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best way to get h.264 clips into Final cut
So i just picked up a t1i which shoots stunning video under extremely specific conditions. that said, i do son enjoy trying to create said conditions but i am having the infamous h.264 final cut issues. i’ve read about several programs to get the clips into an editable format but I’m still a bit lost. What conversion would lose the least amount of resolution (from .mov) and what programs would to it. And why the f*%# would final cut have a hard time with a format quicktime loves. Geez. thanks
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[Brad Confer] “And why the f*%# would final cut have a hard time with a format quicktime loves. Geez. thanks”
Because it’s not an editing format, that’s why. It’s a highly compressed final delivery format for internet and bluray disc. It’s not in any way shape or form designed for editing.
Use Quicktime Pro to convert.
Use Compressor to convert.
There have been countless threads on this topic, just use the Search function and you’ll find lots of options beyond the two I’ve mentioned.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Biscardi Creative Media
HD and SD Production for Broadcast and Independent Productions.STOP STARING AND START GRADING WITH APPLE COLOR Apple Color Training DVD available now!
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thank you for your response to a now annoying question. I’ve read several threads and just couldn’t wrap my head around what was going on. I’ve always used dv up to this point so I had no idea what I was dealing with. Let me ask you this, why will log and transfer not recognize the files? Same problem? I’ve read posts from RED users that log and transfer is the way to go. RED also utilizes .h264 from what I can gather. I’ll give compressor a go. thanks
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[Brad Confer] “RED also utilizes .h264 from what I can gather.”
Sorry, not even close. Red uses a proprietary codec that was written just for Red. It has no relation to h.264. There’s more info at red.com and reduser.net.
Arnie
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I have no idea why L&T doesn’t see them. Just open up a Finder window and drag them into your project. You can edit with them. They are somewhat klunky to use in FCP though.
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[Brad Confer] “I’ve read posts from RED users that log and transfer is the way to go. RED also utilizes .h264 from what I can gather. I’ll give compressor a go. thanks “
What does RED have to do with your Canon camera? RED is a completely different animal altogether.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Biscardi Creative Media
HD and SD Production for Broadcast and Independent Productions.STOP STARING AND START GRADING WITH APPLE COLOR Apple Color Training DVD available now!
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