Panasonic SDR-H250 + Final Cut Express 4

Can I bypass iMove 08 and import straight into Final Cut Express 4? I have MacBook pro 17 arrive this morning and tried to download from my Panasonic SDR-H250. I feel like a ** fool as it is my first camcorder. I am not sure how to go about with this please advise me. I know that my friend suggested Final Cut Express 4.

What???!!!! I'm not saying anything like that. In fact every single HD camera is different. There are now dozens of different HD formats and specs.
All the consumer cameras compress HD to record it.
"is there no difference in choosing camera's compatible with FCE or iMovie?"
I don't know what these means. If you're going to be working with FCE, you're probably better off getting a camera that's compatible with it. The SD5 I know works at 1440x1080. I understand the SD9 made changes to the way the material is recorded and is not compatible with Final Cut. I may be wrong about that but I thought I saw an Apple white paper about it.

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Firewire 800 problem? cant see my Panasonic camcorder on Final Cut Express

Hi
I have a new IMAC 27 in, intel dual processor (which I love) and its running the lastest version of snow leopard. I got it for video editing (dec 09) and I'm fairly new to macs and the firewire 800.
I have a panasonic 3ccd camera nNV-GS500 and after finally figuring it out I got a new cable - a brand new firewire 800/400 cable. However nothing can be seen when I start up Final Cut pro express or imovie.
I have tried turning off mac, unplugging it, then turning on camera before turning on imac.
Looking at some of the threads it seems there are some issues for seeing camcorders with firewire 800 and that a firmware? (is this a download for hardware update) is an update is due - can anyone confirm what i should do.
thanks in advance

Cathy, welcome to the Discussions group.
Here is the list of camcorders supported by iMovie and Final Cut Express. Your camera is not in the lists but may still work.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3290
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2948
When you are using the camera are you running it from its battery power or is it plugged into its own power source (same question would apply to your external drive which may have a problem if its not using its own power supply depending upon how much power it would draw from the computer and how much power it needs to be reliable). You should be running the camera from its own power supply.
When you are having a problem, isolate the sources of potential conflict. Make sure no other devices are plugged into the computer. That means you'll be transferring your video to your internal disk. You can always copy or move it later to an external disk if that's where you want to store it permanently.
Follow the instructions in your camera manual carefully and we hope that works. If it doesn't work, then be creative. If the manual says to start the camera first in PLAY mode, start it in RECORD mode but then switch to PLAY mode to jumpstart FCE or iMovie to recognize there's a camera installed. That hint was provided in another thread on this topic and worked for that person. You can vary starting the camera before FCE or iMovie and then try starting FCE or iMovie first followed by the camera. Just a few variations and hope again one works.
All variations fail, and the vendors web site indicates it should work, then maybe your Firewire port on the computer has a problem. Look in "About This Mac" to see the status of the Firewire service with different devices plugged in. It's not a common problem but can happen.

SH inputting on Panasonic GH1 into Final Cut Express

Hi
I have just bought a Panasonic GH1 and I am struggling to import (Log and Transfer) clips which have been filmed in "SH" mode, which is 720p format (50fps). The clips are AVCHD. When I film in "FHD" mode, which is 1080p it imports these fine, with no issue at all?
I have altered the setting in the Easy Set up menu, but every time I try and drag the clips in, Final Cut Express crashes?
Does anyone have any ideas as to why this is happening?
Any direction or support is much appreciated.
Many thanks, Martin

Martin Wells wrote:
.. 720p format (50fps). The clips are AVCHD. When I film in "FHD" mode, which is 1080p it imports these fine, with no issue at all?..
FCE4 does not support 720/50p, only 25/30p ..
according to Panas press release your device offers 1080 as 50i/60i not p ...
FCE4 supports 1080/50/60/i

Panasonic Gs250 and final cut express?

hi guys. I've heard the Panasonic gs250 works (captures) with Fcp, but has anyone had the gs250 (which is mini DV work with final cut Express 4??
thank you

Hey guys.
Just wanted to bring an update back here.
I currently have my new New Mac Book Pro and I'm running Final Cut Expres 4.0.
I'm well on the way to capturing 10+ hours of footage with my Pan. GS250 - the software picks it up just fine!
Thanks for your comments and input on this thread.
VTR OK
Cheers,
Dean

Panasonic GH2 and Final Cut Express?

Does anyone have any experience in importing into Final Cut Express with a Panasonic GH2? I have about $1000 to spend on a new camera for work and the camera was recommended to me but not by someone who uses FCE. I have been using a Canon Vixia SR 20 smoothly with FCE, but now have a chance to purchase a new camera for video.
I am also wondering if it is a good choice should I eventually move to Final Cut Pro X. I have seen some of the forum talk about this camera and some issues it has with FCP X, but right now am looking to find someone who has used it successfully with FCE. Or a simillarly powerful camera recommendation in that range with a proven FCE track record also welcome. Thanks!
Douglas

I use the same camera and it works for me. Make sure you are using the log and transfer function, in FCE, and not the log and capture. I am not sure what other advice to give other than to confirm FCE4 and the SD5 do play nice together, at least for me. I will say I have only used the SD card media with it so if your using a disc maybe it may be a different story -- I don't know.
Edit: Sorry I misspoke my camera is the SX5 -- from everything I understand and have read, however, it is functionally identical to the SD5. The difference being the SD5 only works with SD cards where this one has the option to record to mini DVDs.
Message was edited by: l0gden

Does Final Cut Express HD 3.5 support 30p/DVX100?

Hey,
Something I need to know. Will 'progressive scan' be preserved? I do not want it to interlace the video once it is imported/captured.
Does anyone shoot 30p on the Panasonic DVX100 witih Final Cut Express HD 3.5?
Chris

Maybe this can supply you with some information.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1578072&#1578072
Remember to mark as helpful or solved.
-benny

Panasonic SDR-H80 and Final Cut Express

Does anyone know whether the new Panasonic Camcorder Type SDR-H80 is compatible with an iMac running under the Leopard OS and Final Cut Express version 4.0.1?

Hey ,.. I just purchased the same videocam and I am having the same dilema? Did you figure something out on how to make itr work yet?

Can I use Final Cut Express 4.0.1. to import movies from Panasonic VDR-D250?

Can I use Final Cut Express 4.0.1. to import movies from Panasonic VDR-D250 via USB 2.0? How? (page in handbook?)
Further specifications of this older camera:
USB 2.0
DVD-RAM (cannot be inserted in my MBP!)
50-PAL (signal)
MPEG2
Dolby Digital
I want to use FCE if possible but maybe could try to install the software of this camera on Windows virtual XP also on my MBP?

I forward an answer of Panasonic (written in German):
So Panasonic does not offer a software which is compatible with Apple!
Bezug nehmend auf Ihre Anfrage teilen wir Ihnen mit, dass der Camcorder
VDR-D250 die Videoaufnahmen nach dem DVD-Videostandard sowie nach dem
DVD-VR-Standard aufnehmen kann. Wir können jedoch nicht beurteilen ob Ihre
Software Final Cut Express 4.0.1 die Bearbeitung dieser Standards
unterstützt. Seitens Panasonic wird weder eine Apple kompatible software
noch Support für Apple Geräte angeboten. Wenden Sie sich diesbezüglich
bitte an Ihren Apple Händler oder Ihren Computeradministrator. Die
mitgelieferte Software des Camcorders ist ausschließlich für folgende
Betriebssysteme vorgesehen:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Ob diese Software in einer virtuellen Umgebung genutzt werden kann ist uns
nicht bekannt. Um die mit dem Camcorder aufgenommenen DVDs an einem
Computer-Laufwerk auslesen zu können müssen diese vorab mit dem Camcorder
finalisiert werden. Ausnahme ist die Verwendung einer DVD-RAM.

Final Cut Express 3.5HD and Panasonic DVX100ae

Hi guys,
I'm desperate for some advice. I'm seconds away from purchasing a Panasonic DVX100ae but just thought whether or not i would be able to edit the 24p effect on Final Cut Express 3.5 that i'm desperate for. If i can't then i guess its pointless spending so much on the camera. Someone please help!
In advance, thanks to anyone who replies; your a legend.

FCE does not work as well with this camera as FCS does. Some functionality in the camera will not work correctly. 24p advanced does not work with FCE. Basic 24p will work, depending on what you do with the material in the application. For basic editing it's OK.

Panasonic NV-GS400 not recognized by Final Cut Express

I'm using a new Mac Pro with OSX 10.5.6, Quicktime Player 7.6 and Final Cut Express 4.0.1. After trying various settings in Easy Setup FCE still refuses to see my Panasonic camera NV-GS400. I'd be grateful for any advice that would solve this.

Trying lots of settings is a bad idea. There is only one correct setting for your media.
First, trash your preferences and repair permissions.
http://www.fcpbook.com/Misc1.html
Connect to the rear FireWire port of the computer. What other devices are connected to the computer? Turn on the camera in playback mode. Launch the application. Set the correct settings, some flavor of DV NTSC. Is the camera recognized by the application? If not do not go further. Check to see if it recognized in system profiler. If not, report back.

Panasonic HMC 151 crashing Final Cut Express HD 4.0

Hey,
I have just upgraded my video camera from a Panasonic AG HMC 40 (which worked perfectly with FCE) to a Panasonic AG HMC151.
Unfortunately every time I try to import footage [through 'Log & Transfer'] Final Cut Express crashes.
Does anyone know why this is happening and more importantly, is there any way I can resolve the problem?
Thanks in advance,
Killian

The HMC151 shoots in AVCCAM, a subset of AVCHD which I don't believe is supported by FCE. You'll need Final Cut Pro to ingest this footage. I'm actually surprised you said the HMC40 worked with FCE since it's also an AVCCAM.
Edit: According to Panasonic it's compatible, and you can find more information [here|ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/panasonic/Drivers/PBTS/papers/Editing%20AVCHD %20with%20FC%20Express%204.pdf].

Panasonic HDC-SD100 media card unable to capture on Final Cut Express 4

No problems at all with transfer to i-movie but just purchased final cut express 4 and problems with capturing from the media card. Signal system on camera is 1080/50i. Have tried setting HD and 1080/50i in the easy set up but no joy. Have tried log and transfer and see clips but on transfer message states no data. Can anyone help with the settings please?
Many thanks in advance

Welcome to the forum!
There are many things that could cause this, and almost all have been discussed.
Some things to try:
• In the Log and Transfer window, click the preferences button (the gear in the upper right). Make sure audio is set to *Plain Stereo*
• Also in that preferences window, click the button to *Clear the Cache*
Also, what drive are you using to capture to (internal or external)? How is it formatted, and how much space is left on that drive?

Final Cut Pro to Final Cut Express -- Format issues?

Hi,
I'm shooting a project on a Panasonic HVX-200A, and my cameraman is going to import the footage to his Final Cut Pro station. He's then going to transfer the FCP footage and data over to an external hard drive, which I am going to use to edit the film using Final Cut Express.
Will there be any formatting issues if I bring the data from Final Cut Pro to Final Cut Express?
Thanks!!
Sameer Ketkar

Clip files can be easily imported into FCE if they are QuickTime DV-NTSC/DV-PAL or Apple Intermediate Codec (720p30, 1080i50/60). If they are other formats/codecs they should be converted to DV or AIC before importing into FCE.
FCPro project files cannot be imported into FCExpress.
I'd suggest a trial run before committing the project to this workflow.

Importing HD footage to Final Cut Express?

I am going to edit my own wedding video and I am hiring a professional to shoot the raw footage in HD. I have a small, hand held Panasonic PV-GS300 that shoots in SD on Mini DV tapes. I understand that I cannot effectively upload HD footage through this small camera and still maintain the HD quality from the original footage. My conclusion is that I am going to have the HD footage converted into Quicktime files and loaded onto my external hard drive that I can import into Final Cut Express. Will somoene just confirm that this will work? Is there anything I am missing? I just don't want to pay for professional footage and ultimately not be able to edit it, so if you think I'm forgetting something or if there's a specific type of footage or setting that is optimal for Final Cut Express, please let me know and I can pass this on to my videographer. Thank you for your help!

Hi there,
Yeah, it should work fine to get the videographer to give you the files. Make sure he/she shoots in a frame-size of *1280x720, 1440x1080, or 1920x1080* at a frame-rate of 29.97fps.
Ask him or her if it is possible to give you the files in the *Apple Intermediate Codec* with *uncompressed audio* at 48kHz.
Sasha

I do video productions for a small local TV station. I use Final Cut Express to edit. I need a new video camera but am at a loss as to what to buy. I know I will get a digital camera but do not know the difference between just digital and digital HD.

I do video productions for a small local TV station. I use Final Cut Express to edit. I need a new video camera but am at a loss as to what to buy. I know I will get a digital camera but do not know the difference between just digital and digital HD. Also, I can not afford an expensive camera and need some advice on which of the available cameras would be best and also work well with a Mac. One last issue, I currently use a Panasonic #CCD camera that takes a tape. When I load video to Final Cut the audio and video are out of sinc. Go figure. Can anyone help with these questions. Karen

Hello Karen,
If you are using Final Cut Express, then look for camcorders that are AVCHD camcorders. Look especially for the AVCHD logo and specific mention of AVCHD in the specs. Most of the major manufacturers produce good quality camdcorders - Canon, Sony, etc.
Also, be aware that there are a lot of "not quite AVCHD" camcorders on the market (sometimes they say they record video as MPEG4-H.264/AVC) - buyer beware!
Most everything you are going to find on the market today is HD, which stands for "high-def".
Regarding your question about the Panasonic camcorder, it's best if you post that as a separate question, and please identify the specific model camcorder and the Easy Setup you are using in FCE.

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