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Robb Harriss

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Simple U.I. for access to one CatDV catalog
by Lee Warner 3 weeks ago
Any suggestions as to how to create a simple interface via possibly a web browser on our internal network so that our sales dept. can access CatDV proxies of finished spots from our media server Many
Re: Simple U.I. for access to one CatDV catalog
by Robb Harriss 3 weeks ago
to do web you'd need the web plugin as far as I know, and a web server and all that. Beyond me. But if you're on enterprise you should be able to make a simple interface and then lock it and give sale
Video = Black frames after Mac Software Updates?
by Nick Shookla 3 weeks ago
Hello, I'm copying a support email I just sent out in case this has happened to similar users (on Mac OSX) of CatDV recently. Email begins: We are all on Mac OS X 10.7 (one computer is on 10.8). Recen
Re: Video = Black frames after Mac Software Updates?
by Robb Harriss 3 weeks ago
it was a lucky guess Non-linear: all the time and nothing but.
Import Directory...getting the same file multiple times?
by Brad Baker 3 weeks ago
As I add media to my project folder in the Finder, I've been re-importing the directory in CatDV to keep the project catalog up to date. Some of my PSDs are coming in multiple times resulting in dupli
Re: Import Directory...getting the same file multiple times?
by Robb Harriss 3 weeks ago
You're reimporting your items. Instead do: File Scan for New Items Non-linear: all the time and nothing but.
Pegasus trial
by Robb Harriss 4 weeks ago
Where's the download for the trial Do we need to request a link Non-linear: all the time and nothing but.
Re: Pegasus trial
by Robb Harriss 3 weeks ago
Nope, no joy. There must be a screwup in the posting or in mentioning a download on the website. And they way Bryson talked about it (correct me if I'm wrong, please) it might not be available as a st
Purchasing Cat DV
by Jody Cox 3 months ago
We are looking into purchasing CatDv to get our video library organized. We have seen a demo and got a quote form a vendor. The vendor requires onsite installation and training for the product. We are
Re: Purchasing Cat DV
by Robb Harriss 3 months ago
Just depends on how large and complex your situation is. A VAR is there to help if you run into problems. Non-linear: all the time and nothing but.
Article: A Cautionary Tale for the FCP Switcher
by walter biscardi 12 months ago
Apple FCPX or Not: The Debate A Cautionary Tale for the FCP Switcher Herein lies the cautionary tale of a long-time user of Final Cut Pro, penned for those who would consider switching NLEs. Are ther
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Re: A Cautionary Tale for the FCP Switcher
by Robb Harriss 4 months ago
Very interesting. And thanks for taking all the time it must have required to write such a detailed report. Right now I'm going through the process of moving us away from FCP. Avid is at the top of th
Error: license stopped working
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
Not getting anything from Adobe site, and nothing in the archives here to help. Having touble getting Any Adobe product to install after upgrading the MacPro to Snow Leopard. It was a semi-clean insta
Re: Error: license stopped working
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
I did the flexnet repair a number of time, and deleted the folder. No joy. Decided it was easier just to start over. I had some odd permissions on the HD after bringing over some of my settings with t
Dropped Frames are Killing me
by Bill Reber 3 years ago
I've had dropped frames before, but today hit a new low when I got the dropped frames error while simply trying to play an audio track. I can't seem to get more than 5 seconds of playback lately witho
Re: Dropped Frames are Killing me
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
change safe to unlimited Non-linear: all the time and nothing but.
CAF files to wave conversion driving mad
by anastasis lazos 3 years ago
Please help cos i am gonna break my imac.. I just want to convert some CAF files into wave file so i can import them in Ableton live When i do that using Soundtrack pro i just cant import them into li
Re: CAF files to wave conversion driving mad
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
Crete, how interesting. I was working with someone in Kuala Lampur over the weekend to fix someone else's audio issues. My guess is that yes, an earlier CAF file was multitrack. It's the push towards
HD down conversion
by Aaron Weisblatt 3 years ago
Hi - I am starting a project with big HD files. I did a test and converted one file in compressor to a prorez 422 file. Then imported that into my season and then used media manager to make a copy in
Re: HD down conversion
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
I'm not sure yet to do it with file-based footage. I work from HDCAM tape, and it's relatively easy. You are using MTS files Non-linear: all the time and nothing but.
soundtrack broke, how do I re-install?
by chris gorman 3 years ago
I'm mid project on a tight deadline, so don't want to re-install all of fcs2, but soundtrack is broken. It won't launch. Is there a way to just install soundtrack without re-installing the whole final
Re: soundtrack broke, how do I re-install?
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
Chris, look in the links I sent. Should explain all. Download the DR software, too. That will help. Compressor is linked into a lot of things. But if it's working go ahead and leave it. Non-linear: al
reducing distortion
by Kaitlyn Auchincloss 3 years ago
Hi, The mic levels were set too high on an video file I am editing and the audio is very distorted. Is there a way I can reduce this using Soundtrack Pro I am not too familiar with Soundtrack but have
Re: reducing distortion
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
distortion is extremely difficult to repair. There's no magic bullet. Take it to a real audio repair expert instead. Non-linear: all the time and nothing but.
8 track mono export question
by Rick Lavon 3 years ago
Hi- Apologies if this has been covered before. I have an 8 track mix I wish to export as 8 separate 1 channel mono files.But try as I might, any time I export it spits out 2 channel mono files (L&R) N
Re: 8 track mono export question
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
are you choosing Master mix on the export What format is the export Non-linear: all the time and nothing but.
Media Offline in Final Cut after sending to Soundtrack Audio File Project
by Zak Stoltz 3 years ago
This problem seems to be happening to me more and more lately when trying to roundtrip between FCP and STP 2. Basically, I'll send a clip from my FCP timeline to a Soundtrack Pro Audio File Project, d
Re: Media Offline in Final Cut after sending to Soundtrack Audio File Project
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
and you're talking audio, right, not video I have issues with the video reference file. I'll open an ongoing STP project and suddenly the video is "offline." well as it turns out, it's right where it'
roundtrip lost link
by Larry Watts 3 years ago
We edit on individual mac pros, but our data is on a media server . We are having trouble opening our project on the server macpro because audio files are missing. Anyone know why this is happening Th
Re: roundtrip lost link
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
You should be able to just call them. Non-linear: all the time and nothing but.
Embeding Subtitles w/out losing timecode
by Chris Guevarra 3 years ago
Hello Creative Cows, I would like to know what is the best way to embed subtitles onto a video clip while maintaining the clip's original timecode. In other words, what's the most proper way to mainta
Re: Embeding Subtitles w/out losing timecode
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
It's a number deal. It doesn't have to be the actual timecode, but it's a counter that you can set to whatever you want, the idea being that you could give it an offset. Now subtitles, that's another
mpeg4 NTSC to Pal
by Marc Cosgrave 3 years ago
Hi Trying to import some mpeg4 footage shot on a Sanyo exactiTH1 into fcp. I've used streamclip to convert it and it comes up 29.97 fps so obviously NTSC. What's the best way to convert this to PAL Th
Re: mpeg4 NTSC to Pal
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
do it on the outboard end in compressor. Or on the inboard end. Are you trying to edit MP4 in FCP What format did you convert it to Non-linear: all the time and nothing but.
using HD footage within NTSC
by drew ratliff 3 years ago
hey guys, I was wondering if there was a way to work with HD footage within NTSC settings on your sequence. I tried slaping in my HD footage into the NTSC sequence and scaling it up so I could animate
Re: using HD footage within NTSC
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
Do it in AE, Motion or Combustion, Smoke on Mac, etc. They're resolution independent. It's part of their value. Non-linear: all the time and nothing but.
making different versions of FCP Projects
by Peter Kuran 3 years ago
Here is a question: I have a project that I wanted to make a variation of, so I made a copy of the fcp file, renamed it, then modified it, cutting the project down for a shorter piece. Well, when I we
Re: making different versions of FCP Projects
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
get off my lawn! Non-linear: all the time and nothing but.
FCP to WMV
by ben traylor 3 years ago
How do you guys get video from FCP to a WMV Flip4mac isn't getting it done. The video is dark Thanks in advance. www.bentraylor.com
Re: FCP to WMV
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
I used to use Squeeze for this but it uses the VC1 codec and our streaming service was having some issues with that. The Flip4mac uses the WM9 codec and while older seemed to left our customers view t
printing to tape via firewire to Sony DVCam decks
by Larry Watts 3 years ago
It has been months and we cannot figure out why we cannot print to tape on 3 of our four dvcam decks. We can get deck control for capture but not print to tape. Our decks are the DSR11, DSR 20, DSR 45
Re: printing to tape via firewire to Sony DVCam decks
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
I know that some of those decks won't do controlled print to tape. It's the deck not FCP. they were that way on my discreet edit systems. I thought the 1800 might. Not sure on that one. Non-linear: al
Learing FCP Studio...What Mac should I buy?
by Matthew Thompson 3 years ago
Im an Avid Editor and Im ready to purchase a new Mac to learn FCP Studio. I am torn between a MacBook Pro 17" and an IMac 27" (quad-core). I have heard of alot of people tell me that if I am using my
Re: Learing FCP Studio...What Mac should I buy?
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
"professionally" means a lot of different things. In my world it means Mac Pros that can take external cards, multiple monitors, HDSDI i o and the VTRs that go with those formats. But a lot of people
File: MP3 output
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
mp3 file stupid mp3 exported from STP. No comments! I just grabbed sfx, and yes, I know it's hot. :) http: f1.creativecow.net 676 mp3-output
File: Creating Window Burned QT files
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
pdf file Step by Step instructions to create Quicktime files with a burned-in time code track, right on the video. This uses Final Cut in conjunction with Compressor. http: f1.creativecow.net 675 crea
For Chris Guevarra making QT window burns
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
Here you go, a step by step procedure
OK, where's my ProRes Proxy capture?
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
Here I am, all set to capture HDcam footage in the new ProRes Proxy so I can offline and then reload to finish, all in FCP7. So where's my capture setting for Proxy I have sequence settings for everyt
Re: OK, where's my ProRes Proxy capture?
by Robb Harriss 3 years ago
Thanks, that's what we suspected and we already downloaded the drivers. I am wont to install new drivers on a working system card. I am peeved that there's nothing in the Apple documentation that ment
More fun with Asian text
by Robb Harriss 7 years ago
Ok, I'm back to fun and games with Asian text. This time it's Mandarin Chinese. Apparently 2byte fonts will work in the text op. However, I never got this to work. Maybe the font I'm using (SimSum sen
Re: More fun with Asian text
by Timor Kardum 7 years ago
maybe a helpful tip to prevent more hassle: we always use illustrator for asian text. a good thing is to convert the text to outlines and then save. sometimes i even copy the outline text to flash and
making a cylinder
by Robb Harriss 8 years ago
Any way to take a layer (in this case text) and roll it into a vertical cylinder so it can be unrolled across the screen to reveal the text. Fairly simple in the old days with and ADO or the like. I c
Re: making a cylinder
by Robb Harriss 8 years ago
all I have is old copies of Boris Efx that came with edit 5 and 6
audio import issues
by Robb Harriss 8 years ago
Just can't seem to get audio to import easily. I only just now got a finally to finally come into C4 after giving up completely in C3. I had a slew of different formats and flavors but the only one I
Re: audio import issues
by Lee 'Rod' Roderick 8 years ago
Hi Robb- I'm on c4 W2K, and I'm using standard wav's 16 bit 44.1 (13 MB) on a project right now - no special flavoring. I never had any issues w c3. Gee, not a very helpful post. Where do you have the
Combustion Users of Minnesota Unite!
by Lee 'Rod' Roderick 8 years ago
Anyone want to have an informal meeting the week of June 13 in Minneapolis L"R"R http: www.runawaytraining.com 5 Cow Industrial Strength Learning
Re: Combustion Users of Minnesota Unite!
by Robb Harriss 8 years ago
that could happen
Registering an O/S version of Combustion. Possible?
by Matt French 8 years ago
I will check this out tomorrow with my school, but thought I might post here as people on the other side of the world might have some answers while I sleep. I am considering buying Combustion (full) f
Re: Registering an O/S version of Combustion. Possible?
by Robb Harriss 8 years ago
and you'll know where they live, when things go wrong
Things that go bump
by Robb Harriss 8 years ago
So all I was doing was some simple transform moves on these stills. But look at the final render and almost all of them have a "bump" in them. These were done in C3. Not normal for me since I'm usuall
Re: Things that go bump
by Robb Harriss 8 years ago
creating an email notification for the files.
Soft AI files
by Robb Harriss 8 years ago
Anyone have any idea why imported AI files should look soft when rendered I have some Logo text in custom fonts that are created first in Illustrator, then imported into C. They render out a lot "soft
Re: Soft AI files
by Robb Harriss 8 years ago
Yes, I'm scaling after the paint operator. I was under the impression that C would rescale the AI file like After Effects does. Any suggestions, other than trying to redraw the logo in combustion


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