NLE Mac / Final Cut questions from 2004

Jeff Donald · May 18th, 2004, 10:53 AM

For Quicktime movies (.mov) go to File>Export>Using Quicktime Conversion>click the Options button>click the video settings button and select the Codec from the list. You can also check the Prepare for Internet Streaming box and select Fast Start or one of the other settings for web use.

Heath McKnight · May 18th, 2004, 12:08 PM

Long story cut short: I inadvertently trashed what I thought was one of two copies of a FCP project, when in fact it was the only one.

Any solutions on how I can recover it? My copy of DiskWarrior won't work on my G5 with Panther...

I'm dumb, I know,

heath

Christopher C. Murphy · May 18th, 2004, 12:29 PM

Would this work?

http://www.binarybiz.com/vlab/mac.php

murph

Heath McKnight · May 18th, 2004, 12:40 PM

trying it right now.

h

Heath McKnight · May 18th, 2004, 12:46 PM

Heh...They wan't money to pay for the recovered file.

hwm

Christopher C. Murphy · May 18th, 2004, 01:58 PM

That's weird, I read down to where it said "for Free" and didn't read any further.

I guess the catch is you see the files...and then they make you pay????? How cruel!

Tim Tonner · May 19th, 2004, 07:30 AM

Is it a "select all clips" function that I should be performing, as if the project is one large clip, before I render the timecode print effect? And once I've laid it off to VHS, is the undo edit function the means to remove the effect to restore the timeline project?

Tim Tonner · May 19th, 2004, 09:07 AM

I need to know a few things regarding bringing Illustrater files into FCP 3.0
First, what sizing should the designer be working in so once the project is done, it drops into FCP correctly to scale?
Secondly, how do I actually import these files, put together using Illustrater 10, into FCP? Quicktime?
Finally, the designer asked me to find out what the maximum saturation level is for red, again, for Illustrate 10?

Thanks

Josh Brusin · May 19th, 2004, 10:28 AM

I seem to remember drag and drop but that may be after effects... eps files maybe? make sure they're rgb and not cmyk...

Josh Brusin · May 19th, 2004, 10:30 AM

red saturation limit? dunno... scale would be the size of the project 640x480 is std. ntsc 720x480/6 is norm for FCP. Make sure you factor in title safe and viewable area. I'd suggest dropping a mock up in before the designer fine tunes just to check things out. Turn on title/view safe rulers when you do and mirror to a nice monitor.
Josh

Stylianos Moschapidakis · May 19th, 2004, 10:41 AM

I am interesting in purchasing UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) device for my NLE system and was just wondering what you use and if you have any tips for me.

Thank you.

Rob Belics · May 19th, 2004, 10:49 AM

There are only two good ones, iirc from my research a couple of years ago. Those by Belkin and, especially, those by APC. If you're not sure, get one by APC.

Don't go by the power hold times listed on the box. Your current draw may differ.

Keep in mind, too, that most power outages don't last more than five minutes. That's plenty of time to quit out of your work and shutdown properly. Of course, that doesn't help with long renders but if you are going to be down more than an hour your UPS won't help you anyway unless you can spend the really big bucks.

Graeme Nattress · May 19th, 2004, 10:59 AM

I like the APC ones - they appear automatically in the prefs on my new G5, with settings for what to do when the power goes out etc. and battery life. I had a problem with an APC and they shipped a new one straight to me, and were very helpful on the phone.

Graeme

Justin Morgan · May 21st, 2004, 02:41 AM

I have a nested sequence. I double click on this nested sequence to bring up a new tab that shows all the individual clips on their various tracks. However when I make changes to these clips and then go back to the nested version it remains unchanged. Why is this happening?

To clarify my problem: The nested sequence is my final version with final filters and audio settings applied. I just want to go in and tweak a couple of the clips, I make my changes to the relevant clips but when I go to the nested version - it shows that the area where I made the changes needs re-rendering but in fact the changes are not there.

Am I being stupid here - what's going on?

Jeff Donald · May 21st, 2004, 06:10 AM

What version of FCP are you using?

May 18th, 2004, 10:53 AM	#631
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	For Quicktime movies (.mov) go to File>Export>Using Quicktime Conversion>click the Options button>click the video settings button and select the Codec from the list. You can also check the Prepare for Internet Streaming box and select Fast Start or one of the other settings for web use. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

May 18th, 2004, 12:08 PM	#632
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	HELP! Dumb move on my part Long story cut short: I inadvertently trashed what I thought was one of two copies of a FCP project, when in fact it was the only one. Any solutions on how I can recover it? My copy of DiskWarrior won't work on my G5 with Panther... I'm dumb, I know, heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

May 18th, 2004, 12:29 PM	#633
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	Would this work? http://www.binarybiz.com/vlab/mac.php murph __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

May 18th, 2004, 12:40 PM	#634
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	trying it right now. h __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

May 18th, 2004, 12:46 PM	#635
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Heh...They wan't money to pay for the recovered file. hwm __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

May 18th, 2004, 01:58 PM	#636
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	That's weird, I read down to where it said "for Free" and didn't read any further. I guess the catch is you see the files...and then they make you pay????? How cruel! __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

May 19th, 2004, 07:30 AM	#637
Tim Tonner Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: stowe, vt Posts: 45	Is it a "select all clips" function that I should be performing, as if the project is one large clip, before I render the timecode print effect? And once I've laid it off to VHS, is the undo edit function the means to remove the effect to restore the timeline project?

May 19th, 2004, 09:07 AM	#638
Tim Tonner Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: stowe, vt Posts: 45	Importing Illustrater files I need to know a few things regarding bringing Illustrater files into FCP 3.0 First, what sizing should the designer be working in so once the project is done, it drops into FCP correctly to scale? Secondly, how do I actually import these files, put together using Illustrater 10, into FCP? Quicktime? Finally, the designer asked me to find out what the maximum saturation level is for red, again, for Illustrate 10? Thanks

May 19th, 2004, 10:28 AM	#639
Josh Brusin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 439	I seem to remember drag and drop but that may be after effects... eps files maybe? make sure they're rgb and not cmyk...

May 19th, 2004, 10:30 AM	#640
Josh Brusin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 439	red saturation limit? dunno... scale would be the size of the project 640x480 is std. ntsc 720x480/6 is norm for FCP. Make sure you factor in title safe and viewable area. I'd suggest dropping a mock up in before the designer fine tunes just to check things out. Turn on title/view safe rulers when you do and mirror to a nice monitor. Josh

May 19th, 2004, 10:41 AM	#641
Stylianos Moschapidakis Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cambridge, MA/Crete, Greece Posts: 189	What UPS do you use? I am interesting in purchasing UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) device for my NLE system and was just wondering what you use and if you have any tips for me. Thank you. __________________ Stelios G.M.

May 19th, 2004, 10:49 AM	#642
Rob Belics Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 581	There are only two good ones, iirc from my research a couple of years ago. Those by Belkin and, especially, those by APC. If you're not sure, get one by APC. Don't go by the power hold times listed on the box. Your current draw may differ. Keep in mind, too, that most power outages don't last more than five minutes. That's plenty of time to quit out of your work and shutdown properly. Of course, that doesn't help with long renders but if you are going to be down more than an hour your UPS won't help you anyway unless you can spend the really big bucks.

May 19th, 2004, 10:59 AM	#643
Graeme Nattress RED Problem Solver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,365	I like the APC ones - they appear automatically in the prefs on my new G5, with settings for what to do when the power goes out etc. and battery life. I had a problem with an APC and they shipped a new one straight to me, and were very helpful on the phone. Graeme __________________ www.nattress.com - filters for FCP

May 21st, 2004, 02:41 AM	#644
Justin Morgan Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Posts: 189	Nesting problems in Final Cut I have a nested sequence. I double click on this nested sequence to bring up a new tab that shows all the individual clips on their various tracks. However when I make changes to these clips and then go back to the nested version it remains unchanged. Why is this happening? To clarify my problem: The nested sequence is my final version with final filters and audio settings applied. I just want to go in and tweak a couple of the clips, I make my changes to the relevant clips but when I go to the nested version - it shows that the area where I made the changes needs re-rendering but in fact the changes are not there. Am I being stupid here - what's going on?

May 21st, 2004, 06:10 AM	#645
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	What version of FCP are you using? __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors