Hey Canon! where’s my plug-in?
Posted by Tom Stratton on February 9, 2010 · Twitter · Facebook · Reddit
Hmmm, after a lot of hype surrounding the “release” of a Final Cut Pro plug in that will allow you to work with Canon footage and bypass the transcoding stage we are still left empty handed.
There is an interesting discussion on DVInfo.net about the slightly embarrassing fact that Canon says the plug-in will be available immediately for download from Apple and several days later there is still no sign of it on the referenced page. Some sources are apparently saying “March” and users are getting frustrated by Canon’s odd PR strategy.
I’m glad to hear that Canon is going to give us the plug-in (for free according to the press releases) but don’t think that they are getting any love with a bogus “get it now” announcement.
Read on for the first reference that I was able to find that doesn’t promise immediate gratification (and an un-sourced announcement at that)….
Canon Announces EOS Final Cut Pro Plug-in
Canon announced that they’re currently developing a plug-in for Final Cut Pro that would make editing and importing video from EOS cameras a great deal simpler.
The company promises a smoother workflow for EOS users. The main feature touted is the ability to use the ‘log and transfer’ feature on any of Canon’s EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 7D and EOS-1D Mark IV DSLRs. The update allows users to simply insert metadata into their clips while they’re still on the camera.
You’ll also be able to add metadata while editing, including timecode, reel names, and other data. Import speed is kicked up significantly with the new update. According to Canon, the plug-in will cut conversion time in half when using Apple’s ProRes 422 codec.
The plug-in is being worked on now, and a Beta version is set to release in March.
