CS4/CS5 and P2 cameras at DVinfo.net

Jon Doughtie · May 5th, 2011, 08:20 AM

First time poster here; hello everyone. I have a thread like this one started int he P2 area as well. Just seeking as much feedback as possible.

I use a Panasonic HPX-370 (P2) with Avid Media Composer at the day job. I am looking into a Panasonic HPX-170 (also P2) for my church, where we currently edit on Adobe CS4 platform. We will be upgrading to CS5. Initially we'll just shoot DVCPro50, but that will change to HD in the near-term future.

Is the Adobe workflow as simple as copying the MXF files to the project edit hard drive and doing an import in your Premiere project? Or are there a few more details?

Initially I would be connecting the camera via USB 2.0. The CS5 machine with have a SmartCard reader on board, of a flavor the Panasonic drivers will like.

Any thoughts or "tribal knowledge" I should have as I investigate this?

If you know of previous threads that would help, feel free to share links as well.

Thanks for any assistance you might offer!

Jon

Jon Doughtie · May 13th, 2011, 09:51 AM

Bump - - - No one using a P2/Adobe workflow?

Bo Skelmose · May 14th, 2011, 02:35 PM

Hi
Yes you just copy the "contens" folder to your hardrive and import the video folder into CS4 or CS5 project. As simple as that.

Ralph McCloud · May 15th, 2011, 07:51 AM

Jon,
I answered you in the Panasonic HD forum. But one thing I should add . . . when you drag the "contents" folder to your computer hard drive, also be sure to drag the .txt file along with it. Then import the video into Premiere and you're editing :)

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Originally Posted by Jon Doughtie

Bump - - - No one using a P2/Adobe workflow?

May 5th, 2011, 08:20 AM	#1
Jon Doughtie New Boot Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 15	CS4/CS5 and P2 cameras First time poster here; hello everyone. I have a thread like this one started int he P2 area as well. Just seeking as much feedback as possible. I use a Panasonic HPX-370 (P2) with Avid Media Composer at the day job. I am looking into a Panasonic HPX-170 (also P2) for my church, where we currently edit on Adobe CS4 platform. We will be upgrading to CS5. Initially we'll just shoot DVCPro50, but that will change to HD in the near-term future. Is the Adobe workflow as simple as copying the MXF files to the project edit hard drive and doing an import in your Premiere project? Or are there a few more details? Initially I would be connecting the camera via USB 2.0. The CS5 machine with have a SmartCard reader on board, of a flavor the Panasonic drivers will like. Any thoughts or "tribal knowledge" I should have as I investigate this? If you know of previous threads that would help, feel free to share links as well. Thanks for any assistance you might offer! Jon

May 13th, 2011, 09:51 AM	#2
Jon Doughtie New Boot Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 15	Re: CS4/CS5 and P2 cameras Bump - - - No one using a P2/Adobe workflow? __________________ "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 [NIV]

May 14th, 2011, 02:35 PM	#3
Bo Skelmose Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 495	Re: CS4/CS5 and P2 cameras Hi Yes you just copy the "contens" folder to your hardrive and import the video folder into CS4 or CS5 project. As simple as that.