FCP 7 title rendering

So I'm pretty sure this is a dumb question. I've got FCP 7.0.3, Mac os 10.6.8 Quad-core Intel, 16 gb RAM.

I've got a prores 422 HQ timeline and every time I put a simple title over black or over picture needs to be rendered. I have changed the RT to safe and unlimited both need rendering. What am I doing wrong. Why do I need to render a simple effect like that?

If I just create a new timeline with nothing on it and add a text over black still needs rendering. Weird setting I'm forgetting?

Switch RT to unlimited. In sequence settings, set render precision to 8 bit YUV. Also, are you using a preset frame size? Using the FCP text tool should give you a light green render bar, which is full quality preview.



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Ok I set RT to Unlimited and then set the render percision to 8 bit YUV still red bar. No preset frame size on the title. ARGH!

Red render bar? What is the frame size and frame rate of your sequence?



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Ah ha! 640x360. I work in half size till we get rendering on full sized clips 720. Is there a way to get the text that frame size with out it needing to be rendered?

It's better to work at the native resolution of your clips. If you're working with ProRes HQ, maybe it would be better to work with ProRes LT clips at full size and reconnect to the good clips at the end. Way less processor intensive.