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Re: My first Final Cut Pro X effect: An improved Mask effect - 11 years ago

Nice one man! I read about the Keyframe issue. There are a number of bugs with Keyframing across all the Effects and the Apple supplied mask doesn't currently allow animated keyframes either.

Re: Python -- What are your thoughts? - 11 years ago

Re: FCPX Feature Wish List - 11 years ago

Yes I came across that one Alex but its more a "currently selected copy" rather than say a generic copy and "Selected paste" of single or multiple copied FX. Adding another couple of wishes: ? Precise paste application of copied FX and Keyframes from playhead; or I/O; or Marked I/O. ? Cmd or shift select and move and copy and delete multiple keyframes like After Effec

Re: FCPX Feature Wish List - 11 years ago

I always post to feedback this was posted to them before I posted here. NOTE: Currently on the Feedback page Apple don't have FCPX as an option in the drop-downs or indeed the latest Mac OS 10.6.8 so be sure to fill the feedback to these in the text boxes.

Re: FCPX Feature Wish List - 11 years ago

Lovin the BSG references Mr Wolsky...

FCPX Feature Wish List - 11 years ago

Ok so we know there is a lot of functionality that is missing from FCPX but what are your wishes? Please try to keep your wishes as bullet-points and short; rather than long winded whinges. Also please do you best to check the feature doesn't exist before posting. Reading the manual is a good start. Here's part one of my list (in no particular order): ? Multi-cam functionality. ? S

Re: Does a macbook pro (2008) with 2.4 Ghx intel 2 duo have 64 bit processor? - 11 years ago

You can download it now - its a Preference Pane that allows you to Switch between 32bit and 64bit Kernel. The default for your MBP is 64bit with 32bit 64-bit Kernel and Extensions. Change it to 64/64 - however you should still be able to run FCPX without setting this. You can get it now if you are running Snow Leopard.

Re: Does a macbook pro (2008) with 2.4 Ghx intel 2 duo have 64 bit processor? - 11 years ago

Yep Phil the i5 and i7 Processors and even the older Core2duo are 64bit processors. You might find depending on the age of your Mac Core2duo that you will need to get a little 32/64bit Kernel switching app or preference pane. I use SixtyFour Switcher: Not had a single issue with launching any apps; and under Snow Leopard (don't know about Lion yet) those Apps that require 32bit (such as

Re: The Final Cut Pro X Bug List - 11 years ago

All flavours of XDCAM and XDCAM EX work fine when wrapped in .mov

Re: Is there anywhere you can still get the Avid $995 deal? - 11 years ago

Videoguys.com have just sent me an email for the Avid Crossgrade try there.

Re: OPPORTUNITY - WHO THE PRO'S ARE!!!! - 11 years ago

Exactly Josh... Certainly Online (web) content producers will be all over FCPX when they get past the whinging. Basically... if you don't have to use legacy projects if you don't do broadcast if you don't do film then FCPX might actually be perfect for you now (hopefully the other pro-markets soon!) I haven't had my grubby mitts on FCPX for long enough yet to make really in

Re: OPPORTUNITY - WHO THE PRO'S ARE!!!! - 11 years ago

Actually Robert a "Pro" editor could cut a good show on Windows Movie maker if they had to. Most of the people complaining don't know what they are on about and either haven't used it or haven't read the manual. The few legitimate whiners that actually work in the high-end professionally have specific requirements that the software doesn't do... ...yet. I'm not totally sold

OT: RIP Columbo... - 11 years ago

Sad news that Peter Faulk passed away today... "Since the invention of the kiss there have been five kisses that were rated the most passionate, the most pure. This one left them all behind. The End."

Re: HD-SDI to iMac - 11 years ago

Re: FCP X. . . FCP Express on steroids or the Real Deal. - 11 years ago

Missing some serious deal-breaking key features that most of us need for Pro work and especially Broadcast features such as monitoring and output. Once these are addressed then the minor irritations of change are quickly forgotten as it is blazingly fast compared to FCP7, Avid and Premiere. Not totally convinced yet but will throw a project at it next week and see what the REAL pitfalls are.

Re: OT: An Editor's Lament - 11 years ago

Aw its the patter, the lingo, the chat, thats failing you here man... Should have gone like this... WOMAN AT BAR: So, what do you do? YOU: Uh, I work in TV. WOMAN AT BAR: Oh, cool! So what specifically? YOU: I'm an editor. (a beat) WOMAN AT BAR: Oh. So you, like, take stuff out? YOU: Hell yeah you should see the stuff that doesn't make it in! You really get to know what the ac

Re: Final Cut Pro X - still Pro - 11 years ago

QuoteAE can make a proper 60p -> 60i conversion by just discarding the unused lines It is not "proper" 60p if it is converted... ...and you certainly wouldn't want to throw away half the vertical resolution! Blending the fields is the best option for Interlaced to Progressive but is not as great as doing progressive from the outset. FCP handles fields correctly and if you

Re: Playback to monitor from Black Magic card - 11 years ago

Hey PG For a start you are very confused about NTSC and HD NTSC is standard definition and NOT HD ATSC is the new standard it covers most SD and HD frame-rates and sizes. Try to start using this as NTSC no longer exists as a current standard. All HD is supposed to be played back at 16:9 either 1280x720 or 1920x1080 This includes formats that record 1440x1080 - they simply playbac

Re: OT: London SuperMeet here we come... - 11 years ago

QuoteMight look into this and spend a couple days there after SuperMeet. But planning to meet Ben King in Bristol for a few days. oh, well, that will wipe you out Just because I'm on location doesn't mean I'm not reading my LAFCPUG emails!

Re: Advice wanted about SSD - 11 years ago

If you guys want to know more about SSDs you should follow Lloyd Chambers Mac Performance Guide blogsite:

Re: Is there a way to tell how many items are in a bin? - 11 years ago

QuoteI also want to confirm that you can only duplicate a bin by copy and pasting it. Nope you can duplicate anything in FCP7 Browser using: option-d The option key is labelled "alt"

Re: Final Cut Pro X - still Pro - 11 years ago

QuoteThis is a third party window. Both AjA and Black Magic are probably writing tape capture software as we speak. I think you missed my post earlier guys Blackmagic and AJA already make capture software which comes free with their cards and can be downloaded free if you have their old cards. Blackmagic Media Express: AJA VTR Xchange: But I agree Tom - if FCPX is missing t

Re: Final Cut Pro X - still Pro - 11 years ago

Quotebut what do I do with two boxes filled with DV sources? Burn them on the funeral pyre of old tech and dance around it naked chanting the Apple mantras and waving your Thunderbolt stick furiously! ...or keep a copy of FCP 7 for log & capture.

Re: How long does it take to cut a feature? - 11 years ago

The figure I seem to remember... Studios allow the director to make their cut was about 10 weeks. How long all the FX and final studio edit takes is anyones guess. I've done it in less and on occasion a lot more (usually when too many cooks are in the kitchen ). From our friend Wikipedia: "In the United States, under DGA rules, directors receive a minimum of ten weeks after complet

Re: Final Cut Pro X - still Pro - 11 years ago

Sorry guys I really wanted to prod the hornets nest there and play devil's advocate... But as Craig mentioned - the video input/output card manufactures like and have their own recording and playback software and you have been able to record video and audio into Quicktime Pro for a number of years albeit without the bells and whistles of a dedicated capture app/option. Talking of legacy t

Re: Final Cut Pro X - still Pro - 11 years ago

Got to be honest here - I was shocked when I thought about it - I haven't used tape in over a year! Even the HDV stuff that was shot on one project was onto SD card. Maybe it is time to get rid of the old magnetic ribbon?

Re: ProRes 422 vs ProRes 422 (HQ) - 11 years ago

If you want to see the difference (which in this case will be minor) do one clip in both 422 and one of 422 HQ and overlay them. Apply a "difference" composite mode (in FCP) or layer mode (in AE/Photoshop) and where you see black is where the picture is the same and where you see picture detail (usually fine edges) is where the encoding differs. In practice photographic or low data-r

Re: Using audio plug-ins to add some decay - 11 years ago

Harry has the right idea and that works fine. However you don't need to export. Simply nest the audio clip in a new sequence add some audio slug on the end and add the reverb on to the nest. The nice bonus to this method is you can always extend the reverb longer if required by stretching or adding more slug into the nest.

Re: Final Cut Pro X - still Pro - 11 years ago

Çouldn't pøssibly dö thåt Hârry...

Re: Final Cut Pro X - still Pro - 11 years ago

Tom you should be an actor not an editor... Soooooo overly dramatic darrrrling! Personally I think Apple are doing a coup de grâce akin to their famous Floppy Disk dispatch of 1998. I wouldn't be surprised in 1 year from now; that everyone using FCPX will be laughing at the 'out-of-date' NLEs and their silly convoluted workflows... ...and we will still be getting the question: "