Author Topic: How can I use the XMP deflicker files? (Read 32711 times)

mSpider · « **on:** June 27, 2013, 12:08:39 PM »

Found the steps to use the UFRAW, but I wnat to use XMP files.
Anyone know where I might find instructions?

Danne · « **Reply #1 on:** June 27, 2013, 01:24:02 PM »

You place the xmp files in the same folder as your dngs, open the dng,s in lightroom or photoshop. Xmp-settings should apply automatically. More info here
http://www.magiclantern.fm/forum/index.php?topic=5705.msg41478#msg41478

mSpider · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2013, 02:03:09 PM »

I'm using CR2's
Same deal?
And I don't have to selct all the photos and choose "Read metadata from file"?

Danne · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2013, 02:17:07 PM »

I think it,s the same with cr2, havn,t tried that though.
Good luck

mSpider · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2013, 02:31:16 PM »

Do you use Adobe Lightroom?

Danne · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2013, 02:41:43 PM »

Audionut · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2013, 02:52:13 PM »

If you import in LR from the card, I don't think it copies the xmp's.

Copy all the files manually into a folder on your hdd and import to your catalog from there. It will read the xmp and automatically apply the exposure adjustment.

mSpider · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2013, 04:12:56 PM »

Thank you.
I tried to test it this morning, but I closed the flip out LCD on my 60D.
It doesn't make XMP's with the LCD screen closed......
I thought maybe you had to "Read Metadata from File"...but you say no....

Audionut · « **Reply #8 on:** June 28, 2013, 03:04:37 AM »

It needs to be able to access the quick image review on the LCD.

You can fold that LCD around on a 60D so that it looks like a regular LCD correct?

Then go to image review settings in Canon menu and adjust to taste. ML only needs the minimum 2 secs.
I personally often have it set to "hold", so that I can review the image with raw based histogram/zebras.

mSpider · « **Reply #9 on:** June 28, 2013, 08:17:35 AM »

Hi Audionut, thank you for your replies...
I do timelapses, so I don't need to review each picture--but I understand that ML needs to be able to.
I just did a sunset timelapse, with the deflicker XMP's turned on.
I put the XMP's in the same folder as the CR2's, and imported the folder to Lightroom 4.2:
No deflickering happening.
I then tried the "Read metadata from file" option.
Still no deflickering.
Any ideas?

mSpider · « **Reply #10 on:** June 28, 2013, 08:33:28 AM »

I just checked the time on my 60D:
Its about a minute ahead of my computer.....
Could this be the problem?

Danne · « **Reply #11 on:** June 28, 2013, 10:03:44 AM »

I have my camera set an hour later than my computer. I also synchronise my folder together with the xmp,s, like audionut suggests. I never import straight to lightroom via camera.

mSpider · « **Reply #12 on:** June 28, 2013, 02:06:21 PM »

So there is more to it than just copying the XMP files to the folder with the pictures--that ISN'T the only step.
I must somehow "synchronize" my XMP's.....

Do you know where I might find instructions on how to "synchronize my XMP's to my folder like Audionut suggests?

Danne · « **Reply #13 on:** June 28, 2013, 06:16:01 PM »

Well, start with importing a folder to lightroom by making the folder than choose import. Name it xmp,movies or something. Once imported start loading your files and xmp,s in this folder. You fill the folder outside lightroom. Within lightroom right click on the folder, choose synchronize. Done

Audionut · « **Reply #14 on:** June 28, 2013, 06:21:00 PM »

I copy all my CR2 and XMP files to a folder on the HDD. So select all the files from the card drive and copy to folder on HDD.

Then import that folder in LR. It should automatically apply the exposure adjustments. If it doesn't, something is wrong in your process.

Make sure you are using sRGB color space in the Canon settings.

Check the file names of your files. You should have for instance,

D46A0001.CR2
D46A0001.XMP

edit: Only new to LR, previous ACR user. Danne's process to synchronize the folder sounds better.

mSpider · « **Reply #15 on:** June 29, 2013, 01:25:22 PM »

How do you "synchronize" the folder?
My "process" didn't work--no deflickering going on.
As far as I can tell, no XMP data being uploaded to photos.

glubber · « **Reply #16 on:** June 29, 2013, 02:26:52 PM »

I'm just processing my first timelapse with XMPs and had no issues:
- copying files from sd to hdd
- Inside LR importing folder from hdd, grid-view (G), selecting all the images (Ctrl-A) of folder
- Select Metadata menue -> Read metadata from files.
- wait a while .... et voila
- exporting to jpg etc... (wait a very long time)

not as fast as ufraw.... but at least no pink highlights.

mSpider · « **Reply #17 on:** June 29, 2013, 04:44:16 PM »

Got it--so its not enough to just put the XMP's in the same folder--you have to have LR4 "Read Metadata From File"...

Danne · « **Reply #18 on:** June 29, 2013, 08:16:49 PM »

I simply synchronize my folder with all the files, works for me.

mSpider · « **Reply #19 on:** June 30, 2013, 12:27:39 PM »

What do you mean "synchronize my folder with all the files"?
How do you "synchronize"?

Danne · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2013, 04:14:26 PM »

"Well, start with importing a folder to lightroom by making the folder than choose import. Name it xmp,movies or something. Once imported start loading your files and xmp,s in this folder. You fill the folder outside lightroom. Within lightroom right click on the folder, choose synchronize. Done"

http://livedocs.adobe.com/en_US/Lightroom/1.0/help.html?content=WS0E8634AC-5DB4-4d0c-9CF5-840A1BC95FA0.html
http://www.image-space.com/Lightroom_Tips_Tricks/Library_Module_Tips/Synchronize_Folders/Synchronize_Folders.html
http://www.texaschicksblogsandpics.com/lightroom-tutorial-synchronize-photos-vs-import/

Synchronizing is one of the most basic functions in lightroom. Tried to explain so many time already. My text plus four links on the topic. If this doesn,t come through I don,t know what will.

mSpider · « **Reply #21 on:** July 01, 2013, 06:55:48 AM »

I will check those.
Thank you.

mSpider · « **Reply #22 on:** July 01, 2013, 06:57:53 AM »

Thanks for the links.

mSpider · « **Reply #23 on:** July 01, 2013, 04:52:40 PM »

Still not working.
Can you tell me, are there Develope Settings applied in lightroom if this is working?
Do you get the little icon that has a "+/-" on it in the lower corner of the thuumbnails?
How can I see if LR has successfully detected the XMP files the Magic Lantern creates?

Danne · « **Reply #24 on:** July 01, 2013, 07:44:44 PM »

You get the +- icon, that,s how it works. It,s supposed to level your exposures the same so no flicker will appear.
Try without the xmp files and synchronize, then you se the +- icons dissapear

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