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#1
Alright, I finally made this things work.

@masc
My frustration still comes by the fact that is next to impossible to find what you are looking for in here. The link you provided to me is excellent. I downloaded 2 different versions of MLV App that do literally nothing. This is because the post where such apps are uploaded are not updated with the latest information, leaving you to search endlessly thought time and space.

The other part, is the fact that I don't have the nicest and latest toys. I can't run Resolve, if I have to say that a couple more times I'd have to make it my catchphrase. 2010 iMac can't run it, it's even still installed on my hard drive at the moment because I wanned to give it another try.

@Ilia3101
Thanks for the link. It helps a lot to know where the eggs are coming.

Next, is a summary of my journey in case you are curious..

1. I need to find a converter because I want to shot a short using 10bit raw + sound.
2. No a single app works, (just MLVMystic which is  unusable due to the vertical stripes of the 5DM3 )
3. I upgraded from 10.6 to 11.11 This broke all my editing softwares (CS5).
4. Fixed the editing softwares by (I don't remember, I downloaded a bunch of crap from people with the same problem).
5. The MLV converters are readable files now, but I can't install them because my computer thinks that is not safe porn.
6. I learned how to disable the security bs, but it did not worked. I learned a different way, it works.
7. I installed and use the recommended MLV converters. they are good (now I know), but none of my editing softwares can read the files, which means that I didn't know at that time if they work or not because I have never used them.
8. I discovered compatibilities issues, and downloaded the latest raw reader whatever version, it did not work. The files coming from the converters were still unreadable.
9. I ate a sandwich
10. I discovered that I need to enable my editing softwares to understand what a cDNG is. I also discovered that ADOBE discontinued the links and it was a mess.
11. I discovered that it doesn't matter if you dowloaded the latest Raw reader because the adobe software is too old to understand what's going on.
12. I panic
13. I found what was the latest version of raw reader whatever my CS5 poor man editing software can support, and tracked a shady link down. It says that my CS5 don't support the 5DM3 because is old, still I downloaded the file and crossed my fingers.
14. Now I can read cDNG and DNG coming from the MLV converters.

00. I wasn't recording sound simply because turning the MLVSound on doesn't record sound any more. I learned that you have to enable sound for the second time on the sound options. 

Interestingly, every time I import a frame (2.67 aspect ratio) to After effects, it thinks that it is 16:9. So I have to treat my footage like anamorphic footage and squeeze the frame back to 2.67.

Thanks for all your help. Now I have to deal with the difficult part which is making a movie, first day of shooting Saturday November 25.
#2
I am a grown azz man. I can speak almost 3 languages, yet I fail to describe the level of frustration I feel at the moment with just letters.

@masc
Allow me to ask you, did you happened to be able to export (anything) with MLVFS+MlRawViewer using the file I provided?

I tried your combination. I can't export it. Now, I don't know that is because I have the coefficient of a banana or the BS file is indeed corrupted. Or simply I don't know how to use the thing because it is literally my first time using it. Not counting this place is a labyrinth were I can't find anything without before working the veins of my forehead.

Regarding MLV App
The file I had was called MLV App Master, in which there weren't any way to install it. I don't want to go into detail, I just found instructions that required you to have clear understanding on "coding" blabla moving on.

I found "a" version of MLV App. I installed it. I opened it. I opened the file and play with the options. I hit export ProRess 4444 (which is the only option there is). I choose a folder and the app finishes exporting.

Well the folder is empty because the app didn't do anything. And sometimes it crashes after finishing doing nothing.

By the other hand, I could not help noticing that you are using a completely different version I happened to snatch from the voids of Hell, called MLV App (Oct 21 2017 22:13:23 @ilias-iMac.home) 

So I beg you. Give me your version of MLV App, or link, I don't mind... help?   
#3
@mac
Thanks for the test.

-directly MlRawViewer 1.4.3: does not work / CORRECT
- MLVFS+MlRawViewer 1.4.3: works / I HAVEN'T TRIED THE COMBINATION
- MLVFS+Resolve 14.1: works / I'M POOR, MY COMPUTER EAT AZZ, NO RESOLVE.
- MLV App: works / I DIDN'T INSTALL IT BECAUSE I CAN'T UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION. I'LL GIVE IT A TRY AGAIN.

I disable the security so I can use mlvrawviwer and install MLVFS, but the problem is that the frames they produces are unreadable in all the Adobe software I have.

Would you mind sharing your ML settings with me, I have use the raw function many timea but this is the first timestep (the stable 14 bits not the new 12 and 10 bits) I have this problem.

I'll give it another try once I get out of work.
#4
I really appreciate it.
FILE LINK:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vg9uzxm49bkog2n/M13-0105.MLV?dl=0

The latest thing I have done was to enable the "apps dowloaded from 'shady' places to be able to install" without a problem. As consequence, I installed MLrawviewer 1.4.3. The only files I can convert are shoot in 14 bits. Still, the DNG folder shows 0kb WAV file save, and aren't photoshop or aftereffect friendly. The 10 or 12bit options just shows corrupted frames.

I have been doing this for almost 11 straight hours and it is 2 AM already. Excuse me if i disappear for a little while.
#5
Updated.

I am as frustrated as confused.

REPORT:

0> MLVFS seems to work? I don't know yet, it just open but nothing can read the files I produce.
1. Now I'm using 10.11.6 instead of 10.6.8
2. Broke Premier and after effects. (Fixed)
3. I can't import DNG to photoshop? (I updated the camera raw plugging to 10 still uses 6 because I'm using CS5 and 6 is as far as it goes). I know this because I can apparently convert files with MLVMystic and send them back to after effects.
4. Clips recorded using the 10/12-bit RAW video with the latest 2017August21.5D3113.zip in 14 10bits doesn't have any audio (MLVSound enabled = WAV with 0kb). and overtime I try to open it on after effects the next prompt shows up: After Effects error: Photoshop file format error (-30505 ) (45::35).
- But if the same file is converted using MLVMystic, After Effects can read it without a problem (sound is till not being recorded).

I don't know if the reason I can't open the files is simply because I can't read CinemaDNG files, I looked for samples yet I can't find any to test it out. And by the other hand, I don't know why I'm not recording sound even when the option is enabled.

After Effects, PhotoShop, Premier CS5.

Update: I found out Adobe dropped cDNG compatibility with the versions I'm using.

-Switch doesn't open due to security BS
-MLVApp... I don't know but I have an easier time understanding Japanesse instructions.
-mlv_dump (untested. looking into it).
 
#6
So 32bit... And that gentleman is why I don't like surprises. I lived the 64bit lie for years.

Your confident also triumphed over my paranoid of F^&($ing my mac just when I most need it. I am downloading The Captain at the moment, so I can give it another go to MLVFS 
#7
@masc
I believe you hit the nail in the head. I just remember the image I see in MLVFS look almost identical to the mess of colors I see when I open davinci.

@Danne
I'm using an 21.5 Inch Imac 2011. Yes, 64bit.
At this point I'm open for anything that can help.
#8
I completely forgot to talk about about Rawviewer. Every time I open a clip with it, the clip play automatically (corrupted frames) and the it crashes.

I have never used automator. I will give it a try and report back.
#9
MLVFS Just send me to automator, it says: "The workflow was saved with a newer version of the action "Ask for finder" and "Get specific URLs". Some behavior may have changed".

I don't really know what else to do at this point. Before I hang myself tell me something, does MLV_dump also convert sound files? If that's the case I"ll have to learn to deal with the terminal, other than that... I'm done I guess. Byebye raw  :'(
#10
I'm using OSX 10.6.8, and I believe this is cause of my problem, it is too old.

I would like to convert the files to dng + sound.

I downloaded Switch today, and just like MLVFS, it just gives me an "open" prompt but nothing else happen.

Thanks for the help.
#11
General Help Q&A / Help finding a working raw workflow
November 09, 2017, 07:41:43 PM
FIXED

I just wanned to thank you guys.

@masc
@reddeercity
@Danne
@Ilia3101

You guys are the t!ts.

Put me as a reference if you ever decide to apply for NASA, I'll return the favor.

Next, is a summary of my journey in case you are curious..

1. I need to find a converter because I want to shot a short using 10bit raw + sound.
2. No a single app works, (just MLVMystic which is  unusable due to the vertical stripes of the 5DM3 )
3. I upgraded from 10.6 to 11.11 This broke all my editing softwares (CS5).
4. Fixed the editing softwares by (I don't remember, I downloaded a bunch of crap from people with the same problem).
5. The MLV converters are readable files now, but I can't install them because my computer thinks that is not safe porn.
6. I learned how to disable the security bs, but it did not worked. I learned a different way, it works.
7. I installed and use the recommended MLV converters. they are good (now I know), but none of my editing softwares can read the files, which means that I didn't know at that time if they work or not because I have never used them.
8. I discovered compatibilities issues, and downloaded the latest raw reader whatever version, it did not work. The files coming from the converters were still unreadable.
9. I ate a sandwich
10. I discovered that I need to enable my editing softwares to understand what a cDNG is. I also discovered that ADOBE discontinued the links and it was a mess.
11. I discovered that it doesn't matter if you dowloaded the latest Raw reader because the adobe software is too old to understand what's going on.
12. I panic
13. I found what was the latest version of raw reader whatever my CS5 poor man editing software can support, and tracked a shady link down. It says that my CS5 don't support the 5DM3 because is old, still I downloaded the file and crossed my fingers.
14. Now I can read cDNG and DNG coming from the MLV converters.
#12
General Chat / Re: NO 4K ON THE 5D M IV
April 14, 2015, 10:43:28 PM
I don't want to keep lying to myself anymore, we already know canon. At least, the only 2 things I can see coming is CFast and  dualiso hardware integrated.
#13
General Chat / NO 4K ON THE 5D M IV
April 14, 2015, 07:54:22 PM
I don't really have much to say. I'm tired of this.

http://www.eoshd.com/2015/04/canon-5d-mark-iv-will-be-1080p-with-canon-log/
#14
General Chat / Re: c100 now 3000$
April 01, 2015, 09:38:40 PM
QuoteI like the idea of hacking the C100 Special at that price point, makes me think about it  :)

(Malevolent voice) YeEss YeEEs... Come to the daaark sidee...

(Malevolent voice) The Yellow Lanterns will arise once more
#15
General Chat / Re: c100 now 3000$
April 01, 2015, 08:54:57 PM
Well @chmee, everything goes.

Hey... Have you ever wonder if here is this person who hacked and fix his own high end cameras, looking at the stars while eating a hamburger, laughing at us fighting this tech war.   
#16
General Chat / Re: c100 now 3000$
April 01, 2015, 08:40:28 PM
Yeah I remember all that fuss. But nothing is forever. They were crying to protect their selling. And I meant, the crazy unjustified price difference between the DSLR and the C line. But they have reach a inflation point, making then equal as a business option.

I believe ML team has their hand full right now. But lets not forget History: the original 5D US$3299 now 400$ Fall 2005.

Let alone the fact that the 5D Mark 4 price tag will be higher than the current C100. And knowing canon, they may as well put a C to it's name because "reasons" which they don't have. 


This is not a request, Just looking how the world goes round.
#17
General Chat / c100 now 3000$
April 01, 2015, 07:45:04 PM
So, the infamous c100 is now under medium end reach. What is stopping you guys now to play with this toy?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/889545-REG/Canon_EOS_C100_EF_Cinema.html

I enjoyed discovering so many secrets about the 600D.  But the c100 stole my full attention as well.

Your move.
#18
http://nofilmschool.com/2015/03/canon-4k-consumer-video-camera#comment-306731
http://photorumors.com/2015/03/25/is-this-the-new-4k-canon-video-camera/

New camera specs

Sensor size                  43.8 x 32.8 mm CMOS sensor
Video mode                  6.7K, 4k, 2k
Dynamic range             15
Frame rate                   6k 24fps, 4k 60fps, 2K 680fps
Variable Native ISO       800, 2000


Build-in bluetooth
Build-in Toothbrush

Just what I needed 8)


#19
This is what I found. I Mentioned earlier pink pigmentation, as you can see in the pictures below.

Photo #1
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/hrshgofp1xfnixk/AABjd2lR9VdyFZWw71u7J5yXa
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/qezvdcsmsu23vvs/AACY1RfqJ6h2rqJaDxI6SOw-a

I tried to reproduce the same problem but I didn't find any problem.

Photo#2
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/bq1dgja2dp4iago/AADTVL3rquLdQ2TM2sg9q1qOa

Yet again, I was looking other pictures, when I found an anomaly similar to the black sun of the black magic production camera back then when the first firmware was released.

Photo#3
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/14gasor18uac4c8/AAClTzEX0J-Q6T3EAVYWFkCGa
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/xa6llmp10mtvf0r/AABG1M_u4JqdZwzWbLQ3tfyJa

The Raw files were extracted using MYSTIC. Do you guys have any similar problems or any advise?





#20
There is still some pink pigmentation after applying chroma smoothing. You can almost avoid it if the dead pixel zone is very bright... at least that is my case. And of course, the dead pixel zone is too big to begin with.

At 720 is not easy to see it. But is there. Especially when there is camera moment. I'll upload some pictures later.
#21
I see MLVFS is very popular, sadly I'm unable to install it. So I used MYSTIC as RAWTherapee never worked for me (I don't like to work with it anyway). So Once again, it feels like the begging when the pink frames were haunting the low end cameras. I don't find it usable at all. I tried the 650D last year for RAw application but I'm no seeing the light for this one. 

#22
Share Your Videos / Re: 650D ISO Noise Sample
March 17, 2015, 08:06:22 PM
Talking about the devil, I just found Mystic on google, I'll give it a try as it has CS 2x2 option for MLV
#23
Share Your Videos / Re: 650D ISO Noise Sample
March 17, 2015, 07:42:29 PM
I have never seen such option but I have read so much about it. Still, What batch, or converter, or WHATEVER would allow me to use such option on mac?

Looking for detailed information for hours is exasperating on a forum. You need to go to deep into the devil's cheeks. And yet I find nothing again.
#24
Share Your Videos / 650D ISO Noise Sample + RAW TEST
March 15, 2015, 11:06:53 PM
I have been using the raw recording function with my T3i and 5D3 since the beginning of this odyssey. But this time I got stuck with a T4i. I forgot how awful the noise is. I wanted to shot raw for my next short film but the FREAKING-PINK-DOTS... Has anybody found a way to eliminate them on a mac with out using java? I frankly can't make it work.     

#25
General Chat / Re: Will ML save the 7DmkII?
September 17, 2014, 05:20:10 AM
Why isn't this camera hacked yet? I know, because excuses!

Anyway, No long ago I heard someone is working on a new HDMI cable able to transfer video as well as audio data.

Still, with the new comers GH4 and A7S (422 4K s-log 2 14 Dynamic range)... -_- the only interesting thing about the 7d MII is the USB 3.0 . I really want a Cfast card port but come on, is canon we are talking here. The Cfas are still f**ing too expensive for consumer applications. "bunch of pus***s" 

Cfast Port + 4K sensor = ++.