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problems converting to mpeg-2
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Hopefully someone with experience with this particular problem will chime in, but…
Your trouble shooting seems to have narrowed it down to the tape.
My next step would be to lay that clip back out to a fresh DV tape from the computer, and then re-import it. Try to compress the new clip. If it works, do the happy dance. If not…
I might export the file from FCP as an uncompressed file (10 bit if you’ve got the space, but the difference between 8 bit and 10 bit in this context is negligable.) This will create a large file, but you might then be able to compress that file to mpeg2.
File > Export > Quicktime Movie
Choose Uncompressed from drop down menu next to settings.
With the first option, you won’t lose quality as it is DV all the way, but the dub might rid you of whatever is causing your issue. With the second option, you will lose very little quality, probably none that you could perceive after the conversion to mpeg 2.
I know this is not a solution, but if you are desperate, it might get you over the hump.
Tom
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Rick,
Glad I to have helped and thank you for posting back.
Happy holidays.
Tom
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