MXF files must be converted into what format video files (lossless files)?

[hanqiang1011]

Dear guys,

I used a Panasonic P2 HXV202, shot a ROM at 1080/50. Using Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, may I know can I preserve the detail when I convert it into a video file? Can I still retain the 1080 pixels after the conversion in Premiere Pro?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers

 

[XsenseX]

Convert to prores ? But filesize is doubled.

Every conversion can't be 100% lossless if i'm not wrong.

 

[hanqiang1011]

Hi,

Seems that I am lost becos in the Export > Media > Export Settings... I am unsure of format to convert, what video codec to use, Basic setting like resolution setting set to what (files all in 1440x1080), what field type & what aspect?

Seems that every setting I set, when export in Media Encoder, either there isnt video (just a music icon on Window Media Player) or video is in square aspect ratio which I didnt expect.

Whats wrong?

 

[Jemhadar]

Update your CS4 and you can edit P2 natively.

 

[hanqiang1011]

From start of the project, what settings should be set? There are tons of settings like AVCHD 1080p 50i (anamorphic and non-anamorphic), HDV 720p...etc...?

Do I select the same settings I have shot the entire ROM, which is 1080p 50i? Can enlighten?

 

[DXNMedia]

If you've shot with a HVX202, the mxf file's native codec is DVCPRO HD, file resolution is 1440x1080 @50i.
When you edit with native MFX files without transcoding, you should export to back to DVCPRO HD codec at 1440x1080 @50i.
Your timeline or project settings should be set to DVCPRO HD 1440x1080.

 

[hanqiang1011]

If you've shot with a HVX202, the mxf file's native codec is DVCPRO HD, file resolution is 1440x1080 @50i.
When you edit with native MFX files without transcoding, you should export to back to DVCPRO HD codec at 1440x1080 @50i.
Your timeline or project settings should be set to DVCPRO HD 1440x1080.

Your explaination makes me more understandable to this editing process.

Thanks!!!

 

[hanqiang1011]

Update your CS4 and you can edit P2 natively.

Updating now... Cheers.

Will update you guys on the progress

 

[hanqiang1011]

Convert to prores ? But filesize is doubled.

Every conversion can't be 100% lossless if i'm not wrong.

I see... I need to compromise a bit too, we cant get the best of both world after all. I try AVI format and see how.

Thanks