Dan Keaton
October 11th, 2010, 11:59 AM
Dear Friends,
As we are finishing the testing of the Flash XDR release, I thought it would be helpful for us to post this list of release notes for the upcoming release.
(These notes are subject to change as we may add some more features.
The Release Version and Release Date are not yet finalized.)
Flash XDR Release Notes Release Version 1.5.86 (Oct - 2010 )
o Fixed green frame bug at beginning of long-Gop MXF files when brought into Sony Vegas.
o Added timecode trigger delay (System->Timecode->Trigger Delay), in number of seconds.
When used in combination with “Timecode” trigger or “TC > Last TC” trigger (System->Trigger),
Flash XDR will delay start of record the specified number of seconds in the Trigger Delay.
This feature is beneficial to better match the timecode of some tape-based cameras,
which can shift the camera timecode unexpectedly at the beginning of camera record.
This feature also helps to prevent the Flash XDR from creating very small files in Timecode trigger mode if the camera is shifting it's timecode around while ejecting / inserting media.
o SD Aspect Ratio (Video->SD Aspect Ratio) fixed. In earlier versions, this was not always being applied correctly to files.
o Added lock-out of drop-frame timecode in 720p24 mode. ( In some NLE's, drop-frame timecode is not allowed in 720p24 mode. )
o Fixed timecode bug in 720p24 mode with pulldown removal. Timecode was getting inadvertently doubled in this mode, but is now correct.
o LTC timecode accuracy improved.
o Improved MPG support.
o Added ability to create new file during record by pressing Record button while in Timecode Trigger mode. (This method was previously available only with Record button as the Record trigger (System->Trigger) ).
o Fixed compatibility with newer Delkin CF cards 420x and 450x.
o Avid has added AMA compatibility, “Link to AMA Files”, for Flash XDR MXF files.
Allows access of files within Avid without having to import (copy in) the files.
Requires Avid Patch 5.0.3.2 .
o Added Vertical image flip (Video->Flip V) and Horizontal image flip (Video->Flip H) options for flipping images as desired from camera outputs in which the camera lens produces an inverted image.
o Fixed bug in Crank mode, in which during long records, all files after the 1st file would not use the cranked rate properly.
o Fixed Remote trigger bug introduced in 1.5.249 beta, in which file corruption could occur when using Remote trigger option.
o Corrected errant “Intermittent Source” which appeared on Flash XDR especially in 720p mode from cameras such as the Panasonic HDX900 during record, and would cause some seconds' loss of footage.
o Repaired playback from Flash XDR of Standard Def, timecode and audio are now properly played back.
o Changed menu option to select File Format (in the System menu) : the option is now under “File= “ (also in the System menu. Scroll to the far right (using right arrow) of the “ File= “ menu option to set the file format: .MOV, .MXF, or .MPG . The explicit “File Format” option has been removed.
o Improved reliability in .MPG file format.
o Eliminated rare horizontally shifted video in 1080p25 recordings.
o Fixed audio / video sync during playback from Flash XDR.
o Changed Standard Def IMX (MXF files), number of audio channels from 8 channel 16 bit to 4 channel 24 bit (with only the 1st 2 channels actually used). The IMX specification requires one of the 2 above mentioned options, the 2nd option is now used to support 24 bit audio.
o Fixed bug in 8 channel audio, HD MXF recordings, which improves compatibility with Edius.
o Added Screen Tally option (Video->Screen Tally), which places a red bar on the output to indicate unit is recording.
Video->E to E must be turned on for Screen Tally to work correctly.
o Turned off “Read Only” status for all recorded files.
o Creation Time / Date is now correctly stored in .MXF files.
o Corrected bug which blocked recording after “No Last Clip” message.
o Changed “Unit ID” in System menu to “File=”, which allows user to set the 1st 2 digits / characters of the file name as before (formerly the Unit ID), and additionally the next 3 digits (the clip number). Take care to avoid duplicate file names on the same CF card.
Known issues (1.5.86):
o 720p24 / 25 / 30 playback from the Flash XDR is not supported at this time.
o Pulldown removal from JVC 700 requires turning the Flash XDR on 1st, then the camera, to work properly.
o Avid Media Composer: does not support Long-Gop MXF files 100 Mbit and above.
(All I-Frame files, all bit rates are supported.)
Avid Media Composer Does not support any 720p24/25/30 files at 50 Mbit and above.
As we are finishing the testing of the Flash XDR release, I thought it would be helpful for us to post this list of release notes for the upcoming release.
(These notes are subject to change as we may add some more features.
The Release Version and Release Date are not yet finalized.)
Flash XDR Release Notes Release Version 1.5.86 (Oct - 2010 )
o Fixed green frame bug at beginning of long-Gop MXF files when brought into Sony Vegas.
o Added timecode trigger delay (System->Timecode->Trigger Delay), in number of seconds.
When used in combination with “Timecode” trigger or “TC > Last TC” trigger (System->Trigger),
Flash XDR will delay start of record the specified number of seconds in the Trigger Delay.
This feature is beneficial to better match the timecode of some tape-based cameras,
which can shift the camera timecode unexpectedly at the beginning of camera record.
This feature also helps to prevent the Flash XDR from creating very small files in Timecode trigger mode if the camera is shifting it's timecode around while ejecting / inserting media.
o SD Aspect Ratio (Video->SD Aspect Ratio) fixed. In earlier versions, this was not always being applied correctly to files.
o Added lock-out of drop-frame timecode in 720p24 mode. ( In some NLE's, drop-frame timecode is not allowed in 720p24 mode. )
o Fixed timecode bug in 720p24 mode with pulldown removal. Timecode was getting inadvertently doubled in this mode, but is now correct.
o LTC timecode accuracy improved.
o Improved MPG support.
o Added ability to create new file during record by pressing Record button while in Timecode Trigger mode. (This method was previously available only with Record button as the Record trigger (System->Trigger) ).
o Fixed compatibility with newer Delkin CF cards 420x and 450x.
o Avid has added AMA compatibility, “Link to AMA Files”, for Flash XDR MXF files.
Allows access of files within Avid without having to import (copy in) the files.
Requires Avid Patch 5.0.3.2 .
o Added Vertical image flip (Video->Flip V) and Horizontal image flip (Video->Flip H) options for flipping images as desired from camera outputs in which the camera lens produces an inverted image.
o Fixed bug in Crank mode, in which during long records, all files after the 1st file would not use the cranked rate properly.
o Fixed Remote trigger bug introduced in 1.5.249 beta, in which file corruption could occur when using Remote trigger option.
o Corrected errant “Intermittent Source” which appeared on Flash XDR especially in 720p mode from cameras such as the Panasonic HDX900 during record, and would cause some seconds' loss of footage.
o Repaired playback from Flash XDR of Standard Def, timecode and audio are now properly played back.
o Changed menu option to select File Format (in the System menu) : the option is now under “File= “ (also in the System menu. Scroll to the far right (using right arrow) of the “ File= “ menu option to set the file format: .MOV, .MXF, or .MPG . The explicit “File Format” option has been removed.
o Improved reliability in .MPG file format.
o Eliminated rare horizontally shifted video in 1080p25 recordings.
o Fixed audio / video sync during playback from Flash XDR.
o Changed Standard Def IMX (MXF files), number of audio channels from 8 channel 16 bit to 4 channel 24 bit (with only the 1st 2 channels actually used). The IMX specification requires one of the 2 above mentioned options, the 2nd option is now used to support 24 bit audio.
o Fixed bug in 8 channel audio, HD MXF recordings, which improves compatibility with Edius.
o Added Screen Tally option (Video->Screen Tally), which places a red bar on the output to indicate unit is recording.
Video->E to E must be turned on for Screen Tally to work correctly.
o Turned off “Read Only” status for all recorded files.
o Creation Time / Date is now correctly stored in .MXF files.
o Corrected bug which blocked recording after “No Last Clip” message.
o Changed “Unit ID” in System menu to “File=”, which allows user to set the 1st 2 digits / characters of the file name as before (formerly the Unit ID), and additionally the next 3 digits (the clip number). Take care to avoid duplicate file names on the same CF card.
Known issues (1.5.86):
o 720p24 / 25 / 30 playback from the Flash XDR is not supported at this time.
o Pulldown removal from JVC 700 requires turning the Flash XDR on 1st, then the camera, to work properly.
o Avid Media Composer: does not support Long-Gop MXF files 100 Mbit and above.
(All I-Frame files, all bit rates are supported.)
Avid Media Composer Does not support any 720p24/25/30 files at 50 Mbit and above.