codec changing when transfering at DVinfo.net

Cees van Kempen · December 30th, 2010, 04:59 AM

When I check the info of a clip shot with a nano (on my EX3) and backed up in a nexto it says (for example):

Codecs: XDCAM HD422 720p50 (50mb/s), Integer (Big Indian), Timecode

When I transfer the clip to my brand new Mac Pro the info changes to:

Codecs: MPEG-2 Video, Linear PCM, Timecode
Color Profile: HD (1-1-1)

Questions:
Why does the codec change?
Does it matter?

Adam Stanislav · December 30th, 2010, 07:37 AM

But does it really change? It seems to me like the two are saying the same thing in different words. Or at least are looking at different things about the codecs.

XDCAM HD422 uses MPEG-2 video compression, 720p50 (50mb/s) is HD, and linear PCM uses integers.

Rafael Amador · December 30th, 2010, 02:57 PM

I agree with Adam.
There is no contradiction between both infos.
The only difference is probably on the different software that is reading that info on both devices.
rafael

Andy Mangrum · January 6th, 2011, 11:37 AM

Hello Ces

Might I ask what you are using to view the information on the Old Mac to the new?

This would probably narrow down the change in term's.

Could it be Quicktime player 7 on the Old Mac and Quicktime Player X on the New?

Thanks

Billy Steinberg · January 6th, 2011, 01:15 PM

Andy: The info Cess is seeing is from the OSX Finder, using the "Get Info" command. (Select the file on the desktop and then hit clover I).

Cess: As Adam and Rafael have pointed out, nothing is changing with your nano file, just the different words used to describe the same thing. If you open your nano file in Quicktime Player (either the Quicktime 7 player or the Quicktime X player), and use its "Get Info" command, you'll get much more info about the format of the file.

Billy

Cees van Kempen · January 7th, 2011, 03:55 AM

Guys, thanks for your replies. Indeed it seems to be other words for the same, so nothing to worry about.

Cees

December 30th, 2010, 04:59 AM	#1
Cees van Kempen Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nieuw-Vossemeer, The Netherlands Posts: 455	codec changing when transfering When I check the info of a clip shot with a nano (on my EX3) and backed up in a nexto it says (for example): Codecs: XDCAM HD422 720p50 (50mb/s), Integer (Big Indian), Timecode When I transfer the clip to my brand new Mac Pro the info changes to: Codecs: MPEG-2 Video, Linear PCM, Timecode Color Profile: HD (1-1-1) Questions: Why does the codec change? Does it matter?

January 6th, 2011, 11:37 AM	#4
Andy Mangrum Sponsor: Convergent Design Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Colorado Posts: 166	Different Info on a New Mac Hello Ces Might I ask what you are using to view the information on the Old Mac to the new? This would probably narrow down the change in term's. Could it be Quicktime player 7 on the Old Mac and Quicktime Player X on the New? Thanks __________________ Andy Mangrum, Tech Support Convergent Design, Inc

December 30th, 2010, 07:37 AM	#2
Adam Stanislav Trustee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rhinelander, WI Posts: 1,258	But does it really change? It seems to me like the two are saying the same thing in different words. Or at least are looking at different things about the codecs. XDCAM HD422 uses MPEG-2 video compression, 720p50 (50mb/s) is HD, and linear PCM uses integers.

December 30th, 2010, 02:57 PM	#3
Rafael Amador Major Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vientiane (Lao PDR) Posts: 349	I agree with Adam. There is no contradiction between both infos. The only difference is probably on the different software that is reading that info on both devices. rafael

January 6th, 2011, 01:15 PM	#5
Billy Steinberg Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 121	Andy: The info Cess is seeing is from the OSX Finder, using the "Get Info" command. (Select the file on the desktop and then hit clover I). Cess: As Adam and Rafael have pointed out, nothing is changing with your nano file, just the different words used to describe the same thing. If you open your nano file in Quicktime Player (either the Quicktime 7 player or the Quicktime X player), and use its "Get Info" command, you'll get much more info about the format of the file. Billy

January 7th, 2011, 03:55 AM	#6
Cees van Kempen Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nieuw-Vossemeer, The Netherlands Posts: 455	Guys, thanks for your replies. Indeed it seems to be other words for the same, so nothing to worry about. Cees