LTFS Linear Tape File System

Welcome back to my blog! Today I wish to discuss a recent install I did. I installed a LTO Ultrium 5 Tape drive into a HP Z800 Workstation running windows 7 OS. The install was rather easy. I had to acquire an mini sas to external sas cable kit (part# 536309-001) discription - Cable kit - Contains SAS hard drive cable with bracket and mounting screws. It is imperative I mentioned this because this part was very difficult to find. I did acquire the part through a web search and a great deal of help from HP to get the actual part number from them. Once installed; Windows 7 OS recognized the LTO-5 Ultrium drive immediately. However, I did have to go to the HP site to download the HP StoreOpen Standalone software 7 64bit version. THis software release was greatly anticipated by myself and other frienfs in the fields of video editing. Since installing this drive and using the LTFS (Linear Tape File System) has been a plus for archive solutions to back up projects, saving archive footage, and saving valuable space when storage space on servers is at a premium. For more information check the links below at HP: http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/us/en/solutions/storage-linear-tape-file-system.html , This will help you in your storage adventures!

Live video capture from Media Composer 3.1 and up is it Possible?

I would like to know if anyone has had any success in capturing a live video feed into Media Composer 3.1 to MC 6? My question would be, How did you get it into the system? What card did you use, Did you try Firewire(1394)? Did you do it without any conversion. How did you take care of the errors, like no video present, when you know it's getting to the machine. The OS is windows xp sp3 & Windows 7. Can anyone point in the right direction to go, or what method did you use? The discussion is open, I see no definte answers so far. Please post some answers back.

Avid Media Composer AMA workflow

This Post is for you editors working with Media Composer using the AMA Volume. This is about the workflow, I found this very helpful when trying to edit the Hi-res clips. It saves time and space on your storage unit.

GPU Display driver mismatch Media Composer 5.5

Greetings once again, Today while working with Media Composer 5.5 I got the error message "GPU display mismatch"; I had run into this before in previous versions of MC. I could not remember where I need to change a txt file to make it work. There was a problem the supporting txt file "QualifiedGpuBoards.txt" found in(C:\Program Files (x86)\Avid\vid Media Composer\Supporting Files\Config). I can't take the credit for this post, I have to give credit to the members of the Avid community for sharing thier knowledge. I am a member of that community and like share the information I have on the programs. I am posting this here because I realize how difficult it can be to get support on programs; unless you pay for technical support. I believe in sharing my knowledge to make life easier for all of us. Enjoy until my next post.

Graduation Time

Once again it's that time of year; we go tape all the graduations that are happening in our county.  This is a long set of days for us for a great occasion.  Congrats to all the young adults that are graduating,  I wish you much success in the future.  Remember your families are depending on you now, to do the next right thing!

Media Composer 5.5 install on Hp xw8600 Workstation

I have been recently given the task to do a complete install of Media Composer 5.5 on a HP XW8600 Workstation.  This workstation will be running Windows 7 professional 64bit OS. I must first remove the current OS which is Windows XP Professional and back up all Media Composer 3.1.3 files. Format the HD, and do a complete system install of the Windows 7 OS.  I will keep you all posted as I continue this install.
If you have any questions or input fell free to chime in on this discussion.

I'm Back once again!

I 'd like to say hello to all.  Once again I am back.  I have been trying out the new features in google+ and in blogger.  They are much improved, I think I will enjoy working with it even more.  I have also added a web store to help you find those needed  items to make your Audio & Visual task a little more easier.  Check it out.  I also have a new website under construction.  It will be geared for the fun of all with ways to build a fun new social media network.  Please be on the lookout for it.   Meanwhile checkout the webstore and tell me what you think.