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  1080i files in FCP7 …

  Posted by Colin Davidson on October 5, 2013 at 7:17 am

  Hello,

  On my 15GB Mac Pro, I have FCP 7.0.3. installed.

  I am shooting 1080i on a Sony Z7 camera and by using the HDMI output, am capturing images on an Atomos Ninja-2 field recorder (ProRes422).

  The output settings on the Z7 are as follows: output 1080i (interlaced) with a scan type of 25.

  The output image I see on the Z7 viewfinder and the Ninja-2 screen (especially when panning, tilting and zooming) is sharp and smooth and crystal clear. To double check that the Z7 output is good, I plugged it into a large screen TV (again, via the HDMI socket): 1080i 50HZ. The image on the TV screen is sharp and smooth – no matter the camera’s movement.

  With FCP open, I say ‘yes’ to the sequence settings matching the clip settings; 1080i, 25 frames and Upper field first.

  However, once the ProRes 422 files have been transferred into FCP, any camera movement gives the impression of a soft image, with edges becoming blurred on pans, tilts and zooms. Even with a static frame, any movement within looks somewhat juddery.

  Should the files be played around with before importing to FCP? Does anyone know a work-around for this problem?

  I would be most grateful.

  Colin

  Colin Davidson replied 12 years, 7 months ago 1 Member · 1 Reply
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  Colin Davidson

  October 14, 2013 at 7:37 am

  Really? No one has any ideas??

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