| | |
|  | exporting quicktime from Avid Adrenalineby alan 6 years agoFirst time trying to do this. I tried exporting a sequence as a Quicktime file from Avid Adrenaline, then imported Quicktime file to use in Final Cut. thought it would be simple. Not so. Movie wouldn' | Re: exporting quicktime from Avid Adrenaline
by John Pale 6 years ago
Download the latest Avid Codec here... http: www.avid.com onlineSupport browse.asp productID=0&topicID=404&browse= The Meridien codecs are quite old. BUT do not try to use this file within FCP. It won
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| | compressing native XD Cam HD to SD?by alan 6 years agoCan anybody clue me in on the right export method of exporting a native XD Cam sequence of 1440 X 1080 24P to a standard def 4:3 Quicktime file with letter box Do I use Export using Quicktime Conversi | Re: compressing native XD Cam HD to SD?
by alan 6 years ago
Sorry, don't have the deck. The client shot the footage and gave it to me as files to edit. I will have to do both a DVD and exported Quicktimes. I'm most perplexed about the letter box thing most of
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| | still struggling with Sony XD Cam workflow issueby alan 6 years agoI would like to hear from somebody who shoots with the Sony XD Cam and also has a Kona LHe card with FCP. I'm experiencing some post issues (strobing dissolves) and I want to double check the proper w | |
| | |
| | |
| | LCD monitor what do you prefer?by alan 6 years agoThought I'd get some opinions on what brands of LCD monitors people prefer for the money. I'm using a Kona LHe card with an SDI out that I want to connect to a LCD. Something fairly big for a client m | |
| | |
| | |
|  | Dumb question of the dayby Tom Matthies 6 years agoHere's something I've always wondered about... I do a half hour bi-monthly medical show for a client. The show consists of a three camera switched show recorded directly to hard drive and imported int | |
| | |
| | |
| | dissolve problem in 24P sequenceby alan 6 years agoWhat's the secret to getting smooth dissolves when working in a 24P timeline. I'm working with XD Cam footage with a preset that is 1080p24 (35Mbs s VBR) to match the footage shot. One thing to know. | Re: dissolve problem in 24P sequence
by alan 6 years ago
Hmm. I think you're on to something. The slug generated is lower field and my timeline is 24P. Yet when I took away the slug and just added a dissolve up, I still get the stutters
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| | getting stuttered dissolves in 24P sequenceby alan 6 years agoI'm editing XD Cam footage shot at 24p (35 Mb s VBR). In order to see payback on my NTSC monitor, I have to change video playback to AJA Kona 1080i 29.97. The images are great, but the dissolves I hav | Re: getting stuttered dissolves in 24P sequence
by alan 6 years ago
I tried it and it's still stutters. I even downloaded the latest drivers for 24p workflow and tried using a 24p video playback setting in Final Cut. tried different 1080 i and p setting on the Kona an
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| | downconverting 720p HD to standard def???by alan 7 years agoI work in uncompressed 720p 59.94 HD in final cut and for the life of me can't figure out a straight forward process of downconverting an edited sequence to 720 486 - 29.97 interlaced standard def. I | Re: downconverting 720p HD to standard def???
by alan 7 years ago
that's what I've been doing but I thought there must be a way to convert and crop through compressor to keep it digital. I thought I saw someone demonstrate it at NAB but I can't figre it out. As for
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| | |
| | shoot for fast motion effect?by alan 7 years agoI would like to shoot a scene showing it in fast motion and with that ghosting, blur effect of the subjects in motion. Any tips on the proper frame rate and shutter speed to use I edit in FCP. Thanks! | Re: shoot for fast motion effect?
by Tony Salgado 7 years ago
With Varicam Shoot at 1 FPS with shutter off this will give you the most blur and later in FCP reverse the additional frames will result in the fast motion. You will need to access a hidden menu to a
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| | need a good LCD filed monitor mountby alan 7 years agoCan anyone suggest a good articulating arm field monitor mount for my Panasonic HD 9' LCD monitor. There must be many options, so I would be interested in hearing your opinions. Thanks  | Re: need a good LCD filed monitor mount
by john sharaf 7 years ago
Alan, I've had good luck with a Linhoff still-photo tripod head. It centers the monitor up over the handle and allows sufficient pan and tilt to place it just where you want. They're available from th
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| | music video for enhanced music CDby alan 7 years agoCan someone please recommend a format tha I shoud use to compress a music video about 1:44 in length that needs to be delivered to a CD duplication house. The video will be included on a music CD and | |
| | |
| | |
| | P+S Technik Pro 35 basics?by alan 7 years agoI have a client who wants to rent our Varicam and use a Technik pro 35 with primes. I've never outfitted our camera or used the pro 35 with primes, so any advice from you pros out there will help get | |
| | |
| | |
| | uncompressed HD workflow questionby alan 7 years agoMy work in FCP is typically 720p uncompressed 59.94 HD. I use the present "HDTV 720p" which I assume is correct, then I import the project into FCP much like I would with LiveType. Everything looks fi | Re: uncompressed HD workflow question
by alan 7 years ago
Noah, what about the issue of the motion default at 29.97 when my FCP timeline is at 59.94. Is there any issue Like I said, my current projects appear to look ok, but I'm sure it has something to do w
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| | archiving motionby alan 7 years agoI've just completed some spots that use a lot of motion elements and I'm about to use media manager in FCP to archive. Is there anything I should be aware of when using media manager in FCP with regar | Re: archiving motion
by alan 7 years ago
Thanks Noah. I went ahead and did a test. The original motion project file was duplicated and placed into the media bin generated by FCP. BUT, any media used seperately in the motion project was not d
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| | create a water drop effect?by alan 8 years agoWorking on a beer spot. Want to show video images as if inside a bottle. Over this, I would like to roll a bead of water (effect)down through the frame with the video image underneath distorted as if  | Re: create a water drop effect?
by mark harvey 8 years ago
You could also try making the water bead in photoshop, then using the displacment filter and using the luminance values of the water to create the displacment. You will then want to re-composite the w
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| | what's the right frame rate for me?by alan 8 years agoI work in FCP at a sequence frame rate of 59.94 when using my native Varicam HD footage. Most of my work is down converted to 27.97 via my Kona 2 when I output to BetaSP. With that said, when working  | Re: what's the right frame rate for me?
by Jim Kanter 8 years ago
16-bit float space for HD work is preferred to 8-bit. You can work in 8-bit preview and then switch before rendering for output. Greater frame rates can create smoother motion, especially with fast ch
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| | How to export HD 16:9?by alan 8 years agoCan anybody give me the steps on how to export a Final Cut uncompressed HD project as an email-friendly mpeg4 file preserving the 16:9 aspect ratio. I can't figure out how to do this without getting t | |
| | |
| | |
| | best shutter for 24p film look?by alan 8 years agoLooking to shoot 24p. Client wants footage to look as close to film as possible. What's the best shutter speed to use, if any, to enhance film look and what menu set-up procedure do I go through to se | |
| | |
| | |
| | Kona real time analog HD downconvert?by alan 8 years agoCan anybody tell me if there is an AJA solution (much like Cinewave had) that will allow me to capture, edit and playback in 720p HD (varicam footage) and simultaneously playback realtime down-convert | |
| | |
| | |
| | basic setup adviceby alan 8 years agoOur varicam is showing some artifacting in the image (a very fine "snow" I guess you would call it), particularly in the dark areas. All I want is a good film look to everything I shoot. We originally | Re: basic setup advice
by alan 8 years ago
John, Do you think that Panasonic will or has addressed this "noise" issue with a software update By the way, I had the camera set to video mode not film, so I think I'll get better results right away
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| | session won't close!by alan 8 years agoLately, when a burn a DVD, the session just doesn't seem to finish properly, meaning, it goes throught most of the burning process and when it gets to the "finishing" prompt , it hangs on this forever | |
| | |
