XML2RCX script (mac only)

[Mikael Lubtchansky]

XML to REDCine-X Conform Tool (Mac only)
version 0.92 - Mikael Lubtchansky

http://foolcolor.net/XML2RCX_0.92.zip

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Instructions

1. Shoot some RED footage. Transcode to offline files and edit in Avid, FCP (also supports L&T or Quicktime proxies).
2. Export XML
3. Launch XML2RCX Script and follow onscreen instructions
4. After pointing to your XML file and the original R3D location, a LUA script file will be generated on your desktop
5. Launch REDCINE-X, under file menu, choose 'Run script', select the LUA file and your edit will be recreated in the timeline.

Options includes adding handles, exporting to timeline or bin.

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Unlocking :

To unlock the demo version and remove the 7 clips limit, you should send a donation via Paypal to mika at nerim.net
Any amount over $15 will get you a code to unlock all my current scripts

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Update history :

- included Satimage osax extension in the app package
- fixed an issue with sequence markers
- clips renamed in FCP (not files, just their reference in FCP) should now be re-linked correctly
- fixed some permission errors when scanning full drives
- preliminary Avid support
- Multi layers Avid files will now export all clips to timeline (layer 1 clips, then layers 2 clips etc...)
- more LUA options : export to timeline, with or without handles, export to bin with handles, without handles or as whole clips.
- fixed a bug with "long" Avid xml files
- much much faster source folder scanning
- will search for R3D filename in ClipName if CamRoll and TapeID are missing (Avid)
- added a "skip all"option when several clips are missing and you wish to continue
- will search for R3D filename in "file id" tags when clip name were changed in FCP and a marker related error (FCP)
- now works with FCP subclips
- less restrictive as far as setting handles size
- much faster when source R3D folder contains lots of files
- can now scan up to 20 source directories
- fixed a bug in snow leopard causing a looping bug with some xml files.
- detects any illegal characters in Sequence name to avoid .lua file creation error

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Support :

If you encounter any issues, please email me your XML and corresponding .lua files.
I'll do my best to keep the scripts bug free and up to date (time permitting)
Thanks for any feedback by email or on the REDuser thread.

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Legal info :

The EDL2RCX / XML2RCX / RCX2XML / EDL2R3D software and documentation are offered AS IS and WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY express or implied, including but not limited to warranty of design, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall we be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the software or documentation.
In no event will our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, exceed the amount paid by you for the software.

This script uses the XML lib scripting addition freeware, developed by Satimage :
http://www.satimage.fr/software/en/d...on_osaxen.html
It is included in this app bundle so you don't need to install it manualy.

This software is not affiliated with RED.com, Inc.
REDCINE-X, R3D are trademarks of RED.com, Inc.
Final Cut Pro is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Avid is a trademark of Avid Technology, Inc

[Luis Otero]

Hello,

Whenever I try to open a XML file created by FC, I receive this message: "Fine_Name" doesn't understand the <<event XML open>> message.

Please advise,

[Mikael Lubtchansky]

oops sorry, forgot to mention that !
my script relies on a great freeware Applescript addition called XML lib

you can read more about it here :
http://www.satimage.fr/software/en/d...on_osaxen.html
http://www.satimage.fr/software/en/r...xmllib315.html

edit : version 0.2 beta now includes the scripting addition and it is not longer needed to install it manually...

Mikael

[Jonas Rejman]

I moved my R3D files out of the folders, where they were originally created.
(I should not have done that, but that was my first RED project ...)

Now, the script does not seem to find those files, stating i selected the wrong folder.

XML:
Teaser.zip

[Mikael Lubtchansky]

I moved my R3D files out of the folders, where they were originally created.

Can you email me a screen capture of what your folder structure looks like ?

Thanks

[Luis Otero]

Mikael,

I downloaded the latest beta version, but when I try to unzip the file it creates another zip file called "XML2RCX_0.2.zip.cpgz". Then, it I try to open the created one, it creates a copy of the original zip file... It is a never-ending-story.

Please advise,

[Mikael Lubtchansky]

I downloaded the latest beta version, but when I try to unzip the file it creates another zip file called "XML2RCX_0.2.zip.cpgz". Then, it I try to open the created one, it creates a copy of the original zip file... It is a never-ending-story.

I just tried again here and the downloaded file unzipped fine... strange.

anyone got it working ?

[Jonas Rejman]

unzip is fine over here, too

[Mikael Lubtchansky]

unzip is fine over here, too

Jonas I've spotted your issue, it is related to some markers in your FCP XML... will post a new version as soon as it is fixed.

[Mikael Lubtchansky]

Now, the script does not seem to find those files, stating i selected the wrong folder.

Nothing was wrong with the file structure you've send by email, my script had an issue with sequence markers

I just posted beta 0.25 and it should fix this issue...

Mikael