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FCP 7 and Skype
I recorded a phone call on Skype and it’s an mov file. When I attempted to play it, render it, or export it from FCP 7 I got “General Error.” What do I need to do?
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Convert first to an editing codec like ProRes422.
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Convert the file?
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Yes, the file you are trying to import and edit. Convert that to ProRes 422.
Shane
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I used iSkysoft Video Converter, which will work if i want to pay $35 for the full version. Ecamm, which makes Call Recorder, suggests using Compressor. When I tried that I got “One or more jobs do not have a source media file assigned.”
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Did you drop your actual Media file onto the Browser of compressor?
Sascha
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That worked. Thank you. Of course I now realize I have no idea how to output something on Compressor.
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I was able to convert it to Apple TV. That played fine in Quicktime and VLC but when I imported it to FCP7 It was the wrong aspect ratio and the sound had Donal Duck quacking underneath the interview.
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You don’t wanna convert it to Apple TV in the first place, that is a highly compressed codec, not an editing codec.
Try a ProRes codec and on the Geometry Tab of the Inspector, make sure you have your frame size and pixel ratio set right.Greetings,
Sascha Engel
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There are a lot of settings, including a bunch for Quicktime and a bunch for advanced format conversions.
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What exact format is the source file? What is your plan with the converted file?
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