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Overview
With Avid, editing footage captured with the HVX200 camera is fast and easy. Avid
native file format as Panasonic P2 memory cards, so there's no need for transcode, capture, or file conversion
process of any kind. You can edit directly and immediately from the P2 card if you'd like or have
Media Composer
In addition to providing the fastest path from shooting to editing, the Avid P2 workflow:
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Integrates P2 for
mats directly, so you don't have to shuttle through tapes looking for a shot
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Imports metadata automatically into the Avid bin
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Supports P2 media natively over 24p as well as 60i
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Provides an easy mechanism to copy the P2 media to Avid local or shared storage so you can reuse the P2 card as quickly
as possible
The sections that follow introduce the specific workflow for the Panasonic HVX200 P2 camera and Avid
version 2.7 onwards. Earlier versions of Media Composer do support more basic P2 workflows. Please consult the product
documentation for details.
The workflow referenced above applies whether you're using a laptop or workstation, a Mac or PC. Check system requirements
for your configuration before you begin at www.avid.com/products/media-composer/systemrequirements.asp.
The following pages cover:
1.
Choosing Format and Frame Rate
2.
Accessing P2 Media in Media Composer
3.
Protecting P2 Assets http://www.dv24p.net/hvx200/hvx200.1b.jpg
4.
Outputting P2
Media from Media Composer
Check out the corresponding Video Quick Tours at www.avid.com/P2
STEP BY STEP REFERENCE GUIDE
Working with P2: Using the Panasonic HVX200
camera with Avid Media Composer
create a rapid backup of your files. Nothing could be simpler or more immediate.
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Summary of Contents for Avid Technology P2 P2
- Page 1 Overview With Avid, editing footage captured with the HVX200 camera is fast and easy. Avid native file format as Panasonic P2 memory cards, so there’s no need for transcode, capture, or file conversion process of any kind. You can edit directly and immediately from the P2 card if you’d like or have Media Composer In addition to providing the fastest path from shooting to editing, the Avid P2 workflow: •...
- Page 2 1: Choosing Format and Frame Rate Since the Panasonic HVX200 can originate twenty one different format and frame rate combinations one of the most important decisions before your project begins shooting is what frame rate and format you will use. Go to www.avid.com/P2Formats to ensure that the frame rate and format you are using is compatible with Media Composer and therefore which Avid project type you’ll be using for post production.
- Page 3 3: Protecting P2 Assets Whatever your workflow, Avid strongly recommends protecting your original P2 assets prior to post-production. The safest and most efficient way is to access the material with Media Composer and consolidate it onto a local drive or Avid Unity Consolidating within Media Composer:* • Safe and simple • Fast and efficient...
- Page 4 4: Outputting P2 Media from Media Composer You have several options for delivering your final product. By exporting directly from a timeline containing P2 compatible media, you can: • write back to a P2 card • export to a DVCPRO HD VTR via FireWire •...
- Page 5 © 2008 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, system requirements, and availability are subject to change without notice. Avid, Avid DNxHD, Avid Unity, and Media Composer are registered trademarks or trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
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