Sony NXCAM Product Workflows
in
Adobe Premiere Pro CS4
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1
HXR-NX5E and the NXCAM Product Line .....................................................................1
Flexible Selection of Recording Media .........................................................................1
Dual Memory Card Slots.................................................................................................1
HYBRID Recording with the Sony HXR-FMU128..........................................................2
Flexible Recording Format Selection ............................................................................3
Recording Time ...............................................................................................................5
NXCAM Folder Structure and File Names.....................................................................5
WORKFLOW OVERVIEW............................................................................................................7
Using the Sony Content Management Utility................................................................7
Content Management Utility Overview...................................................................8
Transferring NXCAM Media to a Local HDD via the CMU ....................................9
Registering Existing NXCAM Media in the CMU .................................................10
Archiving Original NXCAM Media................................................................................11
Archiving Example.................................................................................................11
Importing Clips From Archived Folders ..............................................................12
KEY WORKFLOW FEATURES IN PREMIERE PRO CS4 ........................................................14
Supported NXCAM Recording Modes .........................................................................14
System Requirements ..................................................................................................14
Connections ..................................................................................................................14
Creating a Premiere Pro Project ..................................................................................15
Importing NXCAM Media Files .....................................................................................17
Import Menu............................................................................................................17
Media Browser........................................................................................................17
Adding Clips to the Timeline........................................................................................18
PROJECT OUTPUT ...................................................................................................................19
Blu-ray Disc ...................................................................................................................20
High Quality Movie File.................................................................................................21
HDV Video Tape ............................................................................................................23
Output to an HD Recorder via HD-SDI ........................................................................24
NOTES........................................................................................................................................25
Sony NXCAM Workflows in Adobe Premiere Pro CS4
INTRODUCTION
The HXR-NX5E is Sony s first NXCAM branded camcorder. This document explains how to edit video recorded by this camcorder using Adobe Premiere CS4.
HXR-NX5E and the NXCAM Product Line
NXCAM is Sony s newest product line designed for professionals. NXCAM provides powerful features for professional video production, such as HD-SDI output, flexible media selection, and stunning AVCHD picture quality.
The HXR-NX5E camcorder incorporates cutting-edge technologies, such as G Lens, an
Exmor!" CMOS sensor, built-in GPS receiver, and a new Active SteadyShot® mode.
