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Error 0×80131702 when installing .Net framework 2.0 Redist
http://blogs.msdn.com/junfeng/archive/2006/01/20/515597.aspx
I encountered this error while installing Microsoft Windows Home Server Client Software on a newly installed Windows XP with SP3.
It has been a while since PlayStation 3 was released. It has been even longer since I play games on any video games console. The last one I bought was PlayStation 2 back in 1999 or 2000.
Anyway, I now need a PlayStation 3 for one main purpose. It is not the game or Blu-Ray. It is for AVCHD jukebox.
AVCHD was jointly developed by Sony and Panasonic. It is a natural progression for Sony to include AVCHD support in PlayStation 3.
The plan is to get a PlayStation 3, and immediately upgrade the hard drive to 250GB. After that I could store the MTS files in PlayStation 3 and view them whenever I want.
My friend managed to download Windows XP Service Pack 3 before it was pulled off Microsoft servers earlier today.
Anyway, we clean installed Windows XP with SP2, then applied SP3.
One weird thing that we noticed was Windows Security Center. It just doesn’t look right.
Since I can now use Final Cut Pro 6 to “Log and Transfer” 1080p/24p clip from my Panasonic HDC-SD9, I will be posting more video sample from this camera.
It was a nice day, so I took a little walk and film some footage using Panasonic HDC-SD9. Check out the video, QuickTime 7 is required for playback.
Video info:
Panasonic HDC-SD9 settings:
Software info:
I will post more videos.
Someone requested me to post screenshots of plugins directory for QuickTime and Final Cut Pro; and my System Preferences.
Hope this helps. I now have no problems importing 1080p/24p clip from Panasonic HDC-SD9 using Final Cut Pro 6.0.3 and Perian 1.1 QuickTime Component.
Let me know how it goes.
Continuing the coverage on Panasonic HDC-SD9 and Final Cut Pro, the followings are the setup I have:
Final Cut Pro 6.0.3
QuickTime Component
Panasonic HDC-SD9
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What kind of setup do you have?
UPDATE:
I uploaded the whole video, instead of a snippet.
Now that I can import videos from HDC-SD9 in 1080p/24p mode using Final Cut Pro correctly, I’d like to share a brief video clip from this camcorder.
Check out the video quality taken using HDC-SD9, however short it may be. (QuickTime 7 required)
Notes:
Apparently I posted a Apple Pro Res 422 encoded earlier. It looked great but not many people could play it.
From Apple Support:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1348
Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Unexpected quit with Panasonic HDC-SD9 AVCHD
Symptoms
Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express may quit unexpectedly when using the Log and Transfer window to preview AVCHD media from a Panasonic HDC-SD9 camcorder.Products Affected
Final Cut Pro 6.0, Final Cut Express 4.0Resolution
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 model camcorder is currently not qualified for use with Final Cut Pro or Final Cut Express. Although some devices that are not qualified may work to some extent with Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express, in this case the camcorder may not perform as expected.To find devices qualified for use with Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express, refer to Qualified Devices for Apple Pro Applications.
Additional Information
This camcorder’s implementation of AVCHD video uses a format of H.264 that employs “Br-frames”, which are similar to traditional MPEG-4 B-frames, but contain motion reference information. The Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express components that preview AVCHD media currently do not recognize or handle Br-frames in AVCHD data.
Up to this point, Panasonic HDC-SD9 is not yet supported in Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express by Apple.
“Good news, everyone! We finally can use Panasonic HDC-SD9 and Final Cut Pro.”
UPDATE:
So far, I have not been able to import 1080p/24p clip from HDC-SD9 into iMovie correctly. I’m still looking into it. I don’t have Final Cut Express 4 to test the import.
Good news, indeed. After 6 weeks, I finally get to import 1080p/24p clip from Panasonic HDC-SD9 correctly. The audio and video are in complete sync. The remedy is none other than Perian 1.1. Previously, Perian QuickTime Component was conflicting with Final Cut Pro.
Numbers of people raised the concern regarding Panasonic HDC-SD9 compatibility with Mac OS X applications (iMovie ‘08, Final Cut Pro 6, and Final Cut Express 4). I was exploring this issue because I want to use my Panasonic HDC-SD9 in 1080p/24 mode.
I asked some Apple employees regarding this problem, and the non-answer I got is that Apple is working on camera compatibility issues. I’m hoping that Apple would update their applications to support Panasonic HDC-SD9 in particular and newer 1080p/24p camcorders in general.
On Thursday (2008.04.10), Apple released Pro Applications Update 2008-001 and brought Final Cut Pro to version 6.0.3. I was hoping that Apple would have resolved the issues with HDC-SD9 camcorder. Unfortunately, the issue persisted.
I decided to spend some times for trial-and-error in making Final Cut Pro playing nice with HDC-SD9. It was 03:00 hour, and I had an epiphany. Previously, some people were recommending ShedWorx’s VoltaicHD Converter to import AVCHD clip in Mac OS X. I went to ShedWorx’s site and read the System Requirements for the VoltaicHD Converter:
System Requirements for the VoltaicHD Converter:
- OSX 10.4 or 10.5 (Intel and PowerPC)
- QuickTime 7.3
- Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC)
- iMovie (HD or 08) or Final Cut Express/Pro
- Perian if you are using Final Cut
VoltaicHD requires Perian QuickTime Component!
I checked Perian site, and compared the version I previously had installed on my MacBook Pro. The current version 1.1 and I had version 1.0 installed on my MacBook Pro. I downloaded the latest version and installed it. This time Final Cut Pro converts the 1080p/24p clip from HDC-SD9 correctly.
I will test if I could import HDC-SD9 1080p/24p video using iMovie ‘08 and Final Cut express with Perian 1.1 installed.
NEXT:
Video sample from Panasonic HDC-SD9, 1080p/24p, audio and video in complete sync.
Note:
Apple today releases Pro Applications Update 2008-001.
About Pro Applications Update 2008-001:
This update improves reliability for Apple’s professional applications and is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server, Logic Studio, and Shake.
For more information about this software update, please see:
Release NotesPro Applications Update 2008-01 is a revision to Final Cut Studio 2.0. This update includes Final Cut Pro 6.0.3, Compressor 3.0.3, which addresses specific customer issues, installation issues, compatibility updates, general performance issues and improves overall stability.
This update is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio 2.0 and later.
System Requirements:
Unfortunately, Apple has not added support for Panasonic HDC-SD9 1080p/24 mode. I have been waiting for the update from Apple to support this camera.
