NLE Mac / Final Cut questions from 2003

Jeff Price · April 9th, 2003, 09:21 AM

I've read through the previous thread on audio synch issues with Canon cameras but am still confused about a few things.

1) Does the problem still occur with the GL2?

2) Is it a problem with the code on the tape or would capturing via a Sony camcorder take care of the problem?

Thanks.

Jeff Price

Gary Chavez · April 9th, 2003, 12:32 PM

thanks Ken,

i just was informed that myself, the still guy and the 2 graphic artist are getting our own server. does this mean i never have to worry about leaving to much media on the system?

Jeff Donald · April 9th, 2003, 02:26 PM

I've heard of problems either way. I don't have a definite answer for you. I capture to separate folders without a problem. It sounds like the problem was filling it to 90%. Disk Warrior has a good shot at fixing your drive. It is the best repair utility in my opinion.

Joe Lloyd · April 9th, 2003, 03:11 PM

The sync problem still occurs. I believe, and I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong that capturing with a different brand of deck will fix your problem. Some people have had success using capture now, but the only think that worked for me was captureing in imovie....

Michael Westphal · April 9th, 2003, 07:55 PM

I've captured many hours of video from a GL2 to a Mac G4 and have never experienced an audio sync problem. I always capture my tapes straight through, 60 or 80 minutes worth of material and the audio lines up perfectly at the end.
FCP 3.02, OSX10.2.x, using internal and external devices as the capture disk.

John Locke · April 11th, 2003, 05:51 PM

Anyone had a hands-on look at Adobe Encore yet? How does it compare to DVD SP?

Joe Lloyd · April 11th, 2003, 07:26 PM

Has anyone used the CGM plugin pack?

from www.cgm-online.com?

Jeff Donald · April 11th, 2003, 08:15 PM

No comparison to DVD SP 2. By Apple dropping the price to $499 ($199 upgrade) and making the integration of FCP 4 and DVD SP 2 tighter, Mac users should look no further. It will not be initially available for Mac either. By the sounds of it you can kiss Cleaner goodbye also. Sorrenson may still prove useful for web work.

John Locke · April 11th, 2003, 10:14 PM

Strange that there are no samples of what they can do...just the one little animated logo.

John Locke · April 11th, 2003, 10:46 PM

As usual, Jeff...the man in the know.

Thanks!

Joe Lloyd · April 13th, 2003, 05:42 PM

Right now I'm using a 17" Samsung 171s with my powermac. I was thinking of selling this monitor and getting a 20" apple cinema display. Anyone use this monitor? Any issues or any reason why I shouldn't make this move?

Joe Lloyd · April 13th, 2003, 08:58 PM

also has anyone checked out the new 20" formac lcd screen?

Joe Lloyd · April 13th, 2003, 11:29 PM

I'm trying to find out if it is possible to stretch the timeline in FCP over 2 monitors? I know I could do this in premiere but am unsure about FCP. Another 17" would be cheaper than a 20" cinema :)

Ken Tanaka · April 14th, 2003, 05:29 PM

I was having a minor, but incovenient, problem with Wiebetech's MicroGB+ drive until I installed OS 10.2.5 . The problem, in brief, was that video passing from the computer (ie. during Final Cut Pro sessions) to external monitors through the Firewire bus was being scrambled if my MicroGB+ drive was connected and powered-on, even if no footage was being read from that drive. This was quite a mystery to the Wiebetech folks who worked diligently with me over several months to track this down, with no success. Particularly mysterious was that my two other Wiebetech drives did not cause such a problem.

In the end, it seems that something in the 10.2.5 update provided the magic elixir to cure the problem.

Just thought I'd post this note in the event that there are silent sufferers out there.

Jeff Donald · April 14th, 2003, 07:31 PM

This seems to be the most stable (read extremely stable) version of Jaguar to date. Some minor issues with Mail.app and printer sharing have been solved for me. I would recommend it to everyone. I have read of a few people with troubles (MacFix It, Apple Support Forums) but for the vast majority it cleans up many different minor issues.

April 9th, 2003, 09:21 AM	#331
Jeff Price Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chico, California Posts: 357	GL2, sync problem revisited I've read through the previous thread on audio synch issues with Canon cameras but am still confused about a few things. 1) Does the problem still occur with the GL2? 2) Is it a problem with the code on the tape or would capturing via a Sony camcorder take care of the problem? Thanks. Jeff Price __________________ Jeff Price Flickerflix Nature Videos flickerflix@yahoo.com

April 9th, 2003, 02:26 PM	#333
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I've heard of problems either way. I don't have a definite answer for you. I capture to separate folders without a problem. It sounds like the problem was filling it to 90%. Disk Warrior has a good shot at fixing your drive. It is the best repair utility in my opinion. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 9th, 2003, 07:55 PM	#335
Michael Westphal Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 166	I've captured many hours of video from a GL2 to a Mac G4 and have never experienced an audio sync problem. I always capture my tapes straight through, 60 or 80 minutes worth of material and the audio lines up perfectly at the end. FCP 3.02, OSX10.2.x, using internal and external devices as the capture disk. __________________ Michael A Westphal

April 11th, 2003, 05:51 PM	#336
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	Adobe Encore vs. DVD Studio Pro Anyone had a hands-on look at Adobe Encore yet? How does it compare to DVD SP? __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

April 11th, 2003, 07:26 PM	#337
Joe Lloyd Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 202	CGM plugins? Has anyone used the CGM plugin pack? from www.cgm-online.com?

April 9th, 2003, 12:32 PM	#332
Gary Chavez Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 355	thanks Ken, i just was informed that myself, the still guy and the 2 graphic artist are getting our own server. does this mean i never have to worry about leaving to much media on the system?

April 9th, 2003, 03:11 PM	#334
Joe Lloyd Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 202	The sync problem still occurs. I believe, and I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong that capturing with a different brand of deck will fix your problem. Some people have had success using capture now, but the only think that worked for me was captureing in imovie....

April 11th, 2003, 08:15 PM	#338
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	No comparison to DVD SP 2. By Apple dropping the price to $499 ($199 upgrade) and making the integration of FCP 4 and DVD SP 2 tighter, Mac users should look no further. It will not be initially available for Mac either. By the sounds of it you can kiss Cleaner goodbye also. Sorrenson may still prove useful for web work. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 11th, 2003, 10:14 PM	#339
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	Strange that there are no samples of what they can do...just the one little animated logo. __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

April 11th, 2003, 10:46 PM	#340
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	As usual, Jeff...the man in the know. Thanks! __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

April 13th, 2003, 05:42 PM	#341
Joe Lloyd Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 202	20" cinema display Right now I'm using a 17" Samsung 171s with my powermac. I was thinking of selling this monitor and getting a 20" apple cinema display. Anyone use this monitor? Any issues or any reason why I shouldn't make this move?

April 13th, 2003, 08:58 PM	#342
Joe Lloyd Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 202	also has anyone checked out the new 20" formac lcd screen?

April 13th, 2003, 11:29 PM	#343
Joe Lloyd Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 202	timeline on dual monitors? I'm trying to find out if it is possible to stretch the timeline in FCP over 2 monitors? I know I could do this in premiere but am unsure about FCP. Another 17" would be cheaper than a 20" cinema :)

April 14th, 2003, 05:29 PM	#344
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Problems with Certain Firewire Drives Resolved I was having a minor, but incovenient, problem with Wiebetech's MicroGB+ drive until I installed OS 10.2.5 . The problem, in brief, was that video passing from the computer (ie. during Final Cut Pro sessions) to external monitors through the Firewire bus was being scrambled if my MicroGB+ drive was connected and powered-on, even if no footage was being read from that drive. This was quite a mystery to the Wiebetech folks who worked diligently with me over several months to track this down, with no success. Particularly mysterious was that my two other Wiebetech drives did not cause such a problem. In the end, it seems that something in the 10.2.5 update provided the magic elixir to cure the problem. Just thought I'd post this note in the event that there are silent sufferers out there. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

April 14th, 2003, 07:31 PM	#345
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	This seems to be the most stable (read extremely stable) version of Jaguar to date. Some minor issues with Mail.app and printer sharing have been solved for me. I would recommend it to everyone. I have read of a few people with troubles (MacFix It, Apple Support Forums) but for the vast majority it cleans up many different minor issues. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors