In-Field P2 WorkflowPanasonic P2

In-Field P2 Workflow

Panasonic P2 Reader Laptop External Field Drive

Panasonic AG-HPG10External Field Drive

Direct delivery to be placed on holdor copied as in-house archive. To AMP

To AMPor Client

To AMP or Client

Host Mode(See Manual)

Always have two verified copies of the P2 volume before reformatting card.

Always have two verified copies of the P2 volume before reformatting card.

1. Verify Delivery Platform/Transfer Environment/Gear

2. Log cards on P2 transfer log during shoot if possible.

3. Verify file structure and naming protocol before transfer. Make sure card is right protected before transfer.

4. Verify volume size and clips before reformatting cards. Always have two copies of the verified volume before reformatting the card.

5. Reformat cards.

In-Field P2 Workflow

1. Before the ShootVerify Delivery Platform - Who’s laptop? Who’s hard drive(s)? Mac or PC format on the hard drive(s)? Is the client requesting special deliverables like DVDs with timecode?

Verify Transfer Environment - What are the shoot logistics? How much footage? What format? Where will you be transferring the files? When will you be transferring the files?

Verify Your Gear - P2 Reader/Transfer Cables (Firewire/USB)/Power Cables/Laptop/Hard Drive

2. Log Cards During Shoot

Date: 12_17_09

Transfer #: Card 01

Card ID: AMP 16A

Job #: Brinker_5_Star

Contents: Brooks Interview

Ideal for long shoots/multi-camera shoots/multi-day shoots.

3a. Create File Structure

The file structure for each download is set up on the hard drive/laptop and is used to organize your P2 volumes. The file structure/naming must remain consistent. Never use generic names like “card 1” without qualifying it. Always preface the card number with the client name and date.

Reel Folder Example: Brinker_11_25_09_Card01

3b. Verify File Structure Then Copy Card

LAPTOP/EXTERNAL FIELD DRIVE

SHOOT DATE FOLDER REEL FOLDER P2 VOLUME COPYHARD DRIVE

P2 VOLUME

TRANSFER STATUS BAR

CARD SHOULD BE RIGHT-PROTECTED

4a. Verify Clip SizeSelect the CONTENTS folder inside the P2 Volume and and choose File>Get Info. Compare it’s size with the CONTENTS folder inside the corresponding Reel Folder. They should be the same.

4b. Visually Verify Clips

FINAL CUT PRO LOG AND TRANSFER WINDOW

Choose Reel Folder(s)

Verify Thumbnails

If a clip is grayed out it must be repaired in the camera. See “repair clip” in the camera’s manual.

5. Reformat P2 CardsPanasonic AG-HPG10 Panasonic HVX200

1. After ejecting card and turning right protect off reinsert card. When it mounts select P2 Formatter in dock.

2. Select slot number and rename Volume Label to match P2 card ID.

3. Warning! All data erased so make sure you have two verified copies.

4. When formatting is complete you should have an empty card with the correct ID.

P2 FORMATTER

Workflow Tips

Be organized and follow these steps.

Every shoot is different... know what P2 transfer equipment to take based on shoot logistics.

Put one person in charge of creating file structure, file transfers, volume verification, archiving and reformatting.