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New Mac Mini (with SSD) ingest super super slow FCP 7.0 - 11 years ago
Yes the subject says it all. Super Super slow ingesting. Mac Mini 2.5 i5 with 16GB of RAM. One internal 512GD SSD that runs everything - OS 10.8, FCP 7.0, and serves as the scratch disk. Ingesting a 20 minute AVCHD clip to 422LT takes over 1 hour. Or it may just stop/crash about 2/3 way through. Any ideas of what's up? Thanksby Logan6 - Café LA
Importing Canon C100 directly into FCP 7 - 11 years ago
Hi. I'm trying to figure out the best workflow for importing footage off our Canon c100 SD Cards. The c100 has: Compression: MPEG-4, AVC/H.264 File Format: AVCHD Color Space: 4:2:0 SD down Conversion: MPEG2 We can 'Log and Transfer' in FCP 7 just fine (it seems). I'm just wondering what is the best ProRes match for these c100 files. And can you control that setting anyways (LT, Proxy, etby Logan6 - Café LA
Re: Two workstations with one media drive or server. Possible? - 11 years ago
Yup. Thats what it seems. I talked to Dennis Bress last night from iEEi.TV - Maybe you have heard of him - Super nice guy. Anyways, yes, to do it right we are looking at a significant investment - $7500 minimum. It looks like I'll be sticking with the two hard drive system for now but I'm considering a new iMac for workstation #2. Which now brings up a new issue: Whats a drive I can plugby Logan6 - Café LA
Re: Two workstations with one media drive or server. Possible? - 11 years ago
Thank you, by looking at their site it looks like they provide excellent sales support and a quality product. Something I am willing to pay for. But $7500 is about $6000 over what I was expecting to pay. Any other suggestions? Or you just get what you pay for? thanks.by Logan6 - Café LA
Re: Two workstations with one media drive or server. Possible? - 11 years ago
Strypes, Thank you. The information you provided is incredibly useful. I did not have a chance to check back to LAFCPUG until today and I saw your reply. All I can say is that the internet is amazing. Can you recommend a NAS? Synergy? Thank you again, Jonathanby Logan6 - Café LA
Two workstations with one media drive or server. Possible? - 11 years ago
Hello. Is there a way two FCP 7.0 workstations (in the same room) can access one media source? The research I have so far gathered suggest that a NAS (through gigabyte ethernet cables) would be too slow for video files. ProRes 422LT is what we work with (what our footage is converted to right after the shoot.) What are some solutions? Thanks.by Logan6 - Café LA
Audio Track not moving with Video Track the way I want - 12 years ago
FCP 7.0 So, we shot with the 60D and then synced the H4N audio file (recorded in stereo but really only used the left channel). so V1 video track is linked with a1 audio track. We trashed the right track. Problem is when I move the video track up to V2 the audio track wants to jump to A3. I want it to move to A2. It's like it's locked into some kind of stereo mode that I can not figby Logan6 - Café LA
Re: cam for documentaries - 12 years ago
I think Discovery accepts Panasonic's DVCPROHD 100 which all of Panasonics shoulder mount and handheld P2 camcorders can do. I use the HPX170 and I think it's great camera for doc work and National Geographic has used my footage from it. It's a very fast camera in that allows you to find your shots quickly and its lightweight so you will not get worn down with a full days worth of shooting. Faiby Logan6 - Café LA
Re: Sync Sound Pan export - 12 years ago
ok, thanks. I figured out how to "link each clip, then copy/paste all to a new bin" then I get a new clip. So on this shoot we used two canon 60Ds and one H4N. So I'll work away at the rough cut, but what if I wanted easy access to the other angle (2nd camera?) while still staying in sync with the audio file from the H4N. Sorry so being so vague but I really don't know what I'm lookinby Logan6 - Café LA
Sync Sound Pan export - 12 years ago
Hello, So we shoot with a Canon 60D now and record sound (one lav channel) with a Zoom H4N. I then sync the files in FCP of course. And for whatever reason I feel the need to export this movie as a simple "Quicktime movie" with current settings and then import that file and use that file as my master movie file. So I have two questions. Audio: The H4N file comes over as a stereby Logan6 - Café LA
Re: Up size - then downsize - is FCP smart? - 13 years ago
o.k. if someone can help me identify the SD timeline settings that would help. So I'm going to rebuild the whole thing in SD for export to a Widescreen SD DVD. FYI - I shot all my footage with a canon 60D at 24fps and brought it into FCP by ingesting it as ProRes 422 (LT). I'm also buying a bunch of SD stock. And have some H264 SD movie to put in there as well. I plan to "Export using compby Logan6 - Café LA
Re: Up size - then downsize - is FCP smart? - 13 years ago
ok thanks. Then what should I do? Work in a SD timeline?by Logan6 - Café LA
Up size - then downsize - is FCP smart? - 13 years ago
Hello, I'm running FCP 7.0. So I'm working in a 1920x1080 timeline with applePro Res 422(LT) as my compressor. Most of my footage was shot in that format. I'm also bringing in a lot of stock video with resolutions lower than that (sometimes as low as 640x360). It also turns out that the final cut needs to be delivered on a SD DVD. So my question is: Can I simply enlarge the lower reby Logan6 - Café LA
Re: Gamma all over the place - Color to FCP - 14 years ago
I guess since 8-bit YUV is the default render in FCP I need to reset that to render in RGB and that will reset my gamma in order that "Send to Color" sends a rendered file taking on the attributes and user render settings of that file which I intend to export to web and PC monitor (which is RGB?) Thanks.by Logan6 - Color
Re: Gamma all over the place - Color to FCP - 14 years ago
It may be something up with FCP. After a few test: - I sent a one small sequence to FCP and it looks good. Grades look pretty darn close. - I'll adjust a secondary or two and send the same sequence to FCP and no grades come over at all, in fact my earlier sequences brought in from color have now reverted and have no grades applied. They are lost. - I quit FCP. Sent the same grade from Coloby Logan6 - Color
Gamma all over the place - Color to FCP - 14 years ago
Hi. I'm having a problem understanding the gamma shifts between Color and FCP. Put it simply, after grading in Color and I send back to FCP, everything looks really really dark in FCP. I found somewhere some guy said to change my gamma settings on primary in to .81818181 and the primary out to 1.222222. This seems to help but it is still fairly far off. And even it this is the correct wayby Logan6 - Color
Re: Black Frames - 14 years ago
Same problem here. No speed ramps or frame rate changes. Occurs to footage on higher tracks (eg: b-roll I have on top of the interviews). Like Eric said - last two frames are black on random clips. Fairly annoying.by Logan6 - Color
Re: Making the grade - 14 years ago
Ha! I did it! This is amazing - my production values just doubled. Thank you! And especially thank you Tom. Jonathanby Logan6 - Café LA
Re: Making the grade - 14 years ago
Awesome thank you. But Custom Gradient? Who what how? Found the "Gradient Colorize" filter and applied to V2. Shaped? How do you shape? Sorry for being so ignorant on this end. But Thank you.by Logan6 - Café LA
Making the grade - 14 years ago
Hi. I'm trying to grade a headshot. Subject is frame 1/3 right and I want to darken the left side of the screen (not straight down but on a diagonal - if that makes any sense). Anyways, I'm using 4 point garbage matte and the feather adjustment within that filter. Maybe you know my problem already but in if you don't then my points for my 960x720 footage are (pt1: -480,-360) (pt2: 200,-360)by Logan6 - Café LA
Can't see objects on 3D grid - 14 years ago
Hi. I can't see any objects on my 3D grid. For example: the boxy camera model that you can grab and rotate around. I can see images I've placed in front view but can't "click" on those and see handles. What am I missing or failing to turn on? Thanksby Logan6 - Motion
Re: Best method for export HD movie to DVD - 14 years ago
I got a screen shot up. Taken while the movie was in motion. Anyways... you can see the problem. This text grows in size slightly (from 95% to 105% - set in FCP) Also, the regular images of people I have don't look too good either. thanksby Logan6 - Compressor - Media Compression and Conversion
Re: Best method for export HD movie to DVD - 14 years ago
Nope. The text is 95% white. Just checked my DVCPROHD exported movie and it looks fine. Interesting, I tried to give you a screen shot of the simulation but it only appears on the DVD playback when it is actually playing - when I pause it it looks clear. Is it possible that its some kind of Field order problem? What should the field order be set to in DVD studio Pro encode preferences? Iby Logan6 - Compressor - Media Compression and Conversion
Re: Best method for export HD movie to DVD - 14 years ago
Yes. I was using DVD Studio Pro to do the encode. And Yes, I burned the DVD and watched it projected. It was very jagged. So, exactly what settings would you use in compressor? (all while keeping my 16:9 image by converting it to SD letterbox) Right, I understand it is a huge drop in detail, but this is very obvious jaggies - It should look better. Thanksby Logan6 - Compressor - Media Compression and Conversion
Re: Best method for export HD movie to DVD - 14 years ago
Hi, I still could use some help. So I exported a 16:9 DVCPro HD 720p file out of FCP as is (using the first menu item: Export > Quicktime Movie (self-contained)). Dragged and dropped that file onto my menu screen in DVD Studio Pro. I set the "16:9 Letterbox" selected under display mode (for that file) in DVD Studio Pro. (Client requested a 4:3 movie on a SD DVD so I'll letterboby Logan6 - Compressor - Media Compression and Conversion
Re: Best method for export HD movie to DVD - 14 years ago
Yes.. Sorry I guess thats what I'm getting at... What Compressor settings do I need to run it through? thanks for clearing that naming up - i've always wondered the proper way to put it. My client ask for a letterboxed SD DVD. thanks againby Logan6 - Compressor - Media Compression and Conversion
Best method for export HD movie to DVD - 14 years ago
Hello, I'm working in a timeline with a 960 x 720 HD (960x720) (16:9) Frame size . - Pixel aspect ratio HD (960 x 720). - Compressor: DVCPRO HD 720p60. - Editing Timebase: 23.98 I shot using Panasonics 720 24pn. (Simply dragged the clip into the timeline and had FCP set the timeline settings automatically) What is the best way to export my final 10 minute movie out of FCP (withby Logan6 - Compressor - Media Compression and Conversion
Re: iPhone Sequence Settings - 15 years ago
Right, xavpil. I think that is what I need to do - export all of the movies (as DV or something) and then reimport them. Is there not an easier way for FCP to just internally render these files and remember they are rendered? NoahK, The iPhone 3Gs can shoot and store video. iPhoto transfers the movies from the iPhone and places Quicktime files on your drive. Here are the iPhone movie forby Logan6 - Café LA
iPhone Sequence Settings - 15 years ago
Can anyone enlighten me on the sequence settings for an iPhone imported movie? I can't figure it out and I getting render bars all over the place. Why am I missing the easy "hey this clip does not conform to the sequence. would you like to conform the sequence to the clip" button? Thanks!by Logan6 - Café LA
Re: Audio linked but unconnected from video in timeline - 15 years ago
Thank you. The internet is awesome.by Logan6 - Café LA
