Edit trouble in CS3 after Canon XF300 firmware update at DVinfo.net

Trond Saetre · May 13th, 2012, 07:55 AM

Hi,

I am using the CS3 production premium suite, and after upgrading the firmware in my Canon XF300 and also a needed upgrade to latest version of the Canon XF Utility software, I am experiencing some difficulties with the editing.

Workflow:
1. Using Canon XF Utility to import files to the computer hdd.
2. Cineform HD Link: Convert the MXF files into Cineform AVI.
3. Import the folder of the converted Cineform avi-files into Premiere Pro CS3.
4. Edit (here is where the problem is)

Problem:
As soon as I add any effects or transitions (except for the dissolve transition) to any clip on the timeline, Premiere will no longer play that clip. Only a black screen and a red X in the top left corner of the player window.
But I am still able to export the edited sequence, including any effects.

Reinstalling all affected software (XF Utility, Cineform HD Link, and the CS3 suite), has not solved the problem.

Has anyone else experienced any similar issues?
Any tips to solve this?

Trond Saetre · May 16th, 2012, 11:54 AM

Update:
I believe I have narrowed it down to Premiere CS3 conflicting with the version 1.2 of Canon XF Utility software and/or the Canon XF300 firmware update producing some slightly changed MXF files compared to before the upgrade?

Downloaded the trial of Premiere CS6 today, and it works perfectly fine with both MXF files and Cineform avi-files.
I guess this means it's about time for an upgrade.

Still noone else who has experienced this issue with Canon XF300 and Premiere CS3?

Ann Bens · May 17th, 2012, 06:26 AM

CS3 was not designed to handle footage from a XF300.

Trond Saetre · May 17th, 2012, 07:01 AM

Ann,
I am aware of that. So I always use Cineform HDlink to convert the original MXF files to Cineform avi, and then import these avi-files into Premiere CS3.

After upgrading the Canon XF Utility software and the XF300 firmware, Premiere CS3 no longer handle editing of the Cineform avi-files.

May 13th, 2012, 07:55 AM	#1
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Edit trouble in CS3 after Canon XF300 firmware update Hi, I am using the CS3 production premium suite, and after upgrading the firmware in my Canon XF300 and also a needed upgrade to latest version of the Canon XF Utility software, I am experiencing some difficulties with the editing. Workflow: 1. Using Canon XF Utility to import files to the computer hdd. 2. Cineform HD Link: Convert the MXF files into Cineform AVI. 3. Import the folder of the converted Cineform avi-files into Premiere Pro CS3. 4. Edit (here is where the problem is) Problem: As soon as I add any effects or transitions (except for the dissolve transition) to any clip on the timeline, Premiere will no longer play that clip. Only a black screen and a red X in the top left corner of the player window. But I am still able to export the edited sequence, including any effects. Reinstalling all affected software (XF Utility, Cineform HD Link, and the CS3 suite), has not solved the problem. Has anyone else experienced any similar issues? Any tips to solve this?

May 16th, 2012, 11:54 AM	#2
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Re: Edit trouble in CS3 after Canon XF300 firmware update Update: I believe I have narrowed it down to Premiere CS3 conflicting with the version 1.2 of Canon XF Utility software and/or the Canon XF300 firmware update producing some slightly changed MXF files compared to before the upgrade? Downloaded the trial of Premiere CS6 today, and it works perfectly fine with both MXF files and Cineform avi-files. I guess this means it's about time for an upgrade. Still noone else who has experienced this issue with Canon XF300 and Premiere CS3?

May 17th, 2012, 06:26 AM	#3
Ann Bens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 710	Re: Edit trouble in CS3 after Canon XF300 firmware update CS3 was not designed to handle footage from a XF300.

May 17th, 2012, 07:01 AM	#4
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Re: Edit trouble in CS3 after Canon XF300 firmware update Ann, I am aware of that. So I always use Cineform HDlink to convert the original MXF files to Cineform avi, and then import these avi-files into Premiere CS3. After upgrading the Canon XF Utility software and the XF300 firmware, Premiere CS3 no longer handle editing of the Cineform avi-files.