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XML2RCX script (mac only)

Mikael Lubtchansky

Mikael Lubtchansky

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XML to REDCine-X Conform Tool (Mac only)
version 0.92 - Mikael Lubtchansky

http://foolcolor.net/XML2RCX_0.92.zip

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Instructions

1. Shoot some RED footage. Transcode to offline files and edit in Avid, FCP (also supports L&T or Quicktime proxies).
2. Export XML
3. Launch XML2RCX Script and follow onscreen instructions
4. After pointing to your XML file and the original R3D location, a LUA script file will be generated on your desktop
5. Launch REDCINE-X, under file menu, choose 'Run script', select the LUA file and your edit will be recreated in the timeline.

Options includes adding handles, exporting to timeline or bin.

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Unlocking :

To unlock the demo version and remove the 7 clips limit, you should send a donation via Paypal to mika at nerim.net
Any amount over $15 will get you a code to unlock all my current scripts

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Update history :

- included Satimage osax extension in the app package
- fixed an issue with sequence markers
- clips renamed in FCP (not files, just their reference in FCP) should now be re-linked correctly
- fixed some permission errors when scanning full drives
- preliminary Avid support
- Multi layers Avid files will now export all clips to timeline (layer 1 clips, then layers 2 clips etc...)
- more LUA options : export to timeline, with or without handles, export to bin with handles, without handles or as whole clips.
- fixed a bug with "long" Avid xml files
- much much faster source folder scanning
- will search for R3D filename in ClipName if CamRoll and TapeID are missing (Avid)
- added a "skip all"option when several clips are missing and you wish to continue
- will search for R3D filename in "file id" tags when clip name were changed in FCP and a marker related error (FCP)
- now works with FCP subclips
- less restrictive as far as setting handles size
- much faster when source R3D folder contains lots of files
- can now scan up to 20 source directories
- fixed a bug in snow leopard causing a looping bug with some xml files.
- detects any illegal characters in Sequence name to avoid .lua file creation error

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Support :

If you encounter any issues, please email me your XML and corresponding .lua files.
I'll do my best to keep the scripts bug free and up to date (time permitting)
Thanks for any feedback by email or on the REDuser thread.

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Legal info :

The EDL2RCX / XML2RCX / RCX2XML / EDL2R3D software and documentation are offered AS IS and WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY express or implied, including but not limited to warranty of design, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall we be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the software or documentation.
In no event will our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, exceed the amount paid by you for the software.

This script uses the XML lib scripting addition freeware, developed by Satimage :
www.satimage.fr/software/en/downloads/downloads_companion_osaxen.html
It is included in this app bundle so you don't need to install it manualy.

This software is not affiliated with RED.com, Inc.
REDCINE-X, R3D are trademarks of RED.com, Inc.
Final Cut Pro is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Avid is a trademark of Avid Technology, Inc
 
Error Message

Error Message

Hello,

Whenever I try to open a XML file created by FC, I receive this message: "Fine_Name" doesn't understand the <<event XML open>> message.

Please advise,
 
Jonas said:
I moved my R3D files out of the folders, where they were originally created.
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Can you email me a screen capture of what your folder structure looks like ?

Thanks
 
Mikael,

I downloaded the latest beta version, but when I try to unzip the file it creates another zip file called "XML2RCX_0.2.zip.cpgz". Then, it I try to open the created one, it creates a copy of the original zip file... It is a never-ending-story. :crazy:

Please advise,
 
Luis Otero said:
I downloaded the latest beta version, but when I try to unzip the file it creates another zip file called "XML2RCX_0.2.zip.cpgz". Then, it I try to open the created one, it creates a copy of the original zip file... It is a never-ending-story. :crazy:
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I just tried again here and the downloaded file unzipped fine... strange.

anyone got it working ?
 
Jonas said:
unzip is fine over here, too
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Jonas I've spotted your issue, it is related to some markers in your FCP XML... will post a new version as soon as it is fixed.
 
Jonas said:
Now, the script does not seem to find those files, stating i selected the wrong folder.
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Nothing was wrong with the file structure you've send by email, my script had an issue with sequence markers

I just posted beta 0.25 and it should fix this issue...

Mikael
 
I can correctly unzip this version...! :seeya:

Thanks,
 
Hi Mikael;
I get the message:
"No edit points could be relinked. You may have selected the wrong R3D directory".
I am pointing at the right place; although I have to make the 2 x point, because when I selekt the intire disk I get this message:
" find: /Volumes/Boxer 1//.Trashes: Permission denied".

And tell me where can I donate? :-)

Yours,
Christina
 
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LaChris said:
Hi Mikael;
I get the message:
"No edit points could be relinked. You may have selected the wrong R3D directory".
Christina
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Looking at the XML you've sent, it seems you have renamed all your clips in FCP. But hopefully you've kept the movie file name unchanged so the script can read those instead...

beta 0.3 should fix that.

http://www.foolcolor.net/XML2RCX_0.3.zip

will look into the trash permission bug and get rid of it to for next version

Best
 
LaChris said:
when I selekt the intire disk I get this message:
" find: /Volumes/Boxer 1//.Trashes: Permission denied".
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fixed in 0.31 :

http://www.foolcolor.net/XML2RCX_0.31.zip

I would recommend pointing to one or several folders where you know your R3Ds are located instead of a whole disk as it could be much faster if your drive contains a lot of non red files but it should now work without the permission error.

Thanks for the feedback !
 
Avid support...

Avid support...

0.41 now supports Avid XML...

only 1 layer will export for now, more to come soon on this (read the 1st post or read me file) :

http://www.foolcolor.net/XML2RCX_0.41.zip

Thanks for feedback on this if you test it...
 
avid multi layers xml...

avid multi layers xml...

new version 0.5 adds support for multi layer Avid XMLs, and will now export to bin with handles (or not) along with the timeline and whole clips to bin options...

http://www.foolcolor.net/XML2RCX_0.5.zip
 
Great!!! I was just about to post a petition to have the footage to be located to both places!

Thanks a million! :party:
 
Luis Otero said:
Great!!! I was just about to post a petition to have the footage to be located to both places!
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Up to 10 source R3D folders can be scanned in current version, but it's very easy to add more if needed by anyone...
 
Hey,

I am using it for a feature, so I really do need it to have much more than 10 clips.

Thanks!
 
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