Panasonic P2 Handheld Camcorder Understanding P2 Workflow: Final Cut Pro - Page 13

Another useful tool for working with P2 on the Mac is the "P2 Log Pro" from Imagine Software (http://www.imagineproducts. com). P2 Log Pro will allow the user to view all metadata stored on the P2 cards and transfer some of that data into FCP. It also allows for the uploading of user data such as user clip name, shooter and project name. This is the only way to do this on a Mac. Archive Once the shoot is complete, the data ideally resides in two places; the P2 Store and a portable hard drive, or the P2 cards and a P2 Store. Since the P2 Store will be used on the next shoot, another method of storing the data for long-term protection needs to be considered. There are several options suitable for this purpose on the Mac, but this article will focus on two in particular. Blu-Ray Disc Blu-Ray Disc is a next generation disc format based on a standard 5.25 diameter disc. It uses a blue-violet laser to record about 50GB of data onto a dual layer disc. The discs are available in write-once or re-writable for less than $35. The media is considered archive quality, with a surface that is more resistant to scratches than a standard DVD-R. Blu-Ray discs require a Blu-Ray burner to read and record this data. For the Mac, look for a burner that is bundled with Roxio's Toast 8 software to allow your Mac to read and write these discs. It can take up to 90 minutes to burn a full 46GB disc. 13