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FCP Render General Error — HELP!!
I am working with 1440 x 1080 HDV on a Mac Pro 2.66 with 2 gigs of ram.
I am working on a 15 minute video with a fair number of basic effects and graphics files.
Some of the clips are 29.97 and 23.98 clips all shot on same camera.
As I was about to complete the project, I ran repeatedly into a problem rendering which ended after 3 or 4% with a General Error message. I have searched many threads for advice and done the following:
Trashed preferences.
Purged Render files.
Changed destination of render files to a new drive.
Created new sequences and changed coded (now working with Apple Pro Res 422 HQ
Created a new project and timeline and copied files into it.
More details:
Frame Size 1440 x 1080 HD 16:9
I try to render small pieces and it processes about 30 to 40% then reverts to General Error message.
I have contacted and consulted all my regular colleagues without a solution.
Somebody help please
Edmond -
3 Replies
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Hi Edmond,
That sounds to a corrupt media file. Render by blocks in your time line until you can isolate which files are causing you problems.
Rafael -
Hi
Specifically look for clips that have non-standard frame rates. FCP is very sensitive about this – at the render stage.
Cinema Tools can be used to Conform a suspect clip’s frame rate to be correct, or it can be Exported into a new file with the appropriate frame rate. -
Thanks for the help Paul. It worked out well after your advice.
regards
Imran
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