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Posted by Kyle Morrow (Member # 5764) on 02-22-2011, 06:59 PM:
As per title: Is there any tools available that can convert mpeg (or other media) to mxf format to work on a digital server.
I may very well be living in a dream, but i would like to convert media on site to be able to play on our QUBE digital server.
Anyone successfully done this?
Posted by John Wilson (Member # 269) on 02-22-2011, 07:45 PM:
I'm assuming you mean for free?
There was this thread if you have the patience to go that route.
Alternatively, Cineasset will make you a DCP from another source with the click of a mouse. Unfortunately, you won't get much change from $4000AUD but you will not have the headaches the freeware route will give you.
Have a go at the trial version. It'll let you make a 15 second DCP to test. Works great.
Posted by Kyle Morrow (Member # 5764) on 02-22-2011, 08:51 PM:
Yes, free or paid program that doesnt involve selling a kidney.
Thanks for the informative and for me, scary link.
I'll buy some headache tablets in advance!
Posted by John Wilson (Member # 269) on 02-22-2011, 09:14 PM:
$4000 once over many years would probably be less than Panadol Headache Tablets over the same time.
Posted by Carsten Kurz (Member # 5396) on 02-23-2011, 09:40 AM:
Note that there are possibly two ways to do this: Some servers (and I'm sure the Qubes do) do support MPEG-2 directly. For others, you would have to transcode MPEG to J2k.
Means, the first choice will simply repack the MPEG and audio into the MXF ('wrapping'), the second will create a full DCI/SMPTE compatible J2k DCP.
The free 'DCPC' discussed in the other thread can do both.
Though I advise to first contact Qube, because their servers alwayes offered choices to play alternative, non-DCP content. Maybe there is a simpler way than to create DCPs with the Qubes.
XP-D specs:
'The base system handles DCI JPEG2000 in both 24 fps and 48 fps frame rates, high bit-rate MPEG 2 and VC1 picture while also being expandable with additional software codecs.'
But note that 'MPEG2' doesn't necessarily mean native MPEG2 streams like you use them under Windows - you may still need to wrap them into MXF and create a formal DCP package.
Bear in mind also audio and framerate conversion, de-interlace issues, etc. This is usually more complex to solve for the beginner than the formal file conversion with DCPC.
- Carsten
Posted by System Notices (Member # 2357) on 03-12-2013, 02:22 AM:
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Posted by Tran Phong (Member # 7477) on 03-12-2013, 02:22 AM:
So free software : FinalDCP . DVD-o matic , DCP buider.. n DoremiCineasset (aiready cracked version 5.2.11)-> I used it.
EasyDCP (cracked v. 1.4)
Posted by Jim Ziegler (Member # 86) on 03-21-2013, 10:04 AM:
At my location we have been using a program called OpenDCP to make both J2K and Mpeg DCPs. It can be found here: http://opendcp.org/
Posted by Richard Fowler (Member # 893) on 03-23-2013, 02:10 AM:
OpenDCP is very easy. We did a premiere last Wednesday at a performing arts center in which we converted a Powerpoint walk in slide, introduction clip by the star of the film and in less than 20 minutes had it loaded on the playlist for QC.....beats setting up Scaler/switcher + Computer + BluRay...We had our hands full with several key problems, studio security with night vision goggles and a Barco set up for rear projection due to lack of lens for front throw.
Posted by Marcel Birgelen (Member # 6801) on 03-23-2013, 05:15 AM: