Canon Digital Learning Center – Introducing EOS Movie Plugin-E1 for Final Cut Pro
I know, I know – this is an old announcement but I randomly discovered this page on the Canon USA web-site with a lot more information about what, exactly, the plug-in is going to do.
I’m only going to put the first couple of paragraphs of the post here – read the whole thing on the Canon web site – but there are a few key features that I’d like to point out:
- -Time Code is added to the clips
- Automatic transcoding from Canon’s H.264 to ProRes (various flavors)
- Up to 3X Faster transcoding than Compressor
- Ability to transcode only portions of a clip
- DMG archiving or memory cards
- Compatible with: 1D-Mk IV, 5D Mk II and 7D (Rebel support coming soon)
There is a full workflow example on the Canon page…
Introducing EOS Movie Plugin-E1 for Final Cut Pro
The Rise of EOS HD Video:
Apple Inc’s Final Cut Studio™ software for non-linear editing (NLE) has become a dominant choice among enthusiasts and dedicated professionals alike. This professional Apple software application is well known for its smooth performance and editing speed, both invaluable assets for editing software.
The recent explosion of digital SLRs with video capability has turned many traditional videographers and photographers toward cameras such as the EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 7D, and the newly-introduced EOS-1D Mark IV to create stunning high definition footage at a very afforable price. The large imaging sensors of these cameras, comparable to or even larger than 35mm motion picture film, are a key reason for the peerless HD images they produce, offering ‘filmic’ control over depth of field, as well as extremely sharp detail, clarity, and low-light performance — all of which can exceed that of high-end professional video cameras costing tens of thousands of dollars.
Another reason for the impressive video image quality of Canon’s EOS digital SLRs is their use of the sophisticated H.264/MPEG-4 compression method for recording video files to the camera’s memory card. This is an ideal file type for video capture in an SLR camera, delivering relatively compact file sizes with image quality noticably superior to alternate video compressions (such as Motion JPEG).[From Canon Digital Learning Center - Introducing EOS Movie Plugin-E1 for Final Cut Pro]
