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2 Q's: Most stable version of OSX 10.4? and help importing transparent images?Posted by mediocrefilms
Hi everybody! Normally I can find answers by searching old posts, but I'm stumped on these two:
1. I'm finally ready to upgrade from OSX 10.3.9 and FCP 4.5 to OSX 10.4 and FCP 5. Can someone tell me what the most stable version (or versions) of 10.4 are? Is 10.4.8 the most stable? Or was an earlier version better for FCP use? (FYI, I do plan to use the latest update of FCP 5 and also the latest QuickTime Pro.) 2. For some reason I can't figure out how to import transparent images into FCP and keep them transparent. When I create and save multiple layered images in Photoshop (I'm creating text logos) and then save them as Photoshop or Tiff files (with layers), then import them into FCP, the background is always white, not transparent. Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. FYI, I'm running a Dual 2.5 G5 with 2.5 GB Ram. And using Photoshop 7.0. As always, thanks for your amazing help! Greg MediocreFilms.com (They're better than they sound.)
First of all, thanks so much for your responses. (And for the compliment, Matt!)
I got ahold of Larry Jordan and he confirmed the most compatible current versions for FCP 5: FCP 5.1.2 QT 7.1.3 OS X 10.4.8 Unfortunately, I still can't import transparent images!!! I have been doing everything you said: the background layer is transparent, I save as a PSD with layers & transparent background... I have tried several different combinations as PSD & TIFF files -- the only difference I get once in FCP is the background (which should be transparent) is either white or black. I read one interesting note in an older FCP user guide. I tried it but it didn't solve my problem at all: "Importing Transparent Images: Images created in other programs may pre-multiply colors with black or white to create the effect of a more transparent or opaque layer. When you import these images into Final Cut Pro, you may need to choose an alpha type other than None/Ignore from the Alpha Type submenu (in the Modify menu) to achieve the correct alpha type for the image. In most cases, however, Final Cut Pro automatically imports the image with the appropriate alpha type." An other ideas would be apreciated... Thanks again, Greg MediocreFilms.com (They're better than they sound.)
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