Trying again now that Frameworks is back up and running
On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 9:13 AM, laska jimsen <las...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm digging up this old thread to see if anyone has any additional > thoughts/experience/advice about this workflow. > > I'm still using FCP7 and would love to transfer the film to HD and use > that edit as a digital master while simultaneously generating an EDL > through CinemaTools to cut the film. I did the Film > Telecine > > FCP/CinemaTools > EDL > Neg Cutter workflow many years ago in SD and an > older version of FCP and it was absolutely frame perfect. But it sounds > like that may be a bust in HD? > > Thanks for any advice! > > Best, > > Laska > > > On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 3:55 PM, Amy Basen <aba...@calarts.edu> wrote: > >> Hey Jodie, >> I thought the same thing. The keycode is in the metadata so you don't >> need the window burn (except when you do). >> >> My EDL did not match my neg because my flex files were a total mess. >> Fotokem did the telecine to HDCAM, created the ProRes files and created the >> flex files. I thought I was saving time and money. It should have worked, >> but it turned into a massive headache instead. I had to crosscheck the >> Cinema Tools flex file keycode against the ProRes file which I checked >> against the work print - then I had to enter the actual/accurate keycode >> manually in Cinema Tools. It really makes you doubt when cutting your neg. >> >> Editing from a window burn version doesn't guarantee against bad EDLs. My >> friend had the EDL problem as well, but was able to crosscheck against his >> window burn. It makes it easier to correct and to do so confidently. I >> completely understand neg cutters requiring that. >> >> Skipping a step is only a time saver if the step was unnecessary which >> can only be determined in hindsight. >> >> If you still want to go that route, I would recommend you make sure the >> lab knows which version of FCP you are using. They need to make the flex >> files in that version and you need to stay in that version. This all >> happened when the school was between 6 and 7, so it could have caused or >> exacerbated the problem, but Fotokem wasn't sure. >> >> :) >> amy >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 8:42 PM, Jodie Mack <jodiemac...@hotmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> >>> Calling all contemporary workflow afficionados! >>> >>> >>> >>> I am working on a new 16mm project and considering making an EDL from a >>> telecine via Cinema Tools and FCP. From the EDL, I will cut my >>> negative and make a sound print via A/B rolls. >>> >>> >>> >>> This will be my first time using a telecine and Cinema Tools to edit, >>> and most of the information I've found involves a two-transfer telecine >>> process (all dailies in SD first then select shots from EDL in HD). >>> >>> >>> >>> My shooting ratio is fairly low. I'd like to avoid transferring twice >>> and use my HD edit as my video master. So, if possible, I'd like to just go >>> ahead and transfer my rushes to HD Pro Res 24fps (no window burn) with >>> Evertz keylog file, edit in FCP, generate an EDL, and cut my negative >>> without running into any issues (3:2 pulldown or otherwise). Can any of you >>> foresee any problems with this simplified, online-all-the-time workflow? >>> >>> >>> >>> Am I being naïve? I feel like this method could work for me - the two >>> transfer process seems designed for large-scale productions. >>> >>> >>> >>> If any of you have worked this way or teach this workflow, I'd surely >>> appreciate any advice you can offer. >>> >>> >>> >>> All the best, >>> >>> >>> >>> Jodie Mack >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> FrameWorks mailing list >>> FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com >>> https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Amy Basen >> California Institute of the Arts >> Film Services Manager >> 24700 McBean Parkway >> Valencia, CA 91355 >> 661-253-7886 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> FrameWorks mailing list >> FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com >> https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks >> >> >
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