importing quicktime (sorenson) file problem at DVinfo.net
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > Apple / Mac Post Production Solutions > Final Cut Suite
Register FAQ Today's Posts Buyer's Guides

Final Cut Suite
Discussing the editing of all formats with FCS, FCP, FCE

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old December 14th, 2006, 09:17 AM   #1
New Boot
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mokena, IL
Posts: 14
importing quicktime (sorenson) file problem

Hello,

I've been working with FCP 5.0.4 for a few months now with just the normal learning curve issues, but everything was from tape that I captured and logged.

Now I am having problems importing a file. I was given an 8 minuted quicktime file (sorenson vid 3 high quality, 720x405) that I need to import, cut up, and re edit. I am looking for advice on the importing part. What is the best way to import that file so I can break it apart and work with it.

I have tried importing, rendering, cutting it up....but then when I place the clips back in the timeline, they are showing they need rerendering. Which means I can't view the project as I am working on it.

It doesn't really matter what format I edit in so I am open to any suggestions

Thanks

-Bill
__________________
William Potter

New Lenox IL
William Potter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old December 22nd, 2006, 09:44 AM   #2
New Boot
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mokena, IL
Posts: 14
Nobody else replied, either they didn't know or figured it was a silly/newbie question. So I will post my own solution.

The reason it was a stupid question....I'll admit to not being an expert at FCP and all the workflows (it is the workflows that are killing me). I saw the Sorenson option under encoding when I set it up for importing, so assumed I could just import the clip and work with it. That is where I was wrong. Did not realize that FCP could not edit that format. I had to 'save as' with quicktime to a supported format, then all problems were solved after another import.

Below are the links to the resources that led me to this. The second one I found very interesting.

http://discussions.apple.com/thread....88669&#3688669

http://www.proapptips.com/proapptips...C4082427B.html

Maybe this will help someone else down the road.

-Bill
__________________
William Potter

New Lenox IL
William Potter is offline   Reply
Reply

DV Info Net refers all where-to-buy and where-to-rent questions exclusively to these trusted full line dealers and rental houses...

B&H Photo Video
(866) 521-7381
New York, NY USA

Scan Computers Int. Ltd.
+44 0871-472-4747
Bolton, Lancashire UK


DV Info Net also encourages you to support local businesses and buy from an authorized dealer in your neighborhood.
  You are here: DV Info Net > Apple / Mac Post Production Solutions > Final Cut Suite


 



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:28 AM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network