Z7U CF File Joining at DVinfo.net

Rodger Smith · September 11th, 2008, 09:24 AM

We do a lot of multi-camera (TV shows & weddings) and multi-sync is IMPORTANT to us and at present cannot use the CF unit because of the 3.96Gb file size limit and wondered if anyone knows of software or a hack that will join these files together seemlessly outside the camera both quickly and easily without data risk?

For background I know I can load them into a sequence and export them as a single clip which will join them but that isn't going to save me time over just capturing from three or four tapes. Someone said there is a file joiner that works seemlessly and I've looked and cannot find. I must be searching for the "wrong" label or keyword. So if anyone knows of a safe fix on this I'd be most interested. This would ultimately result in me buying two more of these cameras :o)

John Knight · September 11th, 2008, 03:16 PM

Hi Rodger,

Try this:

http://www.dvinfo.net//conf/sony-hvr...r-utility.html

Rodger Smith · September 11th, 2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Knight

Hi Rodger,

Try this:

http://www.dvinfo.net//conf/sony-hvr...r-utility.html

I do believe that is the little animal I'm lookin for :o) Will give it a try this evening.

Jason LeFrense · September 11th, 2008, 06:11 PM

I use mpeg streamclip you can join your clips with this app and its free. I use for FCP because I still can't get FCP to recognize the sony CF cards.

Rodger Smith · September 11th, 2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Knight

Hi Rodger, Try this:
http://www.dvinfo.net//conf/sony-hvr...r-utility.html

Wow, it works. The utility doesn't actually install it just runs from the .exe file. Thus I parked it in a My Documents folder and created a ShortCut for the Desktop.

It does load a lot slower than just copy/paste. And I mean a lot slower. Probably increases the transfer time by at least 2x. Just a guess but perhaps I'll run a test. Thought about maybe copy/paste the folder over first but then just messing with it for a couple minutes it's obvious that it A. looks for a drive and B. looks for a compact flash, not just data. Also, word to the wise . . don't change the name of the folder that's on the CF from the camera, I did just for identity so I could load some more things onto the card to transfer to that computer and the utility could not find the card/file at all . . the file has to be named Video and on a Compact Flash and on a drive letter. Wow. So, guessing I couldn't creat a partition for off loading and transferring cuz it probably is going to look for CF. Oh well, at least I gotz maself one big ole file :o)

September 11th, 2008, 09:24 AM	#1
Rodger Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portsmouth, OH Posts: 118	Z7U CF File Joining We do a lot of multi-camera (TV shows & weddings) and multi-sync is IMPORTANT to us and at present cannot use the CF unit because of the 3.96Gb file size limit and wondered if anyone knows of software or a hack that will join these files together seemlessly outside the camera both quickly and easily without data risk? For background I know I can load them into a sequence and export them as a single clip which will join them but that isn't going to save me time over just capturing from three or four tapes. Someone said there is a file joiner that works seemlessly and I've looked and cannot find. I must be searching for the "wrong" label or keyword. So if anyone knows of a safe fix on this I'd be most interested. This would ultimately result in me buying two more of these cameras :o)

September 11th, 2008, 03:16 PM	#2
John Knight Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 588	Hi Rodger, Try this: http://www.dvinfo.net//conf/sony-hvr...r-utility.html

September 11th, 2008, 06:11 PM	#4
Jason LeFrense Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Canada Posts: 126	I use mpeg streamclip you can join your clips with this app and its free. I use for FCP because I still can't get FCP to recognize the sony CF cards.