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Print to video stopping
I have had some issues with FCP 4.5 Print to Video. Did a little searching on the web and resolved most issues, but… I am attempting a Print to Video of a 48-min. production. Twice, it has gone to black, both times approximately 18-20 into the process. The DSR-11 continues to record. What could be causing this? Posted yesterday to the Calf about my initial problems with PTV, no replies. I guess everybody’s at MacWorld. Trying the Cow this time. Thanks!
Power Mac G5 Dual 2.7 GHz
4 GB DDR SDRAM
2 x 400GB Serial ATA
Superdrive
Nvidia Geforce 6800 Ultra DDL
AJA Kona LS
OS X 10.4 Tiger
FCP HD 4.5
DVD Studio Pro 3.0.0
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There is a function in FCP that is often overlooked… and it can help with many audio and video “skipping”, “sticking” and “missing” problems.
You should “Mixdown” the Audio for playback before you dub out of FCP, or during the edit, if you have audio/video stuttering, drop-outs, sync-slippage, or freezes.
NOTE: Mixdown has even been demonstrated to help with slipping, skipping problems (or “missing” audio clips) for files being EXPORTED as QT (or similar) files out of FCP.
First, SELECT ALL of your audio tracks (highlight them) on the timeline, then:
Sequence Menu > Render Only > Mixdown.
You should see a dialog box telling you its rendering.
It might seem to make little sense that “Mixing down” even simple audio tracks will “fix” complex video “freezes” or random audio dropouts to tape or export, but it CAN.
NOTE: It does not matter of you only have one audio track, if there are random freezes during output, you should try the Mixdown.
AND… If you are still having problems with PtV, just don’t use it.
Make sure you have fully rendered everything at the best quality, hit “record” on your deck or camcorder and PLAY the timeline.
Quality is identical to PtV.
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