• Apple Final Cut Pro Legacy

  timeline settings-mixed footage?

  Posted by Jeffrey Durkin on May 13, 2009 at 1:34 am

  Hey guys quick question.
  I am editing a documentary and have footage from different cameras, with diffrent codecs,
  and sizes. I am listing the specifics based on the amount of footage for each one:

  50% HDV, 1440×1080, 23.98fps compressor: HDV1080p24
  30% HDV, 1440×1080 29.97fps compressor: HDV1080i60
  10% Canon 5D, 1920×1080, 30 fps compressor: H.264
  10% 1440×1080, 23.98fps, compressor: Apple ProRes422

  What is the best setting for my timeline, and output? final destination SD DVD
  using DVD studio pro

  Thanks
  Jeff

  Rafael Amador replied 17 years, 3 months ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  Zane Barker

  May 13, 2009 at 2:55 am

  First things first, convert your footage from the 5D to something other then H.264. H.264 is NOT an editing codec.

  I recommend converting the H.264 files to ProRes, and then editing on a ProRes timeline. HDV works great on a ProRes timeline.

  You may however have issues with all your various frame rates (I count 3 different frame rates.

  There are no “technical solutions” to your “artistic problems”.
  Don’t let technology get in the way of your creativity!
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  Rafael Amador

  May 13, 2009 at 9:14 am

  And 60% of your footage is already 23.98.
  I think this would be the most logic solution.
  rafael

  http://www.nagavideo.com

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