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FCP/Motion workflow for standard DV
I’ve got a pretty simple project that will involve lots of roundtripping between FCP 7 and Motion 4, and I’m not sure what workflow to go with. It’s been a while since I’ve done this…
The project will be about half video (standard DV) and half motion graphics in Motion. Final delivery is for the web.
So my plan is at this moment:
– capture and edit in FCP using a DV sequence. (Anything I should do during the capture about interlacing?)
– create motion files with a DV size/setting, then export as…?Should I open the motion files in FCP as motion files, or should I export them to QT and then pull them into FCP as QT files? If so, what type/codec QT would you recommend?
And if I create art files in Photoshop, should I create them using the DV pixel aspect ration setting?
Thanks in advance for any advice offered (or link to a basic primer).
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“- capture and edit in FCP using a DV sequence. (Anything I should do during the capture about interlacing?) “
If you shot 60i on DV tape, then make sure that’s what you capture.
“- create motion files with a DV size/setting, then export as…?”
“Should I open the motion files in FCP as motion files, or should I export them to QT and then pull them into FCP as QT files? If so, what type/codec QT would you recommend?”
I would actually not export anything. Just drop the Motion project file right into your timeline. That is how you do round tripping, because you can easily open up that graphic from your FCP timeline, change it in Motion, save, and it will update automatically in your timeline.
Once your graphics are finalized, THEN export your graphics in the Animation codec.
“And if I create art files in Photoshop, should I create them using the DV pixel aspect ration setting? “
Yes.
Rob Grauert, Jr.
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Hi, I saw this post and I’d like your input on something.
I’m using Motion for the first time now and learning how to do zoom ins and pans on pictures, text, etc. Is there a certain setting I should be making sure that Motion has on when I do this so it comes out as the best quality pan/picture?
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Depending on your system specs, you will most likely be working in Motion at a lower quality. What I mean by that is you will work at the proper resolution (1920X1080, 1280X720, or 720X480), but you will tell Motion not to render everything at full quality. This ensures Motion doesn’t bog down while your working. To do this, go to the top right corner of you canvas and click on the button labeled “View.” Go down to ‘Render Quality’ and select “Normal.” If Motion is still a bit unresponsive, then choose “Draft.” Also uncheck “Motion Blur” for now.
When you’re ready to export, of course you are going to want the highest quality. Simply go to File > Export.
Export: Quicktime Movie
Use: Lossless + Alpha MovieClick on the button labeled “Options.” This brings up a dialog box that allows you to dictate the quality of your output.
Click on the Output Tab. Go down to Render Quality and choose Best. Also select Motion Blur (if you want motion blur).
Click OK. Click Export. Then you’re good to go.
Rob Grauert, Jr.
http://www.robgrauert.com
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Amazing. Thanks so much, this is a great help. I’ll be saving this post and referring to it when I forget. Later.
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