Guys Check This Out !: A Real MXF to QT Converter at DVinfo.net

Mark Job · October 27th, 2009, 09:57 AM

Hi Friends:
I think this had to come sooner or later, and I'm happy to learn it has come sooner. This is a real MXF to QT converter ! OpenCube Technologies: XFConverter
I think this will come as useful for our workflow with the XDR. I assume it will work with the Nano as well.

Daniel Symmes · October 27th, 2009, 10:14 AM

Now, if only they could reveal cost and a method to buy!

Mark Job · October 27th, 2009, 10:25 AM

Hi Daniel:
I'm trying to work that out right now myself.

Alister Chapman · October 27th, 2009, 10:26 AM

The Calibrated-Q MXF import plugin for the Mac allows you to work with the native MXF files so no need to convert and the pricing is clear and simple. Calibrated{Q} MXF Import for OSX

Daniel Symmes · October 27th, 2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Job

Hi Daniel:
I'm trying to work that out right now myself.

I sent a note as well.

Always good to have options.

Dan Keaton · October 27th, 2009, 11:39 AM

Dear Friends,

In a few weeks, or less, our MXF files will be compatible with Sony's Optical Disk format.

Then, you can use Sony's FCP Plug-In, free, and use our MXF files in Final Cut Pro.

Mark Job · October 27th, 2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alister Chapman

The Calibrated-Q MXF import plugin for the Mac allows you to work with the native MXF files so no need to convert and the pricing is clear and simple. Calibrated{Q} MXF Import for OSX

...Hi Alister. We don't always have the freedom to work in FCP.

Mark Job · October 27th, 2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Keaton

Dear Friends,

In a few weeks, or less, our MXF files will be compatible with Sony's Optical Disk format.

Then, you can use Sony's FCP Plug-In, free, and use our MXF files in Final Cut Pro.

...Hi Dan: Sometimes we need to unwrap from MXF to the extant codec contained inside so we can dump a QT or AVI file into our web encoder on the PC side. We can also create a project and do a video mix down in Avid MC then export as a QT Ref file into Sorensen Squeeze and encode this way, but this workflow takes up too much time and valuable disc space in our post workflow.

Daniel Symmes · October 27th, 2009, 02:14 PM

Like I said: choices.

For us poor outsiders choosing not to go FCP costs us in different ways.

There is yet to be a good solution for pro editing on the PC (using SDI monitoring).

Barry J. Weckesser · October 27th, 2009, 07:40 PM

"There is yet to be a good solution for pro editing on the PC (using SDI monitoring). "

Perhaps Grass Valley Edius doesn't have the name that some of the other NLE's have but it certainly is a good program - and has this: HDSPARK Pro
and this : HDTHUNDER

Daniel Symmes · October 27th, 2009, 08:00 PM

I have EDIUS (software) JUST because ONE client has it and is STILL tearing his hair out.

We are a nation of choice, which I favor, but that also introduces the concept of a playing field that isn't level.

I have a 2K AJA system, working under Adobe products and Fusion. Great with pro formats. But throw in the still-evolving compression codecs and one waits for the next major release of software to catch up.

I've been working nearly exclusively with QuickTime (or DPX sequences) for over 10 years and that's fine.

Sadly, it doesn't work in this situation.

It just might turn out that I'll simply play out from the nanoFLASH and capture in a working version of QT. Then we can get back to film making.

Lastly, it strikes me as backward that I'm supposed to adapt to my hardware/software.

Daniel Symmes · October 28th, 2009, 09:32 AM

Mark, I have STARTLING news about your find.

They replied to my price request:

==========================================

XFConverter has been designed to run on a server to unwrap/rewrap files such as MXF, QT, AVI or GXF automatically thanks to an efficient watch folder process.

Prices start at 1 990,00 US Dollars and goes up to 4 590,00 US Dollars. It’s not the kind of product we would sell on a web store.

==========================================

I suggest it's something they don't sell!

Mark Job · October 29th, 2009, 08:02 AM

Hi Daniel:
Yup. These folks in France responded to me too, and the price quote made me laugh for about 20 minutes :-) They also sent me a free 30 day trial, so I'm installing it today and testing it out. I want to see what a "1 990,00 US Dollars and goes up to 4 590,00 US Dollars" looks like and operates like ;-) _Sort of a morbid curiosity at this point. Of course, people in Europe do *not* have a *consumer mentality,* where *price is King.* The folks in Europe have a *Quality mentality,* where they demand absolute quality and are willing to pay for it.

Daniel Symmes · October 29th, 2009, 09:39 AM

I would say, mentality aside, that very few programs are worth $2K let alone more, when free (or comparatively so) are available or on the way.

Let us know your observations. Humor is a GOOD thing.

Perrone Ford · October 29th, 2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Job

Of course, people in Europe do *not* have a *consumer mentality,* where *price is King.* The folks in Europe have a *Quality mentality,* where they demand absolute quality and are willing to pay for it.

Then Explain Renault to me...

October 27th, 2009, 09:57 AM	#1
Mark Job Trustee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,138	Guys Check This Out !: A Real MXF to QT Converter Hi Friends: I think this had to come sooner or later, and I'm happy to learn it has come sooner. This is a real MXF to QT converter ! OpenCube Technologies: XFConverter I think this will come as useful for our workflow with the XDR. I assume it will work with the Nano as well.

October 27th, 2009, 10:25 AM	#3
Mark Job Trustee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,138	Cost & Method to Purchase Hi Daniel: I'm trying to work that out right now myself.

October 27th, 2009, 10:26 AM	#4
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	The Calibrated-Q MXF import plugin for the Mac allows you to work with the native MXF files so no need to convert and the pricing is clear and simple. Calibrated{Q} MXF Import for OSX __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

October 27th, 2009, 11:39 AM	#6
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Friends, In a few weeks, or less, our MXF files will be compatible with Sony's Optical Disk format. Then, you can use Sony's FCP Plug-In, free, and use our MXF files in Final Cut Pro. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

October 29th, 2009, 08:02 AM	#13
Mark Job Trustee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,138	Quality versus Price Hi Daniel: Yup. These folks in France responded to me too, and the price quote made me laugh for about 20 minutes :-) They also sent me a free 30 day trial, so I'm installing it today and testing it out. I want to see what a "1 990,00 US Dollars and goes up to 4 590,00 US Dollars" looks like and operates like ;-) _Sort of a morbid curiosity at this point. Of course, people in Europe do not have a consumer mentality, where price is King. The folks in Europe have a Quality mentality, where they demand absolute quality and are willing to pay for it.

October 27th, 2009, 10:14 AM	#2
Daniel Symmes Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA U.S.A. Posts: 146	Now, if only they could reveal cost and a method to buy!

October 27th, 2009, 02:14 PM	#9
Daniel Symmes Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA U.S.A. Posts: 146	Like I said: choices. For us poor outsiders choosing not to go FCP costs us in different ways. There is yet to be a good solution for pro editing on the PC (using SDI monitoring).

October 27th, 2009, 07:40 PM	#10
Barry J. Weckesser Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 427	"There is yet to be a good solution for pro editing on the PC (using SDI monitoring). " Perhaps Grass Valley Edius doesn't have the name that some of the other NLE's have but it certainly is a good program - and has this: HDSPARK Pro and this : HDTHUNDER

October 27th, 2009, 08:00 PM	#11
Daniel Symmes Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA U.S.A. Posts: 146	I have EDIUS (software) JUST because ONE client has it and is STILL tearing his hair out. We are a nation of choice, which I favor, but that also introduces the concept of a playing field that isn't level. I have a 2K AJA system, working under Adobe products and Fusion. Great with pro formats. But throw in the still-evolving compression codecs and one waits for the next major release of software to catch up. I've been working nearly exclusively with QuickTime (or DPX sequences) for over 10 years and that's fine. Sadly, it doesn't work in this situation. It just might turn out that I'll simply play out from the nanoFLASH and capture in a working version of QT. Then we can get back to film making. Lastly, it strikes me as backward that I'm supposed to adapt to my hardware/software.

October 28th, 2009, 09:32 AM	#12
Daniel Symmes Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA U.S.A. Posts: 146	Mark, I have STARTLING news about your find. They replied to my price request: ========================================== XFConverter has been designed to run on a server to unwrap/rewrap files such as MXF, QT, AVI or GXF automatically thanks to an efficient watch folder process. Prices start at 1 990,00 US Dollars and goes up to 4 590,00 US Dollars. It’s not the kind of product we would sell on a web store. ========================================== I suggest it's something they don't sell!

October 29th, 2009, 09:39 AM	#14
Daniel Symmes Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA U.S.A. Posts: 146	I would say, mentality aside, that very few programs are worth $2K let alone more, when free (or comparatively so) are available or on the way. Let us know your observations. Humor is a GOOD thing.