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Max Kaiser · September 21st, 2007, 03:40 PM

Hey,

Not sure if these are shipping yet, but has anyone used XDCAM and IOHD? We've been loving using ProRes (much easier time in post than with xdcam native) and are thinking seriously about getting one of these for a whole host of reasons. One thought I had, if i had an IOHD connected to my 330 via component out/in would I be able to monitor/ingest on my powerbook via the 800 firewire? Also, how much of a hit (quality-wise) am I taking by using the component vs. using the typical FAM structure via Firewire? Come to think of it, how would I used the IOHD with the FAM structure - it wouldn't work, huh - it's component or nothing on the 330 since there is no SDI out?

Thanks!
Max

Warren Shultz · September 21st, 2007, 09:59 PM

How is prores easier than XDCAM native? Don't you have to do a transcode process?

Max Kaiser · September 22nd, 2007, 04:03 PM

Yes, you do. But, once that's done your color correcting, green screening, etc. goes WAY faster, and in my opinion, looks better, too.

max

Tim Allison · September 25th, 2007, 10:14 AM

....is that you will lose the file management functionality of the format. Forget the "drag and drop" part of selecting files and simply moving them over to the editor. With an Io-HD, you will have to ingest your clips one at a time into your editor. This may not be a big deal to many, because that is what they have been doing for years with Betacam, and even HDV.

September 21st, 2007, 03:40 PM	#1
Max Kaiser Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 66	XDCAM and IOHD Hey, Not sure if these are shipping yet, but has anyone used XDCAM and IOHD? We've been loving using ProRes (much easier time in post than with xdcam native) and are thinking seriously about getting one of these for a whole host of reasons. One thought I had, if i had an IOHD connected to my 330 via component out/in would I be able to monitor/ingest on my powerbook via the 800 firewire? Also, how much of a hit (quality-wise) am I taking by using the component vs. using the typical FAM structure via Firewire? Come to think of it, how would I used the IOHD with the FAM structure - it wouldn't work, huh - it's component or nothing on the 330 since there is no SDI out? Thanks! Max __________________ ---------------- Max Kaiser Director, Hand Crank Films http://www.handcrankfilms.com

September 22nd, 2007, 04:03 PM	#3
Max Kaiser Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 66	Yes, you do. But, once that's done your color correcting, green screening, etc. goes WAY faster, and in my opinion, looks better, too. max __________________ ---------------- Max Kaiser Director, Hand Crank Films http://www.handcrankfilms.com

September 25th, 2007, 10:14 AM	#4
Tim Allison Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Starkville, MS Posts: 96	The main problem with using ANY ingest card with XDCAM ....is that you will lose the file management functionality of the format. Forget the "drag and drop" part of selecting files and simply moving them over to the editor. With an Io-HD, you will have to ingest your clips one at a time into your editor. This may not be a big deal to many, because that is what they have been doing for years with Betacam, and even HDV.

September 21st, 2007, 09:59 PM	#2
Warren Shultz Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 248	How is prores easier than XDCAM native? Don't you have to do a transcode process?