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Setup Guide Odyssey7Q + C500
Updated 12-Sep-2014 | Firmware Release v2.11.110

4K RAW
QHD RAW
2K 12-BIT DPX
HD 12-BIT DPX

2K 10-BIT DPX
HD 10-BIT DPX
HD 422 DPX
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)

Odyssey7Q + C500 Recording Capabilities
RECORDING TIMES
RECORD TIME
23.98fps

REC MODE

4K RAW

62

25fps
60

29.97fps

50fps

60fps

50

30**

25**

60

50

32**

26**

43

36*

4K Half RAW
QHD RAW

67

64

53

2K 12-BIT DPX

70*

67*

56*

HD 12-BIT DPX

74*

71*

59*

2K 10-BIT DPX

78

75

67

HD 10-BIT DPX

83

80

72

HD 422 DPX

100fps

120fps

30**

35**

775
744
620
159
132
HD Apple ProRes
Note: The Odyssey7Q does not currently support Scan and Reverse mode on the C500,
or Slow and Fast, except for the maximum rates in RAW and HRAW (100/120)
**4K Half Raw x 1080 is not supported at this time.
*HD 120 fps is not supported at this time.

FORMAT DETAILS
4K RAW

4096x2160, 10-bit linear data, recorded as Uncompressed .RMF

4K Half RAW***

4096x2160, 10-bit linear data, where every other line is sampled by the camera sensor, for faster frame rate

QHD

3840x2160, 10-bit linear data, recorded as Uncompressed .RMF

2K 12-BIT DPX*

2048x1080, 12-bit log 4:4:4 RGB video, recorded as Uncompressed .DPX

HD 12-BIT DPX*

1920x1080, 12-bit log 4:4:4 RGB video, recorded as Uncompressed .DPX

2K 10-BIT DPX*

2048x1080, 10-bit log 4:4:4 RGB video, recorded as Uncompressed .DPX

HD 10-BIT DPX*

1920x1080, 10-bit log 4:4:4 RGB video, recorded as Uncompressed .DPX

HD 422 DPX

1920x1080, 10-bit log 4:2:2 video, recorded as Uncompressed .DPX

HD Apple ProRes

1920x1080, 10-bit log video, recorded as Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) compressed HD video

support, recorded as Uncompressed .RMF

* HD DPX files at 60p are “packed” on SSDs due to high data rate. Use free CD Data Unpacker utility software to
unpack files after transfer.
** Two SSDs are required to capture
***Note When recording 4K Half Raw 100/120 the filename is generated by the Odyssey7Q, since the camera
does not record when the camera is set to max frame rates.

TYPICAL DOWNLOAD TIME IN MINUTES
Media

USB3.0

Thunderbolt

256G SSD

20

10

512G SSD

40

20

Actual transfer rates are dependent on computer system and capture media.
USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt connections are recommended by Convergent Design for efficient data rates.

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Odyssey7Q Support for Canon C500

(OPTIONAL)

4K RAW

FORMAT DETAILS
Canon C500
Mode

Resolution

Bit-Depth

4K RAW

4096 x 2160

10-Bit

Frame Rates
23.98p, 24p, 25p,

Supported in
Current Firmware

3G
SDI

Two SSD's
Required

Yes (RAW .RMF)

2

50p / 59.94p

Yes (RAW .RMF)

2

50p / 59.94p

Yes (RAW .RMF)

2

100p / 120p

No

1

---

2

---

2

---

29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
4K (QHD) RAW

3840 x 2160

10-bit

23.98p, 24p, 25p,
29.97p, 50p, 59.94p

4K Half RAW

4096 x 2160

10-Bit

23.98p, 24p, 25p,
29.97p, 50p, 59.94p,
100p, 120p

4K RAW x 1080

4096 x 1080

10-Bit

62p up to 119.88p (by

DPX

2K/HD

2 frame steps)

2K RGB 4:4:4
HD RGB 4:4:4
HD YCC 4:2:2

2048 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080

10-Bit

23.98p, 24p, 25p,

Yes

12-Bit

29.97p

(Uncompressed .DPX)

10-Bit

23.98p, 24p, 25p,

Yes

12-Bit

29.97p

(Uncompressed .DPX)

10-Bit

62p up to 119.88p (by

No

1

---

23.98p, 24p, 25p,

Yes

1

No

29.97p, 50p, 60p

(Apple ProRes .MOV)

50p, 59.94p, and 62p

No

1

No

.MOV

HD

2 frame steps)

HD MXF 4:2:2
HD YCbCr 4:2:2

1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080

10-Bit
10-Bit

up to 119.88p

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Odyssey7Q + C500 4K RAW (4096x2160)

1

Set Time & Date
MENU » Other Functions » Set Clock » Date/Time
Set Time & Date so both the C500 and
Odyssey7Q match.
This is REQUIRED for using internal
media as proxy.

2

Name the Clip
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF » Clip Name » Title Prefix (or NUMBER SETTING)
Name the clip so that C500 and
Odyssey7Q match.

3

Enable 3G-SDI Output & Rec Command
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF » 3G-SDI Output » ON
		(BACK) » REC Command » ON

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Odyssey7Q + C500 4K RAW (4096x2160)

4

Set 4K RAW Mode
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 4K (4096/3840) » Mode » RAW

5

Set System Frequency (Hz)
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » System Frequency » (Selection)
59.94p selected you will have the options
59.94,29.97,23.98
50p selected you will have the options 50p and
25p
24p this is the only option under frame rate

6

Set Resolution
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 4K (4096/3840) » Resolution » 4096x2160

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Odyssey7Q + C500 4K RAW (4096x2160)

7

Set Frame Rate
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 4K (4096/3840) » Frame Rate » (Selection)
You will have the options 59.94p,29.97p,23.98p

( Next Step: Configure Recorder )

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Odyssey7Q + C500 4K Half RAW (4096x2160)

1

Set Time & Date
MENU » Other Functions » Set Clock » Date/Time
Set Time & Date so both the C500 and
Odyssey7Q match.
This is REQUIRED for using internal
media as proxy.

2

Name the Clip
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF » Clip Name » Title Prefix (or NUMBER SETTING)
Name the clip so that C500 and
Odyssey7Q match.

3

Enable 3G-SDI Output & Rec Command
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF » 3G-SDI Output » ON
		(BACK) » REC Command » ON

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Odyssey7Q + C500 4K Half RAW (4096x2160)

4

Set 4K RAW Mode
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 4K (4096/3840) » Mode » HRAW

5

Set System Frequency (Hz)
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » System Frequency » (Selection)
59.94p selected you will have the options
59.94,29.97,23.98
50p selected you will have the options 50p and
25p
24p this is the only option under frame rate

6

Set Resolution
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 4K (4096/3840) » Resolution » 4096x2160

*Note 3840x2160 is not currently supported in HRAW (Firmware v2.11.110)

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Odyssey7Q + C500 4K RAW (4096x2160)

7

Set Frame Rate
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 4K (4096/3840) » Frame Rate » (Selection)
You will have the options 59.94p,29.97p,23.98p

8

Set Special Rec
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 4K (4096/3840) » Special Rec » Slow & Fast Motion

9

Set S&F Frame Rate
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 4K (4096/3840) » S&F Frame Rate XX » (Selection)
Select and navigate up to the max frame rate
100/120p.
**Only Maximum frame rates are allowed in Half
Raw. 100/120p
* 4K Half Raw x 1080 is not supported.

( Next Step: Configure Recorder )

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Configure Odyssey7Q 4K RAW Recording

1

Set Odyssey7Q to Canon RAW Mode
MENU » SETUP » MONITOR --> RECORD » CANON RAW
ODYSSEY

SETUP

RECORD

INPUTS OUTPUTS

MONITOR --> RECORD

C500 RAW -> RAW (.DNG)

Odyssey7Q will show
a prompt to read
Canon RAW into
memory. Click OK and
the unit will reboot.

2

4:2:2 -> PRORES HD (.MOV)
CANON RAW -> RAW (.RMF)
ARRIRAW -> RAW (.ARI)
4:2:2/4:4:4 -> 4:4:4 (.DPX)
C500 4K RAW -> PRORES HD (.MOV)

Set Date & Time to match C500
MENU » ODYSSEY » SET » TIME
ODYSSEY
SET

SETUP

RECORD

ACTIVATION

▲

SSD’S TIME
ABOUT DATE
MFG

INPUTS OUTPUTS

07:30:11 OK X

▼

RESET

Click on the month, year,
etc. to highlight the
field, then use the + and
- buttons on screen to
change the values of the
field. Click OK when you
are done.

MENU » ODYSSEY » SET » DATE
ODYSSEY

SETUP

RECORD

INPUTS

SET

ACTIVATION
SSD’S TIME
ABOUT DATE
MFG

RESET

▲
2014 MAR 19

▼

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Configure Odyssey7Q 4K RAW Recording

3

Set Clip Name and MetaData
TAP ON CLIP NAME IN TOOLBAR » TAP ON FIELD » (ENTER DATA)

4

Make C500 the Record Trigger
MENU » RECORD » TRIGGER » CAMERA
ODYSSEY

SETUP

RECORD

INPUTS OUTPUTS

TRIGGER

REC BUTTON

CLIP

CAMERA

PROJECT

5

REC BUTTON

Connect Odyssey7Q to C500
Connect C500 3G-SDI output to Odyssey7Q SDIA input
For 4K p100/120 Half RAW, and 4K p50/59 RAW
& QuadHD RAW, two 3G-SDI cables are required.

6

Set Timecode Source
MENU » INPUTS » TIMECODE » SOURCE » SDI
ODYSSEY

SETUP

RECORD

INPUTS OUTPUTS
AUDIO
TIMECODE

SOURCE

SDI
LTC
SEED/REC RUN

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Odyssey7Q + C500 2K/HD 10-Bit/12-Bit (DPX)

1

Set Time & Date
MENU » Other Functions » Set Clock » Date/Time
Set Time & Date so both the C500
and Odyssey7Q match.
This is REQUIRED for using internal
media as proxy.

2

Name the Clip
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » Clip Name » Title Prefix (or Number Setting)
Name the clip so that C500 and
Odyssey7Q match.

3

Enable 3G-SDI Output & Rec Command
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 3G-SDI Output » On
			(BACK) » REC Command » On

( Continued on Next Page » )

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Odyssey7Q + C500 2K/HD 10-Bit/12-Bit (DPX)

4

Set System Priority
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » System Priority » 2K

5

Set System Frequency (Hz)
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » System Frequency » (Selection)
59.94p selected you will have the options
59.94,29.97,23.98
50p selected you will have the options 50p and
25p
24p this is the only option under frame rate

6

Set Mode and Resolution
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 2K (2048/1920) » Mode » YCC42210·bit
					
(BACK) » Resolution » 2048x1080 (2K)
								-OR							» Resolution » 1920x1080 (HD)

( Continued on Next Page » )
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Odyssey7Q + C500 2K/HD 10-Bit/12-Bit (DPX)

7

Set Frame Rate
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup» 2K (2048/1920) » Frame Rate » (Selection)
You will have the options 59.94p,29.97p,23.98p

8

Set User Bit
MENU » TCB/UB Setup » Type » Setting
Note: Time currently not supported

( Next Step: Configure Recorder )

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Configure Odyssey7Q Recording Uncompressed DPX

1

Set Odyssey7Q to Uncompressed DPX Mode
MENU » SETUP » MONITOR --> RECORD » 4:2:2/4:4:4 -> 4:4:4 (.DPX)
ODYSSEY SETUP RECORD INPUTS OUTPUTS
MONITOR --> RECORD

4:2:2 -> PRORES HD (.MOV)
FS700 RAW -> RAW (.DNG)
CANON RAW -> RAW (.RMF)
ARRIRAW -> RAW (.ARI)
4:2:2/4:4:4 -> 4:4:4 (.DPX)
FS700 4K RAW -> PRORES HD (.MOV)

Click OK
The unit will restart.

2

Set up Odyssey7Q for your C500
MENU » SETUP » 4:2:2/4:4:4 SOURCE » CANON
ODYSSEY SETUP RECORD INPUTS OUTPUTS
MONITOR --> RECORD
4:2:2/4:4:4 SOURCE

ARRI
ARRI (LOG-C)
CANON
CANON (C-LOG)

3

Make C500 the Record Trigger
MENU » RECORD » TRIGGER » CAMERA
ODYSSEY

SETUP

RECORD

INPUTS OUTPUTS

TRIGGER
CLIP
PROJECT

4

REC BUTTON
CAMERA
REMOTE

Set Timecode Source
MENU » INPUTS » TIMECODE » SOURCE » SDI
ODYSSEY

SETUP

RECORD

INPUTS OUTPUTS
AUDIO
TIMECODE

( Continued on Next Page » )

SOURCE

SDI
LTC

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Configure Odyssey7Q Recording Uncompressed DPX

5

Format SSDs
MENU » ODYSSEY » SSD’S » FORMAT BOTH (or FORMAT SSD1 if you do not have a
second SSD drive installed.)

6

Connect to Camera and Verify Status Input
Connect C500 3G-SDI output to Odyssey7Q SDIA input
Note: Use only 3G-SDI rated cables from C500 to Odyssey 7Q. Using a 1.5G
SDI cable in not recommended and may cause issues.

The status on your Odyssey7Q will display your camera’s output.
Example:

1080p29.97 422
CANON

PRORES
HQ

Note: The recorded file will be 1920x1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps.

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Odyssey7Q + C500 Record Apple ProRes 422

1

Set Time & Date
MENU » Other Functions » Set Clock » Date/Time
Set Time & Date so both the C500
and Odyssey7Q match.
This is REQUIRED for using internal
media as proxy.

2

Name the Clip
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » Clip Name » Title Prefix (or Number Setting)
Name the clip so that C500 and
Odyssey7Q match.

3

Enable 3G-SDI Output & Rec Command
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » HD-SDI Output » On*
			(BACK) » REC Command » On (Make sure OSD is OFF)

( Continued on Next Page » )

*NOTE: For 1080p 50 or 50 use
3G-SDI Output & camera set to YCC
10bit. (See Recording Uncompressed
DPX section of this guide.)

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Odyssey7Q + C500 Record Apple ProRes 422

5

Set System Priority
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » System Priority » MXF

4

Set System Frequency (Hz)
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » System Frequency » (Selection)
59.94p selected you will have the options
59.94,29.97,23.98
50p selected you will have the options 50p and
25p
24p this is the only option under frame rate

6

Set Mode and Resolution
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 2K (2048/1920) » Mode » YCC42210·bit
					
(BACK) » Resolution » 2048x1080 (2K)
								-OR							» Resolution » 1920x1080 (HD)

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Odyssey7Q + C500 Record Apple ProRes 422

7

Set Frame Rate
MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup» 2K (2048/1920) » Frame Rate » (Selection)
You will have the options 59.94p,29.97p,23.98p

8

Set User Bit
MENU » TCB/UB Setup » Type » Setting
Note: Time currently not supported.

( Next Step: Configure Recorder )

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Configure Odyssey7Q C500 to Record Apple ProRes 422

1

Set Odyssey7Q to C500 to Apple ProRes 422 Mode
MENU » SETUP » MONITOR --> RECORD » 4:2:2->PRORES HD (.MOV)
ODYSSEY

SETUP

RECORD

INPUTS OUTPUTS

MONITOR --> RECORD

4:2:2 -> PRORES HD (.MOV)

4:2:2/4:4:4 SOURCE

2

Note: When recording
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) it
is typically best to use the
4:2:2 output of the C500

Set up Odyssey7Q for your C500
MENU » SETUP » 4:2:2/4:4:4 SOURCE » CANON
ODYSSEY

SETUP

RECORD

INPUTS OUTPUTS

MONITOR --> RECORD
4:2:2/4:4:4 SOURCE

ARRI
ARRI (LOG-C)

NOTE: If recording Canon LOG
use CANON (C-LOG)

CANON
CANON (C-LOG)

3

Make C500 the Record Trigger
MENU » RECORD » TRIGGER » CAMERA
ODYSSEY

SETUP

RECORD
TRIGGER
CLIP
PROJECT

4

INPUTS OUTPUTS
REC BUTTON
CAMERA
REMOTE

Set Timecode Source
MENU » INPUTS » TIMECODE » SOURCE » SDI
ODYSSEY

SETUP

RECORD

INPUTS OUTPUTS
AUDIO
TIMECODE

SOURCE

SDI
LTC

5

Format SSDs
MENU » ODYSSEY » SSD’S » FORMAT BOTH (or FORMAT SSD1 if you do not have a
second SSD drive installed.)

( Continued on Next Page » )

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Configure Odyssey7Q C500 to Record Apple ProRes 422

5

Connect to Camera and Verify Status Input
Connect C500 3G-SDI output to Odyssey7Q SDIA input
Note: Use only 3G-SDI rated cables from C500 to Odyssey 7Q. Using a 1.5G
SDI cable in not recommended and may cause issues.

The status on your Odyssey7Q will display your camera’s output.
Example:

4K 29.97p
S-LOG2

4K->HD
PRORES

Note: The recorded file will be 1920x1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps.

Convergent Design, Inc.

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Odyssey7Q + C500 SSD RAID Configuration

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Recording Across Two SSDs
SSD1

SSD2

1, 3, 5, 7…

0, 2, 4, 6…

4K 50/59p and 100/120p = RAID (two drives)
Note: You can use any Convergent Design media;
they need not be matching (ie, one 256GB card
and one 512GB card). Data recorded will be
equal to the lower capacity SSD.

( Next Step: Off-loading Data )

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Odyssey7Q + C500 Off-Loading Data

1

Connect SSD Drive to Adapter
Connect the Convergent Design 2.5” Premium SSD Media to any off-the-shelf 2.5” SATA
adaptor (example: Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Adaptor or USB 3.0 Adaptor)

2

Connect Adapter to Computer
The SSD will mount within 10-20 Seconds. (You will see this mount on the desktop or within
finder on MAC, or within My Computer on Windows machines).

3

Copy Files for Playback/Editing
All Clips or Takes are located within the “Clips” directory, navigate to this and copy all of
your files to a local or external drive or RAID for playback and/or editing.

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Free Software Utilities
CD Clip Merger (Free Download from Website)
Use the Clip Merger for any Raided Record (ie if your recorded clip required more than
one SSD). See the At A Glance Chart, “No. of SSD’s Req” column, on page 2.
CD Apple ProRes 422 File Transfer Tool (Free Download from Website)
Use to combine each clip into a single file
CD Data Unpacker (Free Download from Website)
Use CD Data Unpacker to convert “packed” files to “unpacked” data.
DOWNLOAD HERE: http://convergent-design.com/support/firmware-downloads.html

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OSX You must first change
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2) Select Security and privacy
3) Under General » Allow applications downloaded from: Select
Anywhere.
4) Now you will be able to run the installer for installing any
Convergent Design Applications.

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C500 File Support
UNCOMPRESSED SUPPORT (DPX SEQUENCE)
All Uncompressed recording on the Odyssey 7Q is recorded as 10 bit RGB 4:4:4 DPX. This
is for all sources regardless if the source is 8 bit, 10 bit, 4:2:2, 4:4:4. With 12 bit cameras, files
are recorded as a 16 bit DPX for more universal compatibility. Also note that with DPX files
timecode, and Clip Metadata is stored in every frame, as well as in the XML file within each clip.
All audio is recorded 48Hz 16 bit Uncompressed Wav audio.
Also Note 1080p59.94/60p, 1080p119/120 and 12 bit files are recorded as Packed, so our CD
Unpacker Utility will need to be used before the files can be used in any editor.
Native 10-bit / 16-bit DPX Support
Adobe CS6 / Adobe CSCC

Black Magic DaVinci Resolve

Grass Valley Eduis (Does not support 16-Bit)

Apple Color

Cineform Studio

The Foundry Nuke

AutoDesk Smoke

ColorFront OnSet Dailies

Xnview(Does not support 16-Bit)

Assimilate Scratch Lab

DJViewer

Avid DS

Eyeon Fusion

Plugins for DPX Support
Glue Tools

Apple FCP Pro
Apple FCP Pro X

Meta Fuse

Avid Media Composer

2K / 1080P 12 BIT RECORDINGS IN DAVINCI RESOLVE 11*
Generating a LUT and applying it as an input lut should help fix the issue. Here is how it can be
done:
1.	 Add a single DPX sequence to a new project and create a timeline
2.	 In the color page, go to the RGB Mixer and swap the red and blue channels
3.	 Right click on the VSR of the Clip and generate a LUT. Save the LUT in the default location
or in a sub folder then open the project with the DPX files that exhibit the issue. Apply the
saved LUT as an input LUT.
* If using Resolve 10 or older, or other NLE’s such as Adobe, Scratch Lab, or Autodesk Smoke,
then you can simply import the DPX files after running through the data unpacker.

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C500 File Support (Continued)
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
The Odyssey7Q records in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) which is a 10 bit 4:2:2 220Mb compressed
codec. This will allow for high quality recording while avoiding high data rates of working with
uncompressed video. (DPX)
Native Apple ProRes 422 Support
Adobe CC 2014*

Final Cut Pro 7

Autodesk Smoke

Apple FCP X, Aperture

Black Magic DaVinci Resolve

Sony Vegas

Cineform Studio

The Foundry Nuke

To playback Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) files in QuickTime Player X, the files must be first run
through our Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) Utility to be optimized for the recently released Apple
ProRes 422 (HQ) Codec update. If files are not optimized, then they will play the first second of
audio only. This is not an issue when playing in FCPX.

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Importing C500 RAW Files
FCP X IMPORT SETTINGS
Once you have created a new project be sure to check the following Settings:
1.	 Under Final Cut Pro select Preferences
2.	 Be sure the Still Images editing duration is set to 0.0.1 Seconds
3.	 Select navigate to File and select Import Media
4.	 Navigate to the Clips directory, and select the Clip Folder contain your RAW files.
5.	 At this point you can start correcting the files to a 2.2 Gamma. using the Color Board.
* Note if you are recording the the internal media you can import the matching Slog2 file, and select
Match Color for a close approximation of Slog2, but will most likely need additional tweaking.

CANON C500 4K RAW SUPPORT
All Canon C500 4K recording on the Odyssey 7Q is recorded as 10 bit Cinema RAW file.
Also note that with RMF files timecode, and Clip Metadata is stored in every frame, as well as in
the XML file within each clip. All audio is recorded 48Hz 32 bit Uncompressed Wav audio.
It is important to correctly set the white balance of the camera, as this is baked into the RAW file.

Native Cinema RAW Support
Assimilate Scratch Lab

Black Magic DaVinci Resolve

Canon Cinema RAW Development

Adobe CC 2014

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