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FCP workflow and organization
Just wanted to ask the experts to validate this kind of workflow.
GIven a Mac Pro with the following:
– 1x750gb System/Apps disk
– 1x750gb “Projects” disk to contain projects, organized by client –> show (or project) –> Project
– 2x750gb disks in a RAID0 for Capture scratchI intend to do some studio captures via Blackmagic Intensity/HDMI to the RAID0, so I have it set as the scratch disk for the time being.
What I’d like to do MOST of the time is treat the RAID0 as a capture “inbox” so to speak. I could capture the footage to that under a project named “Project_capture”, then use media manager to shuffle off captured media to the “Projects” disk under the proper folder to create a brand new, self-contained project.
Only problem with this idea is that I’d also like the render files to come over with the project, so this idea rather falls apart at that point.
I guess what I’m trying to avoid is doing too much work in the System Settings area because this is a shared Mac Pro that users will often be working with on projects. But just about everything I can think of requires revisiting and tweaking these settings on new projects or opening projects, unfortunately.
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Jason,
I read and re-read your post several times trying to figure it out and trying to figure out why you were making such a huge hassle for yourself. The bottom line is, you really need to get Preference Manager from Digital Rebellion.
Preference Manager is free, and with it you can store several different sets of preferences, which you can name and restore and trash at will. Save one set of preferences with your desired drives, etc., and another set for everyone else. Then switch between them. There’s no reason to allow FCP to control you, control FCP and you’ll be much happier.
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor/Colorist
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY ™
A forum host of Creative COW’s Apple Final Cut Pro, Business & Marketing, Indie Film & Documentary, and Film History & Appreciations forums.
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Hi David!
Well, you’re right, I don’t want the hassle, but I want that kind of functionality to make it easier and portable.
After posting this thread last night I went and checked out Digital Rebellion and it gave me much more peace. I will tackle the actual implementation later in the week, but it does appear to get me closer to what I hope to achieve.
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That’s what I like to hear…
Post simply does have to mean lots of craziness, it’s why my trademark is “Post without the usual insanity.”
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor/Colorist
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY ™
A forum host of Creative COW’s Apple Final Cut Pro, Business & Marketing, Indie Film & Documentary, and Film History & Appreciations forums.
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