How to Create a Text File for Panasonic HVX200 Video Files

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the file labeled CONTENTS.

   If you have relabeled it you will need to label it CONTENTS again.
   
   The Final Cut editing program needs it to be labeled:
   CONTENTS.
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   Step 2: Open the video file.

   You will see one or more clips that you have recorded. ,,,,, Add one to the number of clips and type that number on the third line. ,,,,, ,, Drag the six files into the CONTENTS file. , Drag the CONTENTS and the LASTCLIP.TXT file into the new folder.
   
   Label it so you know what is in it. ,, Click on it and click Import All.
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   Step 3: Copy the name of the last clip

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   Step 4: for instance: 00034Q.MXF

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   Step 5: Open a text editing program on your desktop (Notepad or Textedit).

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   Step 6: Copy the name of the last clip into the text file

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   Step 7: but delete the .MXF (It will now look like: 00034Q

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   Step 8: On the second line type: 1.0

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   Step 9: Count how many clips are in the video file (let's say there are three).

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    Step 10: Your text file should look something like this:

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    Step 11: 00034Q

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    Step 12: Now title your text file: LASTCLIP.TXT (Your editing program needs this title.)

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    Step 13: Close the Video file.

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    Step 14: If you don't have a CONTENTS folder then create one (left click and choose New Folder

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    Step 15: name it: CONTENTS).

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    Step 16: Create another folder.

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    Step 17: In Final Cut go to File -> Import -> Panasonic P2

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    Step 18: Find your file you just created.

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