transfer video from an FTP server?

    Thanks for your response.
    Downloading first works fine; I'm just trying to avoid that additional step.
    I also don't want our editors to having to deal with an extra version of the material. Is there a 'delete after transfer' option somewhere that I'm missing? That would at least take care of the extra version problem.

  • [Help Request] Log and Transfer with Sony HDR-SR10

    Hello Everyone,
    I am very new to Final Cut Express and I am trying to import the clips from my camera (Sony HDR-SR10) to Final Cut. Here are the settings that I have for FCE and the camera:
    *Easy Setup*
    Format: Apple Intermediate Codec
    Rate: (all rates)
    Use: AVCHD-Apple Intermediate Codec 1440x1080i60
    +settings found in this thread (http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=9162394)+
    *Camera Settings*
    HD FH (AVC HD 16M (FH)
    Then I mount the camera on the desktop. Then File > Log and Transfer. However, no clips appear in the viewer. I have tried adding a folder to the Log and Transfer window, but no clips show up. I have about 30gb of footage on my camera, so it's not like the camera is blank or something.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
    Sincerely,
    Jon

    Jonathan,
    In addition to Tom's advice...
    I have an SR-11 which I believe is nearly identical to your's. Do you have any SD video on your camera? If you do you may have to erase these clips. When I first started using FCE, I had to get rid of any SD footage I had before FCE would display my HD clips in the Log and Transfer window. Fortunately I only had a couple of test clips in SD, so erasing them wasn't a big deal. I don't know why this happens, but since I only shoot in HD mode I never looked into in further.
    Additionally insure your playback mode is set for HD and not SD (I don't have my camera with me right now, but if I remember correctly there is a selection in one of the menus for this).
    Hope this helps a bit.
    Marc

  • Panasonic HDC-SX5 Log and Transfer ratio problems

    Hi, I'm having a little trouble with some footage from a camera that I've never worked with (Panasonic HDC-SX5). When you log and transfer footage from the camera via usb the footage is ingested at 2560x1080 when it should be 1920x1080. 1440x1080 is a possibility too, definitely not 2560 though. When the footage is transfered it's transcoded to Apple's Pro Res but FCP gives me no option to change those import settings? You only get to choose between Pro Res and AIC.
    I can manually change all the clip properties but surely this isn't how FCP intended people with this camera to work. There are a ton of clips.
    Has anyone else ran in to this? Thanks.
    Caleb

    Did you see this one too?
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5450847&#5450847
    The interesting thing is that the none answer or vague answers are actually
    already answers in a way as it seems that the issue is not totally addressed yet!
    gig

  • Canon HF-10: Log and Transfer AVCHD Problem

    When I try to Log and Transfer clips from my HF-10 on my Mac Pro (Intel, Dual-Quad Core) I get the following message "AVCHD media is unsupported on PowerPC based hardware." even though the machine is an intel-mac.
    When I do it on my Mac Book Pro (Intel, Dual-Core) it works fine in Log and Capture.
    Can someone please tell me how to correct this issue on my tower? I've followed the steps listed on this document: http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=7194922#7194922 and it didnt help me.
    Please help!!!!

    Not until you've searched the data base on that camera with the link I provided. You probably should search this forum and the forum at http://www.creativecow.net (the FCP forum there) on your camera and on AVCHD etc. But sure sounds like a software problem... the machine seems to be sending the signal to FCP that it is a PPC and not an intel... so I'd guess that to be a software install error of some sort. But it's a guess... That's why I suggested the reinstall to rule that out or fix you up...
    Jerry

  • I have footage shot on a p2 camera, why won't all of the clips transfer when using Log and Transfer?

    Only about 60% of the clips transferred over or was shown in the Log and Transfer window.

    Offload the cards...back them up.  That is priority #1.  Do that first...then return the camera.  Then try mucking about with this.
    Back up the ENTIRE card structure.

  • I used to be able to download files from the Harddrive of my Sony Handycam, but now it won't let me import them while going through "log and transfer."  I have tried to update my settings, but this doesn't seem to work.  Any help would be much appreciated

    I used to be able to download files from the Harddrive of my Sony Handycam, but now it won't let me import them while going through "log and transfer."  I have tried to update my settings, but this doesn't seem to work.  Any help would be much appreciated

    Hard Drive:  The Hard Drive is on my camera (Sony Handycam)
    Just needed some info on what is going on with your particular system.
    Knowing the exact camera model will also assist us.
    If this camera is standard AVCHD you should be able to connect with USB to Mac with FCE open and use Log and Transfer without all the fiddling around converting etc.
    What FCE does during ingest is convert files to AIC. (Apple Intermediate Codec)
    FCE cannot read the individual files in the BDMV folder, that's why all the converting is required when you use that method.
    BTW: regards formatting drives/cards/memory on cameras; it is wise to use the actual device to format rather than a computer. This is a prime cause of read/write goof ups with solid state media. This applies to still or video cameras.
    Keeping the COMPLETE card/memory structure in tact is vital for successful transfers.
    Try here for some trouble shooting tips:
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/12682263#12682263
    Al

Maybe you are looking for