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Getting more quality out of my video
Hi all,
I am a long time photographer but new to video and video editing. Although I am doing pretty well figuring out the ins and outs of FCP, I feel like I should be able to get higher quality video out of my projects.
I am shooting with a Canon XH-A1 in 1080i 24f, other than that all the settings are pretty much factory.
My project on FCP is HD format and using HDV-Apple Intermediate Codec 1080i60
Any tips or settings changes I can make for my projects to be higher quality?
Thanks so much!
Chad
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[Chad Miller] “My project on FCP is HD format and using HDV-Apple Intermediate Codec 1080i60 “
Why exactly are you using Apple Intermediate Codec? How did you decide to use that? AIC is a legacy codec, that was briefly used when FCP could not handle HDV in other ways. It’s certainly not the best codec.
What version of FCP are you using?
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I have no idea haha. I am actually using final cut express 4.0 right now but will be getting FCP this coming week.
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How are you monitoring the video?
John
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[Chad Miller] “I am actually using final cut express 4.0”
Thats why you are using Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC). FCE is extremely limited on the formats/codecs that it can use. AIC is the only HD codec that FCE can use.
[Chad Miller] “will be getting FCP this coming week”
Excellent move. Now you can start using ProRes which is a MUCH better editing codec.
There are no “technical solutions” to your “artistic problems”.
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Sure they’re aren’t technical solutions to artistic problems, but there are definitely settings to get the most out of your technology!
I purchased the newest version of FCS and I’ll probably be loading it either tonight or tomorrow when I have some time.
Very excited to see the difference.
Thanks for the responses guys I appreciate it. If you have any more technical tips for my setup let me know.
Chad
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Chad that is the quote that I use as my signature.
It was not directed toward your question. It is automatically added to any thing I post on here.
There are no “technical solutions” to your “artistic problems”.
Don’t let technology get in the way of your creativity! -
Haha no worries, I kinda figured but wasn’t sure.
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