NLE Mac / Final Cut questions from 2004

Jeff Donald · February 24th, 2004, 07:19 AM

The G5's are not brand new machines when thought of as using high technology that is in a constant state of change. The G5's were introduced in June of 2003. The first G5 (single processor 1.8GHz) was discontinued 5 months later. The current G5's are expected to be replaced within the next month or so. Major upgrades to Panther are expected at the same time.

Michael Albert · February 24th, 2004, 08:11 AM

I am using FCP with a G5 and I am going to be connecting two standard computer monitors to my system. I will also be connecting a broadcast quality JVC monitor and I am getting a lot of conflicting information as to how to connect the JVC to my G5. Do I need to connect it through my DVX-100A as the FCP manual states? or is there a direct connection/card etc for the G5?

Many thanks.

Rob Zeigler · February 24th, 2004, 08:55 AM

Rich,

To answer your monitor question...

The simple and quick answer as to why most editors use two monitors is because of screen real estate, or space. When you open your timeline, your viewer, your browser, and any other new windows in <Insert Your Favorite Editing Program Here>, things can get pretty crowded on just one screen.

Having the ability to move windows around and onto a completely separate monitor will create a comfortable and organized workspace that will probably help your workflow.

Vic Owen · February 24th, 2004, 09:36 AM

The most common connection is via the video out jack on your camera, or preferably, an external deck.

Kirk Messner · February 24th, 2004, 12:32 PM

I'm wondering if all DVD's use the AC3 audio format ? I have QT Pro 6.5, and just bought the MPEG-2 Playback Component because it was "capable" of playing VOB's. Of course it isn't much use now that I've found out it doesn't support AC3 audio. Thanks !

Kirk

Vic Owen · February 24th, 2004, 05:56 PM

If you're burning your own, you can write either AC-3 or AIFF. The advantage to AC-3 is that it has a lower bit rate and you can put more video on a DVD at a higher bit rate.

See this article: http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage..._warmouth.html

Steve Nunez · February 24th, 2004, 07:54 PM

I have some rather nice clips that should have been shot using an ND filter- is there a way to tone down blown-out highlights or areas of over-exposure in post using FCP4?

Drew McElvain · February 24th, 2004, 08:08 PM

Hi,
I am working on a project in which there are multiple songs playing. some of the Songs I got for mp3s some from cds, all but 1 sond fine. There is one slow motion sequence in which I have put an mp3 over and this is the only place in the project that says the audio requires rendering. After being rendered there are strage blips and wavers in the song, it isn't constant but sounds quite anoying. I am using FCP 4 on an 876 mhz PB G4 running OS 10.2.8, 768mb of RAM and editing off a firewire maxtor hard drive. Can anyone help me with fixing this?

Thanks,
Drew

Jeff Donald · February 24th, 2004, 09:34 PM

MP3's need to be converted (I use QuickTime) to AIFF files before use in FCP. When do the conversion make sure the audio settings match your project settings.

Ted Springer · February 25th, 2004, 12:15 AM

You can also do 5.1 channel audio with AC3, which most professional DVDs have. Stereo is soooo "yesterday". Step up to 5.1, folks. Give your audience a treat.

Ted Springer · February 25th, 2004, 12:18 AM

Nope. Just like distorted audio, once it's gone, it's gone. You can lower the brightness, but the blown out areas will still be blown out.

You can try rendering some CG to fill in the blown out areas. :)

Jeff Johnson · February 25th, 2004, 11:41 AM

Just wondering how most liked to use each aspect of each program with regards to titles and text-

Jeff

Jeff Johnson · February 25th, 2004, 11:44 AM

Don't seem to see any adjustments in the controls tab or anywhere else for he speed of the scroll. Am I corrrect in that in depends on the length of the clip?

Just curious if there was a way to dial in an exact speed since I have read that by setting the speed at certain intervals (even/odd numbers) you can reduce flickering. I've certainly noticed that scrolling text looks very different depending on the speed-

Jeff

Ken Tanaka · February 25th, 2004, 12:01 PM

What editor are you using?

Also, what facility in the editor are you using for your text?

Rob Lohman · February 25th, 2004, 03:41 PM

AIFF is not a DVD compatible format. Perhaps your DVD authoring
package accepts it, but the current list of supported formats are:

- PCM
- MPEG audio
- AC3 Dolby Digital
- dts

All can be stereo or multi channel surround.

See the DVD FAQ for more info...

February 24th, 2004, 07:19 AM	#241
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The G5's are not brand new machines when thought of as using high technology that is in a constant state of change. The G5's were introduced in June of 2003. The first G5 (single processor 1.8GHz) was discontinued 5 months later. The current G5's are expected to be replaced within the next month or so. Major upgrades to Panther are expected at the same time. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 24th, 2004, 08:11 AM	#242
Michael Albert Tourist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1	Monitor set-up with FCP I am using FCP with a G5 and I am going to be connecting two standard computer monitors to my system. I will also be connecting a broadcast quality JVC monitor and I am getting a lot of conflicting information as to how to connect the JVC to my G5. Do I need to connect it through my DVX-100A as the FCP manual states? or is there a direct connection/card etc for the G5? Many thanks.

February 24th, 2004, 08:55 AM	#243
Rob Zeigler Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 87	Rich, To answer your monitor question... The simple and quick answer as to why most editors use two monitors is because of screen real estate, or space. When you open your timeline, your viewer, your browser, and any other new windows in <Insert Your Favorite Editing Program Here>, things can get pretty crowded on just one screen. Having the ability to move windows around and onto a completely separate monitor will create a comfortable and organized workspace that will probably help your workflow. __________________ Rob Zeigler http://www.robzeigler.com

February 24th, 2004, 09:36 AM	#244
Vic Owen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 540	The most common connection is via the video out jack on your camera, or preferably, an external deck. __________________ -- Vic Owen --

February 24th, 2004, 12:32 PM	#245
Kirk Messner Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fowlerville, MI Posts: 51	DVD's & AC3 Audio ? I'm wondering if all DVD's use the AC3 audio format ? I have QT Pro 6.5, and just bought the MPEG-2 Playback Component because it was "capable" of playing VOB's. Of course it isn't much use now that I've found out it doesn't support AC3 audio. Thanks ! Kirk

February 24th, 2004, 05:56 PM	#246
Vic Owen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 540	If you're burning your own, you can write either AC-3 or AIFF. The advantage to AC-3 is that it has a lower bit rate and you can put more video on a DVD at a higher bit rate. See this article: http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage..._warmouth.html __________________ -- Vic Owen --

February 24th, 2004, 07:54 PM	#247
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	ND Filter in post using FCP4 ? I have some rather nice clips that should have been shot using an ND filter- is there a way to tone down blown-out highlights or areas of over-exposure in post using FCP4? __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

February 24th, 2004, 08:08 PM	#248
Drew McElvain New Boot Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 20	audio waver in FCP4 after render Hi, I am working on a project in which there are multiple songs playing. some of the Songs I got for mp3s some from cds, all but 1 sond fine. There is one slow motion sequence in which I have put an mp3 over and this is the only place in the project that says the audio requires rendering. After being rendered there are strage blips and wavers in the song, it isn't constant but sounds quite anoying. I am using FCP 4 on an 876 mhz PB G4 running OS 10.2.8, 768mb of RAM and editing off a firewire maxtor hard drive. Can anyone help me with fixing this? Thanks, Drew

February 24th, 2004, 09:34 PM	#249
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	MP3's need to be converted (I use QuickTime) to AIFF files before use in FCP. When do the conversion make sure the audio settings match your project settings. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 25th, 2004, 12:15 AM	#250
Ted Springer Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 328	You can also do 5.1 channel audio with AC3, which most professional DVDs have. Stereo is soooo "yesterday". Step up to 5.1, folks. Give your audience a treat.

February 25th, 2004, 12:18 AM	#251
Ted Springer Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 328	Nope. Just like distorted audio, once it's gone, it's gone. You can lower the brightness, but the blown out areas will still be blown out. You can try rendering some CG to fill in the blown out areas. :)

February 25th, 2004, 11:41 AM	#252
Jeff Johnson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 11	Text and title preference, FCP or LType? Just wondering how most liked to use each aspect of each program with regards to titles and text- Jeff __________________ Jefferson

February 25th, 2004, 11:44 AM	#253
Jeff Johnson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 11	Scrolling text speed controlled by clip length, right? Don't seem to see any adjustments in the controls tab or anywhere else for he speed of the scroll. Am I corrrect in that in depends on the length of the clip? Just curious if there was a way to dial in an exact speed since I have read that by setting the speed at certain intervals (even/odd numbers) you can reduce flickering. I've certainly noticed that scrolling text looks very different depending on the speed- Jeff __________________ Jefferson

February 25th, 2004, 12:01 PM	#254
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	What editor are you using? Also, what facility in the editor are you using for your text? __________________ 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

February 25th, 2004, 03:41 PM	#255
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	AIFF is not a DVD compatible format. Perhaps your DVD authoring package accepts it, but the current list of supported formats are: - PCM - MPEG audio - AC3 Dolby Digital - dts All can be stereo or multi channel surround. See the DVD FAQ for more info... __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors