[FCP-L] Re: Apple HDV Codec Field Order?

>It is my understanding through bleery eyes that there is no PC QT codec for the Apple HDV, can someone confirm this?

There is no free one John (not that Im aware of) but you can get Calibrated Software's XD Decode quicktime component for windows which allows you to use all the codecs in Apple's own HDV codec component bundle.
http://www.calibratedsoftware.com/QXD.asp

>Is the Apple HDV codec really lower field normally or is my need for conversion causing a field order swap?

No, HDV is an upper field codec.

>Assuming the Sebsky tools conversion was done correctly will the source time code reflected in the Avid timeline be an accurate to the original field tapes?

Yes, should be.

>If so then I'm thinking it will be quicker to recapture of tape than have to
import the entire QT clips. Plus relinking the QT media seems to be problematic
due to the typical Avid imported media issues when trying to relink or
reconnect.

To my recollection that always used to be the way FCP to Avid was handled as the source media never used to be compatible.

>Lastly could anyone speculate on what video level differences I might expect if we do recapture off tape. I can only imagine that the trip through QT import will yield different levels that a capture SDI off tape. Hopefully that will be small sense I've already color corrected the show with the imported media.

Unless there is something seriously wrong with your capture equipment then the capture via SDI should not mess with your levels. That said, you can always capture some test footage to compare.

Best
Andy

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