Conform from ProRes to R3D

[Christian Foerster]

Hi,


I'm going to edit a short shot on Red in the next few weeks and I want to edit using transcoded ProRes material (as I've heard of problems with performance using the proxy QT files).

The only "free" option of being able to conform back to the original R3D files (for grading) is going through the Log & Transfer process as specified in the Red white paper, right?

The only other option I found is Crimson, which is a paid-for app (and this is a non-paid project, otherwise I wouldn't think twice about buying that app, trust me).

I'm asking because I've also heard (from @mikeseymour) that L&T has some issues with Red 16:9 footage, and I'm kind of pissing my pants right now as I will not have time to test the workflow extensively before the actual shoot and I'd really like it all to work (don't we all?)

So... Is there anything I can do to minimize any PITA?


Thanks for your help,
Christian

[M Most]

Clipfinder.

[Alexander Christ]

2nd that: http://www.daun.ch/software/

[Ryan Patch]

Clipfinder.

[Christian Foerster]

I know I can use Clipfinder to transcode the R3Ds to ProRes, but I thought the Conform feature worked only if the xml links to the proxies?

[Kaku Ito]

Edit with ProRes, save the MXL, use "run conform with FCP XML" feature in the Clipfinder.
In the conform window, you specify the R3D location and the new XML with conformed R3D clips.
The new XML in FCP will open with R3D clips like magic.

[Christian Foerster]

If this works as advertised (which would be great), a donation is under way!

Thanks very much for your help.


Bye, Christian

[Kaku Ito]

I worked on many projects this way.

[Jonathan Stevenson]

Using clipfinder doesn't require any media managing or batch capturing, right?

[Uli Plank]

Nope, just an XML.