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.