DSLR Workflow - MPEG Streamclip & Log and Transfer

http://www.finelinemultimedia.com | Here is an example of a DSLR workflow using MPEG Streamclip & Log and Transfer to convert video files into Final Cut Pro. Footage was shot on Canon 5D Mark II and a Canon 7D.

Here is where you can download MPEG Stream Clip.
http://www.squared5.com/

Here is where you can download Canon E1-EOS Movie. Choose Operating System and download.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_5d_ma...

Here is a blog post on how to get Canon T2i footage into FCP using E1 Plugin
http://thebuibrothers.com/blog/2010/03/how-to-canon-t2i-with-eos-movie-plugin...

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[tomwalsh]

Which do you find is quicker? MPEG Streamclip or Log & Transfer?

[FineLineMultimedia]

@tomwalsh I like Log and Transfer only because it stores time code information and sends stuff to your capture scratch. Just make sure you don't do anything on the computer while its encoding.

[JNickS33]

Question for you...I am using imports from multiple sources. I was told that you have to run your t2i footage through mpeg first and import it before starting a new project (laying anything else on the timeline). However, is it necessary for me to lay any t2i footage on the timeline first, or does it just have to be imported before laying anything else on the timeline? I hope you follow...

[FineLineMultimedia]

@JNickS33 I'm somewhat confused. Before you can edit anything in FCP, it must be first imported into that project. If you look at the video description above, you can see how to use log and transfer for t2i footage. It will take you to a blog which will help you.

[Tedbamber]

When using a Canon 7D and Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 do I need to convert the files before import? The files will import straight into PrPro CS5 but would it increase the quality if I converted the native H.264 files into something else?

If so, do you know which codec to use as PrPro/MPEG Streamclip does not have the ones that FCP has?

Thanks.

[FineLineMultimedia]

@Tedbamber You do NOT need to convert these files to use in Premiere Pro CS5 as you have stated. You can convert them to a larger file size such as Apple Pro Res. MPEG Streamclip should have most of the FCP settings already there. Apple Pro Res is a very nice beefy file which I use in FCP when I convert my DSLR footage. Transcoding to Apple Pro Res for Premiere shouldn't be an issue because it is a Quicktime file recognized by PrPro. Let me know how it goes

[TheBaum66]

I am considering buying the t2i. i have final cut express 4. will the mpeg streamclip method work with this camera?

[SonySkateMedia]

I dont have the Prores setting???

[VegasDailies]

Do you know why my Mpeg stream clip doesn't have apple pro res setting?

[FineLineMultimedia]

@FLOSKATE100 Yes. Either method will work. I would check to see if the canon eos-1 movie plugin will work with Final Cut Express. I like log and transfer because it keeps timecode information. For this reason alone is why I choose this method. MPEG stream clip works in the same way but no timecode information is saved on your transcoded file.