A presentation on the Abernethy Media Professionals method of in-the-field media management. Instructs on how to log, transfer, verify, and store panasonic P2 footage in accordance with the AMP workflow.

1. In-Field P2 Workflow
Panasonic P2

2. In-Field P2 Workflow
Always have two
verified copies of the
P2 volume before
reformatting card.
To AMP
or Client
Panasonic P2 Reader Laptop External Field Drive
Direct delivery to be placed on hold
To AMP
or copied as in-house archive.
To AMP
or Client
External Field Drive
Panasonic AG-HPG10
Always have two
verified copies of the
Host Mode
P2 volume before
(See Manual)
reformatting card.

3. In-Field P2 Workflow
1. Verify Delivery Platform/Transfer Environment/Gear
2. Log cards on P2 transfer log during shoot if
possible.
3. Verify file structure and naming protocol before
transfer. Make sure card is right protected before
transfer.
4. Verify volume size and clips before reformatting
cards. Always have two copies of the verified volume
before reformatting the card.
5. Reformat cards.

4. 1. Before the Shoot
Verify Delivery Platform - Who’s laptop? Who’s hard
drive(s)? Mac or PC format on the hard drive(s)? Is
the client requesting special deliverables like DVDs
with timecode?
Verify Transfer Environment - What are the shoot
logistics? How much footage? What format? Where
will you be transferring the files? When will you be
transferring the files?
Verify Your Gear - P2 Reader/Transfer Cables
(Firewire/USB)/Power Cables/Laptop/Hard Drive

5. 2. Log Cards During Shoot
Ideal for long shoots/multi-
camera shoots/multi-day
shoots.
Date: 12_17_09
Transfer #: Card 01
Card ID: AMP 16A
Job #: Brinker_5_Star
Contents: Brooks Interview

6. 3a. Create File Structure
The file structure for each download is set up on
the hard drive/laptop and is used to organize your
P2 volumes. The file structure/naming must
remain consistent. Never use generic names like
“card 1” without qualifying it. Always preface the
card number with the client name and date.
Reel Folder Example: Brinker_11_25_09_Card01

7. 3b. Verify File Structure Then
Copy Card
CARD SHOULD BE RIGHT-
PROTECTED
LAPTOP/EXTERNAL FIELD DRIVE
P2 VOLUME
HARD DRIVE SHOOT DATE FOLDER REEL FOLDER P2 VOLUME COPY
TRANSFER STATUS BAR

8. 4a. Verify Clip Size
Select the CONTENTS
folder inside the P2 Volume
and and choose File>Get
Info. Compare it’s size with
the CONTENTS folder
inside the corresponding
Reel Folder. They should
be the same.

9. 4b. Visually Verify Clips
Choose Reel Folder(s)
Verify Thumbnails
If a clip is grayed out
it must be repaired in
the camera. See
“repair clip” in the
camera’s manual.
FINAL CUT PRO LOG AND TRANSFER WINDOW

10. 5. Reformat P2 Cards
Panasonic AG-HPG10 Panasonic HVX200
P2 FORMATTER
2. Select slot number and
1. After ejecting card and rename Volume Label to
turning right protect off match P2 card ID.
reinsert card. When it
mounts select P2 Formatter
in dock.
3. Warning! All data erased
4. When formatting is complete you should
so make sure you have two
have an empty card with the correct ID.
verified copies.

11. Workflow Tips
Be organized and follow these steps.
Every shoot is different... know what P2 transfer
equipment to take based on shoot logistics.
Put one person in charge of creating file structure,
file transfers, volume verification, archiving and
reformatting.