A1U and Final Cut? at DVinfo.net

Bob Bitteroot · July 3rd, 2006, 01:29 PM

The A1U isn't listed as a "qualified device" for Final Cut Express HD. Does anyone know if the A1U can be used with Final Cut without any problems?

Sorry if this has been answered somewhere here already, but I couldn't find it anywhere. Thanks!

Boyd Ostroff · July 3rd, 2006, 01:36 PM

Hi Bob,

I just responded to a similar question which you asked about the PDX-10. I don't think you'll have any problems with the A1 and FCP (I haven't used one, but my Z1 works perfectly).

If you look at Apple's qualified device list you'll find that a lot of cameras are missing. This just means that the manufacturer hasn't gone through the qualification process, not that the camera won't work. As far as I know, FCP should work with most cameras on the market. There are caveats with the Canon XLH1 and JVC HD100, and they only work in certain modes with FCP.

Jeremiah Hall · July 3rd, 2006, 06:57 PM

I'm using FCP 5.1 with my A1U with no problems.

Jeremiah Hall

Tomas Chinchilla · July 3rd, 2006, 08:04 PM

SONY + HDV = I am sure you'll have no issues.

I myself shoot with an FX1 and I also had the HC1, no problems.

Duane Smith · July 5th, 2006, 02:12 PM

I have no problems whatsoever using my A1U with FCP

Darren Rousar · July 5th, 2006, 05:31 PM

Same here (A1U and FCP5.1). No Problems.

Poppe Johansson · July 6th, 2006, 05:42 AM

And same here too (5.1.1). You only have to remember to switch A1's i.Link downconvert (HDV>DV) option OFF. Otherwise you see only black screen in capture window.

Heath McKnight · July 9th, 2006, 08:41 AM

I'm not 100% sure with the new Final Cut Express HD, but the version that came out last year around the time iMovie HD came out used the Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC).

heath

Darren Rousar · July 9th, 2006, 08:49 AM

Just re-read the main post. :)
Yes, the A1 works fine with FCEHD. In addition to FCP I also have FCEHD (v.3) and did a short test last night. No problems importing a clip.

Heath McKnight · July 9th, 2006, 08:57 AM

Darren,

Does the new FCE HD handle native HDV or does it use the AIC (Apple Intermediate Codec)?

heath

Darren Rousar · July 9th, 2006, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heath McKnight

Darren,

Does the new FCE HD handle native HDV or does it use the AIC (Apple Intermediate Codec)?

heath

I just knew someone would ask that when I posted my last comment :)

I'll check it out for you later today. ATM I'm replacing a hard drive (among other things) on the laptop where FCEHD resides.

BTW- I don't have the most recent FCEHD. I 'think' it's called FCEHD 3.5. Mine is last year's, version 3.

Darren Rousar · July 9th, 2006, 08:29 PM

Ok, finally got the hard drive in and working :)

FCEHD 3.0 uses AIC, not native HDV.
Perhaps FCEHD 3.5 goes native?

Edit- v3.5, not native. Here's Apple's compare page:
http://www.apple.com/finalcut/

July 3rd, 2006, 01:29 PM	#1
Bob Bitteroot New Boot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 19	A1U and Final Cut? The A1U isn't listed as a "qualified device" for Final Cut Express HD. Does anyone know if the A1U can be used with Final Cut without any problems? Sorry if this has been answered somewhere here already, but I couldn't find it anywhere. Thanks!

July 3rd, 2006, 08:04 PM	#4
Tomas Chinchilla Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 212 Images: 8	SONY + HDV = I am sure you'll have no issues. I myself shoot with an FX1 and I also had the HC1, no problems. __________________ Tomas A. Chinchilla \| CANON XH A1, HV20 & HC3 \| Retired Cams: GL2, HC1, FX1, Z1, \| Final Cut Studio 2

July 5th, 2006, 05:31 PM	#6
Darren Rousar Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Excelsior, Minnesota Posts: 59	Same here (A1U and FCP5.1). No Problems. __________________ HVR-A1U \| 521Pro LANC \| Blue Snowball \| Dual 2Ghz G5 \| 20" & 23" ACD \| MXO \| FCP 5.1.4 \| Shake 4.1 \| AECS3

July 9th, 2006, 08:41 AM	#8
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I'm not 100% sure with the new Final Cut Express HD, but the version that came out last year around the time iMovie HD came out used the Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC). heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

July 9th, 2006, 08:49 AM	#9
Darren Rousar Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Excelsior, Minnesota Posts: 59	Just re-read the main post. :) Yes, the A1 works fine with FCEHD. In addition to FCP I also have FCEHD (v.3) and did a short test last night. No problems importing a clip. __________________ HVR-A1U \| 521Pro LANC \| Blue Snowball \| Dual 2Ghz G5 \| 20" & 23" ACD \| MXO \| FCP 5.1.4 \| Shake 4.1 \| AECS3

July 3rd, 2006, 01:36 PM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,801	Hi Bob, I just responded to a similar question which you asked about the PDX-10. I don't think you'll have any problems with the A1 and FCP (I haven't used one, but my Z1 works perfectly). If you look at Apple's qualified device list you'll find that a lot of cameras are missing. This just means that the manufacturer hasn't gone through the qualification process, not that the camera won't work. As far as I know, FCP should work with most cameras on the market. There are caveats with the Canon XLH1 and JVC HD100, and they only work in certain modes with FCP.

July 3rd, 2006, 06:57 PM	#3
Jeremiah Hall Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 69	I'm using FCP 5.1 with my A1U with no problems. Jeremiah Hall

July 5th, 2006, 02:12 PM	#5
Duane Smith Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 234	I have no problems whatsoever using my A1U with FCP

July 6th, 2006, 05:42 AM	#7
Poppe Johansson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 77	And same here too (5.1.1). You only have to remember to switch A1's i.Link downconvert (HDV>DV) option OFF. Otherwise you see only black screen in capture window.

July 9th, 2006, 08:57 AM	#10
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Darren, Does the new FCE HD handle native HDV or does it use the AIC (Apple Intermediate Codec)? heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

July 9th, 2006, 08:29 PM	#12
Darren Rousar Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Excelsior, Minnesota Posts: 59	Ok, finally got the hard drive in and working :) FCEHD 3.0 uses AIC, not native HDV. Perhaps FCEHD 3.5 goes native? Edit- v3.5, not native. Here's Apple's compare page: http://www.apple.com/finalcut/ __________________ HVR-A1U \| 521Pro LANC \| Blue Snowball \| Dual 2Ghz G5 \| 20" & 23" ACD \| MXO \| FCP 5.1.4 \| Shake 4.1 \| AECS3