GlueTools D-SLR Log & Transfer Plugin for Final Cut Pro

Evan Donn · June 15th, 2009, 02:56 PM

It looks like it must be captured, as this upcoming FCP plugin supposedly makes it readable and generates timecode based on the timestamp for the clip start:

Canon D-SLR Log & Transfer Plugin for Final Cut Pro DV Info Net

Chris Hurd · June 15th, 2009, 03:04 PM

Merged the "How can I find EXIF data in clips" threrad with the GlueTools thread.

Robert Monaghan · June 15th, 2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

Merged the "How can I find EXIF data in clips" threrad with the GlueTools thread.

Hi Chris,

Our Canon DSLR package includes a panel which will let people view the EXIF metadata that is embedded into the FCP XML.

Attached is a link, which shows some screengrabs.
Glue Tools - Discussion Forum: FAQ => Canon DSLR Release Information

Cheers!

bob.

Randy Panado · June 15th, 2009, 06:41 PM

I wonder how does this differ between rough cutting in fcp natively, pulling the timeline into compressor, then bringing it back in?

If anything, it seems like this would work the same as importing AVCHD footage ala HMC150?

*Edit* replied to an old version of the thread. took an hour and a half to get to it so post above was made after I hit reply.

So it does look like the L&T per AVCHD. Does the scrub work just as well?

Steve Runyan · June 15th, 2009, 06:48 PM

The EXIF data is in the JPEG thumbnail file with the same number as the associated MVI file. The file contains the EXIF files for the initial frame. There are a variety of programs to read out this data, including just about every image editing file (although some provide more complete data than others).

Tom Daigon · June 15th, 2009, 08:49 PM

This is a spectacular development for editors. It means that in addition to importing and converting the QT clips into Prores...it is simultaneously giving each clip a Source Name and Timecode stamp...AND generating a disk image. This allows the EDL to know the source (like with video tapes with library numbers) and a specific tc address. You can burn the disk image to a DVD or Blu-ray and stick it in your library. When the client comes back in 6 months to update the spot....you can rebuild the timeline with confidence...I have been waiting for this with baited breath! Good job Gluers!

Nigel Barker · June 15th, 2009, 11:28 PM

The crucial information for me in the posting in the Glue Tools forum that Robert linked to is this

Quote:

Currently, we are expecting to release this product for about $100 - $120 USD.

Obviously I would have preferred it to be $50 but that is a fair price & I will be first in line to order.

Nick Hiltgen · June 16th, 2009, 10:17 PM

I would prefer that it was out already myself!

Mike Williams · June 17th, 2009, 07:14 PM

I really hope that the price point is as expected. I will for sure buy this immediately upon release if it's so. The integrated convenience factor is huge for me.

Randy Panado · July 15th, 2009, 05:30 AM

No updates at all. :/

They must be in some hot and heavy talks with Canon to be putting off the release or not even give updates on it.

Anyone from Gluetools would be nice enough to give us an update? Would really like to have this plug in already :).

Tom Daigon · July 15th, 2009, 08:08 AM

I would hazard a guess that talks with Canons lawyers have bogged progress down.
That and they recently released updates of their FCP plugs for other formats.

Just checked their site...its down...maybe a good sign indicating the addition of new stuff.

Nigel Barker · July 15th, 2009, 08:30 AM

A couple of weeks ago I wrote & asked them if I could pre-order & got this reply:-

Quote:

Currently we do not have a set release date and are not taking pre-orders. Please continue checking our website for updates. Thanks for the interest.

Best Regards,

Brian Drake
Glue Tools LLC
629 State St. Suite 220
Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
United States

tel: +1 805 456 7997
fax: +1 805 456 7998

www.gluetools.com

Dan Parsons · July 23rd, 2009, 11:05 AM

I just called Glue Tools, and I was told that Canon is buying the plugin, but no details or dates were given.

It will be interesting to see if this transaction ties up the software so long that someone else comes out with another product.

John Benton · July 23rd, 2009, 11:07 AM

This latest Final Cut (just came out) is already rumored to ingest 5D footage smoothly

Dan Parsons · July 23rd, 2009, 11:19 AM

I'm curious for those using MPEG Streamclip to convert their Mark II footage, what codec and settings are you using? I want to maintain quality but not use up insane amount of hard drive space. And this needs to work with FCS 2 - not the newly announced version.

Thanks in advance,
Dan

June 15th, 2009, 02:56 PM	#16
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June 15th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#21
Tom Daigon Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 170	Spectacular Development This is a spectacular development for editors. It means that in addition to importing and converting the QT clips into Prores...it is simultaneously giving each clip a Source Name and Timecode stamp...AND generating a disk image. This allows the EDL to know the source (like with video tapes with library numbers) and a specific tc address. You can burn the disk image to a DVD or Blu-ray and stick it in your library. When the client comes back in 6 months to update the spot....you can rebuild the timeline with confidence...I have been waiting for this with baited breath! Good job Gluers!

June 16th, 2009, 10:17 PM	#23
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	I would prefer that it was out already myself! __________________ I have a dream that one day canon will release a 35mm ef to xl adapter and I'll have iris control and a 35mm dof of all my ef lenses, and it will be awesome...

June 17th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#24
Mike Williams Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USVI Posts: 232	Price point I really hope that the price point is as expected. I will for sure buy this immediately upon release if it's so. The integrated convenience factor is huge for me.

June 15th, 2009, 06:41 PM	#19
Randy Panado Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 643	I wonder how does this differ between rough cutting in fcp natively, pulling the timeline into compressor, then bringing it back in? If anything, it seems like this would work the same as importing AVCHD footage ala HMC150? Edit replied to an old version of the thread. took an hour and a half to get to it so post above was made after I hit reply. So it does look like the L&T per AVCHD. Does the scrub work just as well?

June 15th, 2009, 06:48 PM	#20
Steve Runyan New Boot Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Los Altos Hills, CA Posts: 5	The EXIF data is in the JPEG thumbnail file with the same number as the associated MVI file. The file contains the EXIF files for the initial frame. There are a variety of programs to read out this data, including just about every image editing file (although some provide more complete data than others).

July 15th, 2009, 05:30 AM	#25
Randy Panado Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 643	No updates at all. :/ They must be in some hot and heavy talks with Canon to be putting off the release or not even give updates on it. Anyone from Gluetools would be nice enough to give us an update? Would really like to have this plug in already :).

July 15th, 2009, 08:08 AM	#26
Tom Daigon Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 170	I would hazard a guess that talks with Canons lawyers have bogged progress down. That and they recently released updates of their FCP plugs for other formats. Just checked their site...its down...maybe a good sign indicating the addition of new stuff.

July 23rd, 2009, 11:05 AM	#28
Dan Parsons New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9	Canon is in the process of buying the plugin I just called Glue Tools, and I was told that Canon is buying the plugin, but no details or dates were given. It will be interesting to see if this transaction ties up the software so long that someone else comes out with another product.

July 23rd, 2009, 11:07 AM	#29
John Benton Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 658	Final Cut 7 This latest Final Cut (just came out) is already rumored to ingest 5D footage smoothly

July 23rd, 2009, 11:19 AM	#30
Dan Parsons New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9	MPEG Streamclip I'm curious for those using MPEG Streamclip to convert their Mark II footage, what codec and settings are you using? I want to maintain quality but not use up insane amount of hard drive space. And this needs to work with FCS 2 - not the newly announced version. Thanks in advance, Dan

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