How to Open Raw Panasonic Hvx200 Files Without the Text File

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open a text editing program (Examples: Microsoft Notepad

   You will see six files. , Each of your takes is listed. ,, Example: 0003QR ,, Example: 4 , Your file will look like this:
   First line: 0003QR, Second line:
   1.0, and Third line: 4 , , If you have changed the name of the CONTENTS folder, change it back to CONTENTS. (Your editing program needs that name and only that name.) , Example:
   WeddingVows ,,, Click on Import.
   
   Click on Panasonic P2.
   
   Find your file (Example:
   WeddingVows) and Click on it. , All of the clips should import into the bins area of your editing program.
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   Step 2: or Apple's TextEdit).

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   Step 3: Open the CONTENTS folder (from your P2 download).

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   Step 4: Open the Video folder.

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   Step 5: Copy the name of the last clip you shot

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   Step 6: example: 0003QR.MXF

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   Step 7: Paste that name into the first line of your text file

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   Step 8: but don't use the .MXF at the end.

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   Step 9: On the second line type: 1.0

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    Step 10: Count how many clips you have in the video file (Example: 3)

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    Step 11: add one and type that number on the third line all by itself.

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    Step 12: You're almost done.

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    Step 13: Now close the file and label it: LASTCLIP.TXT (Your editing program needs that exact name and no other.)

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    Step 14: Close the VIDEO file.

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    Step 15: Now create a new folder and label it whatever you want to.

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    Step 16: Now click and drag the CONTENTS folder and the LASTCLIP.TXT into the new folder you created.

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    Step 17: Open your editing program (Example: Final Cut Pro)

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    Step 18: Click on File.

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    Step 19: Click Import All.

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