AVCUpshift?

Laurence wrote on 4/21/2008, 8:23 AM
Just a couple of questions:

What codec does it convert the AVCHD to?

How fast is it?

How is the quaiity?

How well does it work for mixing AVCHD footage into an HDV project?

Is it compatible with all AVCHD camcorders?

Does the codec it uses smart-render?

How is it compared to using NeoHDV or Raylight?

Is it Vista and Vista64 compatible?

Any links?

How much does it cost?

When and how can I buy it?

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jrazz wrote on 4/21/2008, 8:31 AM
Laurence,

I can answer a few of those. It converts to M2T files (up to 60mbps) and the settings are customizable.

How fast depends on the settings you use to encode.

Quality: Well, you can get up to 60mbps so I would conclude the quality is not something to worry about.

It takes the AVCHD files and makes them M2T files so it fits nicely into an HDV project.

I believe it costs around $60 USD and when it is released (soon from what I understand) you should be able to download it from VASST.
EDIT: It costs $49.00

I am sure Spot or JohnnyRoy will be able to answer these questions in more detail.

j razz
Laurence wrote on 4/21/2008, 9:11 AM
Is AVCUpshift a Vegas script?
jrazz wrote on 4/21/2008, 9:44 AM
No, it is a stand alone program that can be used for Vegas, Premiere, Avid, Final Cut (although, you would need to do your conversion on a Window's based machine) or any other NLE.

j razz
teaktart wrote on 4/21/2008, 9:51 AM
I saw it demo=ed at NAB in the VASST booth which is where you will find/purchase it once its ready for distribution from their website.

You will be able to customize all kinds of quality/resolution settings.


Eileen
MarkWWW wrote on 4/21/2008, 12:37 PM
And a supplementary question: What happens to the audio?

Mark
lefty wrote on 4/21/2008, 2:31 PM
will people use it for anything else, or is this mainly just to turn mts files into m2t files for the sake of smoother editing in vegas?
ken c wrote on 4/22/2008, 9:02 AM
Looking forward to buying this; pls post when it's available - thanks!

-k
teaktart wrote on 4/22/2008, 11:08 AM
You may want to 'cyber-stalk' the VASST website !

I'm sure that will be the first place to see it and I expect they will announce here when its ready for download.....
Laurence wrote on 4/24/2008, 7:03 AM
bump-

Still patiently waiting..
Konrad wrote on 4/24/2008, 7:26 AM
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=96867
Laurence wrote on 4/25/2008, 6:14 PM
bump
Cliff Etzel wrote on 4/28/2008, 1:04 PM
I'm wondering about when it will be available as well. The new Panasonic AG-HSC1U 3 chip AVCHD camera shoots to SD cards and allows you to download the footage to a mini 40GB drive - that unit would fit perfect for the work I shoot. a couple of those with a compact mic and using AVCUpshift with Vegas Pro 8. My back will love hauling less gear around.

Any ideas when AVCUpshift is being released???

Cliff Etzel - Solo Video Journalist
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Konrad wrote on 4/28/2008, 2:45 PM
Panasonic had some very nice footage shot with that cam at NAB. NO focus ring but in this day and age it's not the issue it used to be.

If you do a search on avcupshift and author DSE/Spot you'll find:

"Subject: RE: OK, so what happened at the SCS NAB party
Reply by: Spot/DSE Sony Vegas Certificaton Trainer
Date: 4/19/2008 9:40:03 AM

Actually, Vegas users benefit significantly from AVCUpShift, as it converts the files to as much as a 60Mbps stream with I-frame only (or a longer GOP structure, user-defined) and is very fast for Vegas to decode. We've just got a few more minor details to iron out and we'll be shipping."
Laurence wrote on 4/28/2008, 3:32 PM
If by chance AVCUpshift is still in the "add features" stage, one thing I would like to see is for the .mfx format, with it's uncompressed audio, to be added as a "convert to" option.
Cliff Etzel wrote on 4/28/2008, 3:48 PM
Well, considering the HC7's I shoot with can have the little command button near the lens be programmed to focus, it's not a big deal as you said. The size and weight of this camera combined with 4GB SD cards for acquisition really appeals to my KISS philosophy for gear. Lightweight and since there are no moving parts for tape transport, I bet this unit is very durable.

Combine this with a dual core laptop with VP8, SF9, AP, CS1 and AVCUpshift, it makes for a pretty compelling field editing machine. I have a firewire 250GB external laptop drive that is plenty fast for editing HDV. I only wish I could get my hands on this to see how well it works with converting AVCHD.

Guess we all just have to be patient.

Any thoughts on the DVX100 replacement AG-HMC150 camera Panasonic introduced that is also AVCHD based??? One thing about this camera is the P2 cards are PCMCIA form factor which means they would technically work with most laptops.

Cliff Etzel - Solo Video Journalist
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Konrad wrote on 4/28/2008, 4:56 PM
The new Panny 150 is SD card the new 170 is P2. I would bet on the HMC 150 being in short supply this year if it even ships before 1/1/09. The new HMC-150 is on my RADAR along with Scarlet. Although for this summer I'm thinking a Canon XH-A1 with a 35mm adapter. There is a preset to match my HVR-A1U.
Cliff Etzel wrote on 4/28/2008, 5:20 PM
...converts the files to as much as a 60Mbps stream with I-frame only (or a longer GOP structure, user-defined) and is very fast for Vegas to decode...

What does having up to 60mbps do for shooters using the AVCHD format - especially Vegas users? I'm confused as to what that number brings to the table for editing.

Cliff Etzel - Solo Video Journalist
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Konrad wrote on 4/29/2008, 7:57 PM
I'm no exspurt but as no one has answered the higher the number the better the quality.
farss wrote on 4/29/2008, 8:33 PM
Using I frames only makes it much easier to decode and edit. HDV is not the only tape system that uses mpeg-2! The other systems though mostly use I frame only or very short GOPs. That makes editing much easier.
The higher bitrates would accomodate the higher end AVCHD cameras, keep in mind that your file size goes up as the bitrate goes up. If you reduce the length of the GOP you'd also want to increase your bitrate.

Bob.