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Fredy Schwerdtner

Member Since:
April 17th 2008
218 Posts
100 posts
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Rio de Janeiro / Brasil
I'm not understanding the behavior of some GoPro clips in FCPX
by Fredy Schwerdtner 1 month ago
Hi Guys .... long time don't come here .... I was missing. Well, I'm in the middle of a job with so many questions but the first one is if someone ever experienced importing some GoPro footage so weir
Re: I'm not understanding the behavior of some GoPro clips in FCPX
by Fredy Schwerdtner 4 weeks ago
"the firmware update is easy as pie using the GoPro app" Did you mean the iPhone App Can you do the update via iPhone How do I do it Probably you are right. I can have a bad camera. I've sent an email
3 Camera Edit
by James Lamberg 2 months ago
I am working on a project with 3 different cameras in FCP 7 on a 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 iMac with 12 GB Ram. The cameras are Nikon D5100, Panasonic AG-HPX370, and GoPro. I have transcoded the GoPro foo
Re: 3 Camera Edit
by Shane Ross 2 months ago
If you want to create a Multiclip, you need to convert all the formats to one common format, frame size and frame rate. IE, ProRes 422, 1920x1080 29.97fps. Then you can multiclip. Note that three stre
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Minimizing a shaky shot
by Fredy Schwerdtner 8 months ago
It is just a question for those who also use the cameras... not only the editing softwares ...lol Is it possible and is it true that I can minimize the camera shaking using the settings of 720p with 6
Re: Minimizing a shaky shot
by Fredy Schwerdtner 8 months ago
Thanks for your words David and forgive for have not answering before. iMac 2.7 GHz Intel 4 Core i5 16 GB memory MacBook Pro 17" 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 6GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM OS X 10.7.3 FCPX Final
Transcoding or not?
by Stan Johanssen 2 years ago
I have heard that i should transcode imported media to "Proxy media" and "Optimized media" so FCPX easier and faster editing. We film motorsports (cars and motorcycle sports) and catamaran sailing (bu
Re: Transcoding or not?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 10 months ago
Thanks Mark. iMac 2.7 GHz Intel 4 Core i5 16 GB memory MacBook Pro 17" 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 6GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM OS X 10.7.3 FCPX Final Cut Studio "3"
Monday's forum reaction posted Sunday
by Craig Seeman 11 months ago
Monday's forum reaction posted Sunday. Not knowing what's really going to happen tomorrow I figured I'd cover anticipated posts for all sides. "12 cores but only a built in 2GB VRAM GPU, HP here I com
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Re: Monday's forum reaction posted Sunday
by Bernard Newnham 11 months ago
I don't really know anything about SUVs or iPods - or US car sales either. I just think car analogies are appropriate in this context. And to show off - and of course demonstrate the closeness of the
New Mac Pro
by moody glasgow 12 months ago
Looks like it is not quite dead yet. http: www.macrumors.com 2012 06 05 mac-pro-to-finally-see-updates-next-week moody glasgow smoke flame www.thereelthinginc.com
Re: New Mac Pro
by Fredy Schwerdtner 11 months ago
I agree with Steve about the FUN of the speculation and those who like it could give me the numbers of the lottery . iMac 2.7 GHz Intel 4 Core i5 16 GB memory MacBook Pro 17" 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Mac Pro refresh at WWDC?
by Viktor Kamenický 12 months ago
So I found this article... what do you think Is it gonna FINALLY happen http: 9to5mac.com 2012 06 04 apple-to-update-most-of-its-mac-lineup-and-multiple-accessories-at-wwdc utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medi
Re: Mac Pro refresh at WWDC?
by Steve Connor 12 months ago
I'm really going to enjoy it when the new MacPros are launched next week, so many people to point and laugh at :) Steve Connor "The ripple command is just a workaround for not having a magnetic timeli
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After a year has perception of FCPX changed?
by Clint Wardlow 12 months ago
This is not about whether or not FCPX is "professional." Instead I am wondering if, after a massive publicity disaster which labeled it non-professional, if the general consensus of editors is coming
Re: After a year has perception of FCPX changed?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 12 months ago
Walter Soyka:If Apple had launched with 10.0.3 or 10.0.4, we might all be having a different conversation. I couldn't agree more !!!!! iMac 2.7 GHz Intel 4 Core i5 16 GB memory MacBook Pro 17" 2.5 GHz
Thunderbolt --> eSata adapter ??
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Hi guys, I had been working on a MacBook Pro from late 2009 (2.5 MHz Intel Core dual) and to get a better and faster connection with my external HDs I decided to build a RAID on an external enclosure
Re: Thunderbolt --> eSata adapter ??
by Fredy Schwerdtner 1 year ago
Hi Thomas and you all. I was traveling doing a job out of the country (Brazil). Now I'm back. I've been using the card a lot. It stills getting hot when it is in use and kind of warm when it is only c
Final Cut Pro X and the Road to Hell (and back again) by Rick Young
by Craig Seeman 1 year ago
A very interesting article on Ken Stone's site by Rick Young, author of FCP books and founder of UK FCP user's group. As to Hell and Back, it appears that the Devil is in the Compound Clips as others
Re: Final Cut Pro X and the Road to Hell (and back again) by Rick Young
by Fredy Schwerdtner 1 year ago
What is a good manageable length for you iMac 2.7 GHz Intel 4 Core i5 16 GB memory MacBook Pro 17" 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 6GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM OWC RAID 5 with 3TB (2) External HD LaCieMac (400 800
Work flow for file base Multicam Projects
by Mike Jeffs 1 year ago
Just wondering if there is a preferred method for getting file based media into MC 6 for a Multicam project using an offline online workflow The original 6 camera angles are recorded to an Omneon spec
Re: Work flow for file base Multicam Projects
by Fredy Schwerdtner 1 year ago
That would be awesome ! iMac 2.7 GHz Intel 4 Core i5 16 GB memory MacBook Pro 17" 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 6GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM OWC RAID 5 with 3TB (2) External HD LaCieMac (400 800 FW and USB)with
Video: Behind the scene of a digital Artist
by Emmanuel Arcache 3 years ago
Behind the scene of a digital Artist Taste is the enemy of creativity, said picasso so hire me! watch demo reel
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Re: Behind the scene of a digital Artist
by Emmanuel Najera 3 years ago
Pienso luego produsco. Excelente Video... regards... Najera E.
How would you do this?
by Mark Morache 1 year ago
I have a few hours of archive footage from an FCP7 project, and I want to use some of the old footage in my current FCX project. It lives on a separate drive. I've already created an event on my older
Re: How would you do this?
by Jeremy Garchow 1 year ago
Hey, Mark. See here: http: forums.creativecow.net thread 344 6054
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Video: Chris Nasso Demo Reel
by Chris Nasso 1 year ago
Chris Nasso Demo Reel This is a collection of my works while I was at the Golf Channel and CTV News. watch demo reel
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hidden gems
by Carsten Orlt 1 year ago
I know what it can't do and the endless discussions about the timeline thingy.. BUT You know what is mind-blowing How easy FCPx lets you deal with one fundamental problem: The format wars. No matter w
Re: hidden gems
by Fredy Schwerdtner 1 year ago
Hi David, Long time I don't post anything here but it doesn't mean that I'm not reading everything you, David Lawrence, Rafael Amador and many others are saying about the great combat between 7 x FCPX
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Apple Tech Support responses to FCPX thumbnail issues
by David Lawrence 1 year ago
FYI - My brother in LA just sent me this link to this post about Apple Tech Support's answers to a user's questions about background processing of thumbnails. My favorite part: Q: How long does it typ
Re: Apple Tech Support responses to FCPX thumbnail issues
by Fredy Schwerdtner 1 year ago
I recently was doing an import from camera with some HDV material and after the import, FCPX was taking too long doing the "thumbnail thing". I decided to close it. It said that some background tasks
Boris Soundbite now available for FCPX
by Steve Connor 1 year ago
http: www.borisfx.com Soundbite "My Name is Steve and I'm an FCPX user"
Re: Boris Soundbite now available for FCPX
by Fredy Schwerdtner 1 year ago
The app is a very good piece on supporting edits. The languages it supports are very specific as they have "spanish for Latin America" and not from Spain. I wonder if they will ever support "Portugues
Tutorial: On the Fast Track with Apple's Motion: The Replicator Part 1
by Kevin P McAuliffe 1 year ago
Apple Motion On the Fast Track with Apple's Motion: The Replicator Part 1 In the next Chapter of our ongoing "On the Fast Track with Apple's Motion 5" tutorial series, we are going to look
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Working Over the weekend...
by Greg Burke 1 year ago
Hey all I just picked up a gig that has me booked all weekend, I just got a email explaining the work were doing. Were packing and shipping all Macpros out of the Facility. (are are 30 towers) We'll b
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Re: Working Over the weekend...
by Walter Soyka 1 year ago
I have no idea why Greg's post got a -1. He is adding to the conversation here, not detracting from it. Greg stated that he was hired to help a facility remove 30 Mac Pros and replace them with PCs --
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OT: Thank you
by Walter Soyka 1 year ago
With Thanksgiving coming here in the US tomorrow, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to everyone on the forum here for their time, energy, and thoughts. It's sometimes been a rough and
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Re: OT: Thank you
by Fredy Schwerdtner 1 year ago
Hi David, Walter and you all . We don't have this Thanksgiving holiday down here in Brazil but I know how important it is for you because I lived in US for a short period of 1,5 year. So, have a nice
So what happens to our hardware...?
by Dylan Hargreaves 1 year ago
It seems pretty clear by now that Apple does not consider the pro-video broadcast film arena as somewhere it wants to be. Steve Jobs (RIP) has even said on many occasions: 'Apple is a mobile device co
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Re: So what happens to our hardware...?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 1 year ago
Very well said Walter. I'm still using tapes on my camera, my computer has a DVD burner, once in a while I have to get clips from client's VHS tapes and God, please, take me away from the bureaucratic
Audio Mixing is Actually Brilliant
by Jim Giberti 2 years ago
So I've been into X for about a week or so. Today I decided to prepare my audio strategy for the series of spots I've started in it. Quick background - I'm also a musician and audio producer. I've bui
Re: Audio Mixing is Actually Brilliant
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Jim Giberti "If it was worthwhile to people I could do something on my approach, after I get these projects out. Plus it will give me some more time to work with it." that would be nice !!! iMac 2.7 G
Best Subtitle Programs
by Shelby Langley 4 years ago
Hi- I'm editing a documentary on FCP 5.1.2 and need to transcribe and list subtitles. What are the best programs for this. I want it to be professional DVD quality. Thanks!
Re: Best Subtitle Programs
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Is there a downloadable version iMac 2.7 GHz Intel 4 Core i5 16 GB memory MacBook Pro 17" 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 6GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM OWC RAID 5 with 3TB (2) External HD LaCieMac (400 800 FW and U
Trying to make the "Apple Look" on videos
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Hi guys, I'm posting here because most of you are also producers and not only editors and this is the forum that I feel more comfortable with lol I'm needing some advice. I've got a client that I've b
Re: Trying to make the "Apple Look" on videos
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Forget people .... I've decided to go without the green screen. I will have the background well lit by some Kinos. thanks anyway. iMac 2.7 GHz Intel 4 Core i5 16 GB memory MacBook Pro 17" 2.5 GHz Inte
Tutorial: Kinetic Typography in Apple Motion
by Stephen Smith 2 years ago
Apple Motion Kinetic Typography in Apple Motion In this Apple Motion video tutorial, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Stephen Smith shows you how to get your text noticed. This tutorial shows you
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Re: Kinetic Typography in Apple Motion
by Jimmylee Remillard 2 years ago
BTW the CCS video was very well done and professional. To often is typography grungy and clumsy. This got me inspired to make some more typography for my clients.
Faking the sound of a telephone / Headphone.
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Hi Folks. Does anybody know a plugin or filter to fake a sound coming from a telephone and or headphone Or if there isn't such a kind, how could I do it in FCP or Soundtrack Thanks in advance. Fredy S
Re: Faking the sound of a telephone / Headphone.
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Thanks. I already did some workaround between FCP and STP. but I will try in FCP first. Greetings. iMac 2.7 GHz Intel 4 Core i5 16 GB memory MacBook Pro 17" 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 6GB 667 MHz DDR2 S
Checking for bad areas on DVD ?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
How can I check if a blank DVD is in good conditions or if it has bad and damaged areas that will freezes my movies during a future playback It is very frustating after spent 1 month working on a job
Editing and dividing a job in scenes .
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Hi guys. If I want to edit a video, scene by scene and in the end do a final "timeline" adding all scenes, will I have to create as many "projects" as scenes that I have on my video On FCP7 I could di
Re: Editing and dividing a job in scenes .
by Craig Seeman 2 years ago
You can make Compound Clips in the Event Browser. Each Compound Clip can then be an edited scene. Your master Project timeline can then have the Compound Clips (scenes) edited into them. No Copy and P
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Red Giant Denoiser, simply doesn't work in FCP7
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
It is my second time here to say that Red giant Denoiser crashes FCP every time, keeps asking to resample e it doesn't really "resample". Now I have a 2:30h timeline that I can't just export as a simp
Re: Red Giant Denoiser, simply doesn't work in FCP7
by Dawn Minenna 2 years ago
The following instructions were from RED GIANT yesterday. So far, so good. My Old and new projects are working. Below I have included instructions on doing this, be sure to follow these instructions o
Thoughts on FCPX from Oliver Peters
by David Lawrence 2 years ago
Folks, This review is well worth your time. Very thorough, thoughtful and fair. http: digitalfilms.wordpress.com 2011 07 21 more-fcp-x-thoughts _______________________ David Lawrence art media design
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Re: Thoughts on FCPX from Oliver Peters
by Andy Field 2 years ago
"Why do some take it so personally Switch over prices for Premiere and Avid are very low right now." If you spend 12 years becoming a professional pianist and Steinway suddenly changed all the keys an
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Just an observation
by Nigel Beaumont 2 years ago
The scenario: I'm a FCP7 user, very happy with it and in no rush to learn something new. Apart from my commercial work, I do all the video production for my church but we're looking to take that more
Re: Just another observation
by Tim Wilson 2 years ago
Chris Kenny "Please name some of these "bad products" that have been highly successful because of Apple's magical marketing." You mean besides Final Cut Pro Kidding. Rather than spout another opinion
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Service: VideoLab Pro
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Rio de Janeiro Brazil Production   Post Production VideoLab Pro Corporate Video     Post Production Production and Post Production for Corporate, Training, Intranets and Internet Videos
"Codec not found. You may be using a compression type without the corresponding hardware card."
by Charles Ulysses 8 years ago
I just installed the AJA Io v2 2-1.0 Update as well as the AJA Io Control Panel Application. I am running OS 10.3.9, FCP 5.0.1 on a G5 Dual 2 GHz. We installed that same set-up on G5 running 10.4.1 an
Re: "Codec not found. You may be using a compression type without the corresponding hardware card."
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Looking for the same kind of problem when trying to render a prores sequence, I could solve the problem changing the compressor render settings for the sequence from "same as sequence codec" to "apple
Primatte Keyer Pro Render times?
by Brian Tetamore 2 years ago
I'm using Primatte Keyer Pro in FCP 7 on a Macbook Pro 2.6Ghz with 4 GB memory. is a two hour render common with a 2 minute video that has about 65% talking head with green screen treatment Footage is
Re: Primatte Keyer Pro Render times?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
I used to have the same problem with the same MacBook Pro and getting even more time for render if I had to use de "Denoiser" filter. Now I'm working with a new iMac with Intel i5 4 Cores and 16GB of
Noise reduction of 2 pieces of the same clip within FCP.
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
First let me explain what is my scenario: I'm editing a video and also produced it. It features 5 different characters on dialogs. They were all recorded separately on green screen on different days w
Re: Noise reduction of 2 pieces of the same clip within FCP.
by Simon Ubsdell 2 years ago
Hi Fredy That's a lot of problems! But I think what you need to be doing when you try to reduced the noise on the second clip is to select just the portion that you want to work with in the Audio File
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Transfering video podcast ?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
I've just bought a new iMac and would like to transfer my videos podcast from my MacBookPro without having to download all of them again. I was already successfull in transfering the subscriptions but
Re: Transfering video podcast ?
by Fernando Mol 2 years ago
If all of your library is in the iTunes folder, you can copy that folder to your new computer. Remember that in iTunes preferences you must point to that folder. Then you'll need to export import your
Video: Bruce Branit's World Builder short film in 720p
by Creative COW 2 years ago
Bruce Branit's World Builder short film in 720p Bruce Branit's World Builder short film in 720p. watch short film
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Re: Bruce Branit's World Builder short film in 720p
by Dr. Brad Batchelor 5 months ago
genius, genius, genius
Manual ou Auto mode on cameras ?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Hi guys, I've been heard and read many, many times, the statment: "A Pro never use the camera in auto mode" Sorry for a newbie thought but, if I'm, for example, shooting an event or wedding where ligh
Re: Manual ou Auto mode on cameras ?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
You are right Scott.But unless we have a pre arranged shot list and a visit in advance to the place to be shout and lit the way it will be, those presets mentioned by Jayasri are a good help and I hav
Is it true that we should not rename clips from XDCAM EX3 ?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
I've heard that we should not rename the clips Logged & tranfered from XDCAM EX Cards taking the risk of nevere more being able to relink any footage .... We stay with many clips named with a bunch of
Re: Is it true that we should not rename clips from XDCAM EX3 ?
by Andrew Rendell 2 years ago
You can rename the clips in FCP7 as clip name and file name doesn't have to be the same. You have the option to rename the files to match the clip name (which you don't want to do) or rename the clip
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Cutting a movie with many, many scenes ....
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
I've got the material for a 85 minutes video with many scenes. All recorded with 2 cameras. I've already did a multicam sequence also synced on each scene. Newbie Question: Should I rought cut each sc
Re: Cutting a movie with many, many scenes ....
by David Roth Weiss 2 years ago
One of the great things about FCP is that it allows editors to work in many, many ways, and the fact that it has always allowed editors to use multiple open sequences to cut a single project has alway
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Blog: The Art of Editing: Sometimes we worry too much about technical things.
by Jerry Hofmann 3 years ago
I rarely if ever see posts about aesthetic considerations, when they are the most important things our time and effort as storytellers should be filled with. Technically correct isn't nearly as impor
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Re: The Art of Editing: Sometimes we worry too much about technical things.
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Very, very, very nice article. I agree with all you've said. For those who are willing to start in this bussiness, should take this words as a good starting road. Also, should give a try and watch the
3D Shapes?
by Michael C 6 years ago
Is there anyway to create 3D shapes Other than the pen tool I mean. What about a sphere or cylinder I am working on an animation where I want my object to look like a circle but then the camera change
Re: 3D Shapes?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
I know, this is an old post but I was surfing around COW looking for some answers and I found it . Motion is not a real 3D but you can "pretend" with it. I did it with some DVD boxes on a video. With
The Remote Control setup
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Hi fellows, I have a motion menu where 2 buttoms appears in the middle of the "motion". I would like to setup the remote control to anytime a viewer press the "menu bottom" it goes to the exact time i
Re: The Remote Control setup
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
I've found myselve the solution at this link below, where I also found some other tutorials about scripting with DVDSP: http: dvdstudiopro.digitalmedianet.com articles viewarticle.jsp id=33409 But ...
Saving footage collection
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Hi there, I would like an advise based on the experience of you guys. I always say that when "you have 2, in fact you have 1 and if you have 1 you definitely have nothing" . That is a good rule for ma
Re: Saving footage collection
by Jeff Greenberg 2 years ago
Fredy Schwerdtner "What is the best Save the collection on the scratch disk or leave it where it is and make regular backups " Everyone everywhere will say the same thing "A Raid is not a backup." Ba
I need advice on upgrading my Macbook Pro
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Dear friends: I'm in a crossroads. The bottom line is: The HD is knocking my door and I'm trying to solve my problems. I'm using my MacBook Pro as described on my profiles and FCS on a "Blue Screen" p
Re: I need advice on upgrading my Macbook Pro
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Thanks for your response Bob. I always read what you write. I always get some inspiration and sometimes, when you are a little sarcastic, you provide me a funny time lol I'm sure, as you said, Mac Pro
Burning with Toast ?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
As I have been working with FCStudio since numbe 0, I do my DVDs workflow interely on it. but I've seen people going with DVDSP until the Build process and then burning it with Toast. Is there any adv
Re: Burning with Toast ?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
Thanks for your words Alex. MacBook Pro 17" 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2) External HD LaCieMac (400 800 FW and USB)with 500GB -(2) USB External HD Western Digital (in cases) with
AIFF or AC3 ?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
I'm doing a DVD job which the client wants the best audio quality. I use Apple Compressor. Is it ok using MPEG2 for video and let the audio uncompressed as AIFF MacBook Pro 17" 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Du
Re: AIFF or AC3 ?
by Fredy Schwerdtner 2 years ago
"AIFF files can be large enough to force a lower data rate for the video" I've heard that once ..... Thanks. MacBook Pro 17" 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2) External HD LaCieMac (4


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