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Digitizing Large (3 hour) Tapes
I’m in FCP5, digitizing 184 minute DVCam. I decided to do it as all one file (it’s continuous timecode) just for fun. It did just fine. The file is 39.4 gigs. I’ve double clicked on the file, it brings up the QT playback window, and all 3 hours are there.
However, when FCP dropped the clip in the bin, it’s 1:17 (one minute, 17 seconds). Dragging the 39gig file to the source window or the timeline, still results in 1:17.
This is the first time I’ve digitized something this long all in one file, and I really did it just to see if it could be done. Am I correct in assuming that since QT loads all 3 hours, that FCP ought to, too?
Your assistance is appreciated.
-Craig
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7 Replies
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Are there in and out points in the clip?
Kevin Monahan
Author – Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro
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Craig,
If it helps, we have had an eight hour clip in FCP without problems
Peter
Having a rest after working 6 weeks without a day off
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That does help…at least I know it’s possible.
Kevin, I’ll check for in and out points, but I’m virtually certain I don’t have any in the file…I would have had to open it and insert them, yes? I haven’t been able to open the whole 3-hour file anywhere but in QT yet, and I only watched portions of it in QT…didn’t set any points.
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In QT, I saved the 3-hour file as a reference movie, and when imported into FCP, the reference movie DOES access all 3 hours. The original QT file, when imported, doesn’t.
I just did another 2.5 hour tape, and it’s working fine om FCP, just as you’d expect it to.
Odd, no?
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When you get a chance, I’d recapture the problem file. Carefully assign and check the in and out points and batch capture it.
bogiesan
This is my standard sigfile so do not take it personally: “For crying out loud, read the freakin’ manual.”
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I’ve done that a few times myself and it worked without any issues. Haven’t tried it in version 5 though…
Mitch Ives
Insight Productions Corp.
mitch@insightproductions.com
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Peter, that’s seriously IMPRESSIVE!!!
Alan
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