4: Outputting P2 Media from Media Composer
You have several options for delivering your final product. By exporting directly from a timeline containing
P2 compatible media, you can:
write back to a P2 card
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export to a DVCPRO HD VTR via FireWire
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export an alternative file type for web, DVD or multimedia from Media Composer or Sorenson Squeeze
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In addition, you can deliver from a timeline where you’ve transcoded the media to:
uncompressed HD (8 bit or 10-bit)
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Avid DNxHD
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transcode direct to SD for PAL/NTSC
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With a transcoded HD or SD master you can output your work via:
HDSDI to VTR such as D5 or HDCAM
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“Direct to air” for immediate playback
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SD to DVCPRO or Digital Betacam VTR (PAL or NTSC delivery is dependent upon HD format chosen)
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To deliver P2 sequences back to a P2 card:*
To deliver P2 sequences to a DVCPRO HD VTR via FireWire:*
* Notes:
Make sure the P2 device is correctly installed and recognized by the operating system before launching Media Composer.
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Due to capabilities of current Panasonic card writing hardware, this process will work only with non-native Panasonic frame rates.
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To export sequences as a file type appropriate for web, DVD or multimedia distribution:
* Note: The “Export Settings” quick drop-down menu also allows for rapid access to Sorenson Squeeze, where many other file types are available
for creation.
Step 1.
Select the sequence
you wish to output
Go to the main
“Output” menu
Choose “P2”
The write-back will take place over
FireWire, USB or direct to a PCMCIA slot
mounted card
Select “Export
to Device”
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 1.
Select the sequence
you wish to output
Ensure the video
quality is set to full
green mode
Go to the main
“Output” menu
Choose “1394”
The Digital Cut will take
place over FireWire
Select “Digital Cut”
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 1.
Select the sequence
you wish to output
Go to the main
“File” menu
(or use right click)
Select the format
and other parameters
for your desired export
Select “Send To”
Step 2.
Step 3.
or
Step 4.
Use the “Export Settings”
quick drop down menu, or
the “Options” panel in
order to select the format
and other parameters for
your desired export.*
Select “Export”
The Digital Cut will take place over FireWire.
P2 Step By Step Reference Guide
