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tiff sequence into SD anamophic
Although I requested a QT file, I was given a tiff sequence (1024 x 576) for a PAL SD project by the graphic designer. I loaded the files in FCP but the default duration was 10 seconds not one frame. With client hovering, I thought easier to import into Motion and then export a QT file.
Imported the tiffs into Motion but they were cut off at the edge (ie: not scaling to the SD anamorphic project that I had created). With client hovering I said I would fix the problem later. I prefer to work out what is happening with Motion as I would rather a single clip to grade. I am hoping that Motion can import 1024 x 576 and scale to anamorphic, rather than just cut the edges off. I have Photoshop and considered rescaling all the tiffs but I am sure there is an easier way.
I am sure one of the Motion/ FCP wise ones here could tell me what I set wrong while I look through the manual. Thanks
FCS2 (FCP 6.0.1 Motion 3)
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[Michael G] “I loaded the files in FCP but the default duration was 10 seconds not one frame.”
Just go into your preferences and change this to one frame, re-import to FCP. FCP should make it anamorphic.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
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YOu can change the default import time to one frame you know…
USER-PREFERENCES>EDITING….STILL/FREEZE DURATION. Change it to 1 frame.
Shane
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Thanks Walter. That worked but I remain curious about Motion which is not a program that I use often.
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Set up a new motion project at 25 fps, with a frame size of 1024X576, square pixels. Then import the tiff sequence. Set the output in Motion to PAL anamorphic, with whatever video settings you’d normally use.
Arnie
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Thanks Arnie. That did the trick. I was making the mistake of setting the Motion sequence to PAL SD anamorphic, not using a custom setup.
I was looking for a way to rescale the tiffs after import.
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Yes but then FCP takes an AGE to open as it has to check all 10,000 frames of the bitmap sequences. FCP is the only NLE I know that won’t import frame sequences.
The workaround is to use QTpro to convert to a QTmov – thereby doubling your disk usage.
Alan
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