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\f0\b\fs24 \cf0 Convergent Design ConCat X\
QUICKTIME FILE CONCATENATE\
Version 1.2 beta\
README
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\cf0 This application has been developed only for use with Convergent Design's Flash XDR, nanoFlash or nano3D Quicktime Files. By Simple 
\b Drag and DROP 
\b0 onto the 
\b CONCAT X Icon 
\b0 But note This App may work with other Quicktime Files.\
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\b \cf0 \ul \ulc0 System Requirements: \
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\b0 \cf0 \ulnone Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger)\
Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard)\
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\b \cf0 \ul Quicktime Player Version 7 or Newer Only
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you will need to install Quicktime Player 7 (see below)\
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\b \ul Installation of Quicktime Player 7:
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You can download QuickTime Player 7 @ http://support.apple.com/downloads/#quicktime\
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\b \ul To Set All .MOV Files to open with Quicktime Player 7
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Right click on a Quicktime file and Get Info, \
Then select the option "Open's Width" to Quicktime Player 7 Found under Utilities, and Lastly select the option "Change All"\
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\b \ul XDCAM Codec needed For Playback of Files
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(Included in Final Cut Pro 6)\
Or Alternatively is available via 3rd party Calibrated XD Q Decode\
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\b \ul Instructions:
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\b Step 1
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To Use this Program, Run the "CONCATX" Installer by default This Installs the Application under the 
\b Application's Folder 
\b0  of the OS Drive\
The ConCat X Icon can be Moved to the Desktop for ease of use.\

\b Step 2
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\b Select the Files you would like to CONCATENATE and drop it on the App Icon Found under Applications
\b0 , 
\b Drag and DROP 
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note double clicking the Icon does not launch it.\
Also you can move the ConCat X App to the Desktop,\

\b Step 3
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Quicktime player 7 will Launch and will open a new Movie and start copying all file to the new movie\
note: Keep in Mind the total amount of files, as well as the total Size of the combined Files.\

\b Step 4
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Once Complete Save the File via File>Save as in Quicktime Player.\
Note: About Saving Option's\

\b Save as a Self Contained Movie- Movie will be Self Contained Without Re compression
\b0  (Recommended)\
Save as a Referenced Movie - Movie is saved with reference to the original location of the files IF THE ORIGINAL FILE ARE MOVED THEY WILL BE MISSING FROM MOVIE\
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Once saved you now have a CONCATENATE Quicktime File.\
note:The CONCATENATE file should reflect the same size of the combined files. (Example 10 Files @ 3.5GB = 35GB File)\
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\b \ul Release Notes:
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\b This App Organizes files in a alphanumeric order in which it will be saved in the new file. (Flash XDR, nanoFlash and nano3D Default order)\
note: be careful of order if any files have been renamed.\
This Application does not modify the Original Files. It open's them in order to copy them into the new CONCATENATE File.\
If Enabled under the Quicktime Preferences Menu, Auto play should be DISABLED to keep from Crashing The Application
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This Time Code in the Final Movie is derived from the starting time code of the 1st file to be concatenated\
The Bit Rate in the Final Movie is derived from the 1st file to be concatenated.\
The Format in the Final Movie is derived from the 1st file to be concatenated.\

\b This Application does not re compress, transcode, or render the original files.
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This Application is Script Based, therefore any modification to it, Convergent Design Inc, is not responsible for any errors that may Occur.\
This Application is Designed for Quicktime Player Version 7 or Newer, older Quicktime Player Version's or Quicktime Player X is not Supported.\
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\i \cf0 Mixing Different Bit Rates within the same CONCATENATE is not Supported (Example 280Mb w/ 50Mb)
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\b \cf0 Mixing Different Video Format's within the same CONCATENATE is not Supported (Example 1080p24 w/ 720p60)
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Mixing Convergent Design XDCAM 4:2:2 Files with other files such as H.264, Mpeg, MXF, or AVCHD is not Supported\
All Files Must have the same number of Audio Channels\

\b Playback of CONCATENATE Quicktime Files in Flash XDR, nanoFlash or nano3D is not supported.
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MXF files are not Supported \
MPG files are not Supported \
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\b \ul Known Issues:
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If you receive an Error due to the path to the files, or regarding "Class not found" Restart your Mac, this will Fix the Error.\
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\b \ul Errors:\
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\f1\b0 \cf0 \ulnone Mac OS 10.4 Tiger or 10.5 Leopard Required -this install is intended for Tiger / Leopard only , Snow leopard, Panther is not supported with this version\
QuickTime Player 7 Not Found -Please Download QuickTime Player 7 at http://support.apple.com/downloads/#quicktime\
Where is Quicktime Player 7.app ? Quicktime Player 7 is not Installed,  Install Quicktime Player 7\
File Quicktime Player 7.app wasn't found? Solution Install Quicktime Player 7
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\b \cf0 \ul Support:
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For support contact Convergent Design @ CDSupport "at"convergent-design.com}