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FCP HD Work
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That's what I was afraid of. I know there's gotta be software that will let you change the xvid file into something Final Cut read, unfortunately I don't know what it is.twoodcc said:
Lethal
thanks for trying. i'm new to final cut pro, so i'm trying to learn.
i have another question: when i import an mpeg file, and then i drag it to the timeline (or whatever), it only has video and no audio. what's up with that?
i have another question: when i import an mpeg file, and then i drag it to the timeline (or whatever), it only has video and no audio. what's up with that?
twoodcc said:
It has to do w/mpegs formating their audio & video in a way that FCP doesn't understand. You have to demux the mpeg file (separate the audio from the video). If you search (either the net or the forums) for "demux" or "dvd ripping" you should find a how-to on the process.
Lethal
twoodcc said:thanks for the tip. let me know if there's anything else you think i should know
What's the saying... the more you learn, the less you know?
Lethal
i figured out how to seperate the audio and video, but now i have 2 separate files. do i import them seperately into FCP, or what?
twoodcc said:
Yes. If you look up "synch" or "sync" in the FCP manuals it'll go over how to sync up separate audio and video files.
Lethal
HELP! FCP 5 Won't see my HVR Z1.....
I can capture... But when I go to edit and playback FCP 5 does not see the camera and I can't monitor via firewire..... What's the scoop?... Have I missed something basic??? geeze I have a big project coming up and I'm testing now... Have to get this right.....please email me if you have a solution...Cheers GP... gregprimmer@mac.com
I can capture... But when I go to edit and playback FCP 5 does not see the camera and I can't monitor via firewire..... What's the scoop?... Have I missed something basic??? geeze I have a big project coming up and I'm testing now... Have to get this right.....please email me if you have a solution...Cheers GP... gregprimmer@mac.com
gregprimmer said:
Are you shooting HDV? If so you can't monitor via FW like you can w/DV and before you record your project back to tape you have to render the project back to an HDV compliant structure.
Lethal
hotwire132002 said:
So I read this thread the other day. Today a kid in the advanced video class (that I am the teacher aid for) talks about his sony hdv camera and how he uses FCP 4.5 to edit in hd. So I tell him I heard HDV is not supported, and I ask him if he had to convert it to dvcpro hd. And he says HDV is supported in FCP 4.5 and that I don't know what I am talking about. So my question to you is how sure are you about this and can you give me a link to some proof?
I believe you, but this kid bet me a million dollars that I am wrong.He is a "Know it all" type of kid.
thanks
FCP 4.5 doesn't edit the HDV natively. As mentioned before you can transcode HDV into another codec and edit it that way. That is how iMovie HD and FCE HD hand HDV. It is transcoded into AIC (Apple Intermediate Codec) for editing.corywoolf said:
You can bust out a FCP 4.5 spec sheet and compared it to an FCP 5 spec sheet. One will have "HDV" listed one won't. You can call/e-mail Apple and ask them.
Here is a link to a search I did of Apple's FCP discussion/help board
Link
Here is an article about editing HDVLink
Lethal
Questions about FCP HD 4.5
May I export a edited finished production into IMovie HD? Will the format change to drastically and will the quality of the movie suffer to drastically?
I recently started editing with FCP and I am becoming fairly overwhelmed with the program. So any help anyone could give me, would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks!
May I export a edited finished production into IMovie HD? Will the format change to drastically and will the quality of the movie suffer to drastically?
I recently started editing with FCP and I am becoming fairly overwhelmed with the program. So any help anyone could give me, would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks!
Tallbeauty78 said:
If you export out of FCP a self-contained, quicktime movie set to DV NTSC 48k (or something like that) you won't lose any quality and you will be able to import it into iMovie. But, it will appear as just one long clip in iMovie (none of your edits will transfer over).
Lethal
You can always export a movie to any format that iMovie will accept - but I'd stick with FCP if you can, it has a much better workflow, even if it takes a while to get used to.
As for the Sony HDV cams - isn't the rumored new version of FCP going to handle the HDV natively?
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As for the Sony HDV cams - isn't the rumored new version of FCP going to handle the HDV natively?
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Mr. Anderson said:
FCP 5 handles HDV natively except for footage from JVC's HDV camera shot in 24p.
Lethal
LethalWolfe said:
hmm - I think I was confusing that with the ThinkSecret article
So with all these formats being used, is there any one good place to get an overview on them?
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Mr. Anderson said:
Unfortunately I haven't seen a one comprehensive to go to read up on everything. My suggestion would be to hit up this blog, http://www.hdforindies.com. And also hit http://www.dvxuser.com and http://www.dvinfo.net. Keep an eye out for (or search for) posts by Barry Green and Graeme Nattress.
Speaking in generalities though, DVCProHD is a higher quality format than HDV.
Lethal
LethalWolfe said:
You've just given me a project
I'm going to start one all inclusive list in the Guide section here so we can all use it for reference and I'll be able to learn what they all are. With the HD formats its getting quite tough to follow...Thanks for the links.
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Mr. Anderson said:You've just given me a project
Thanks for the links.
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Sounds like a nice little project indeed. If you want any help lemme know and I'll see what I can do.
Lethal
LethalWolfe said:
Once I get the shell set up, I'll post it in a thread here as a sticky and resource for everyone - to use and add to as they can. I'll hopefully get it started soon - after all the festivities tomorrow
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HDV Output
I'm trying to get FCP 5 set up to work with a JVC HD-50 deck. I captured some 720p material using HDV FW and made some edits. Trying to Print To Tape, it complained about my Sequence format, so I set that to HDV, specifying a size 1280x720, square pixels, etc. When I did that, the sequence window (and resulting HDV output recorded on the tape) contained the active video reduced to 720x360px (distorted, not 16:9!) surrounded by black.
Does anyone know why this is happening, and where else I might have to set something to get the full 1280x720 pic on the output?
LethalWolfe said:
I'm trying to get FCP 5 set up to work with a JVC HD-50 deck. I captured some 720p material using HDV FW and made some edits. Trying to Print To Tape, it complained about my Sequence format, so I set that to HDV, specifying a size 1280x720, square pixels, etc. When I did that, the sequence window (and resulting HDV output recorded on the tape) contained the active video reduced to 720x360px (distorted, not 16:9!) surrounded by black.
Does anyone know why this is happening, and where else I might have to set something to get the full 1280x720 pic on the output?