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Having a bad time importing HDV file into Final Cut Pro
When I try to import this damn Quicktime HDV file FCP tells me that it doesn’t recognise the file type.
My A/V settings are:
Seq preset: HDV – 1080i60
Capture preset HDV – Apple Intermediate Codec
Video Playback Blackmagic HDTV 1080i 29.97 – 8 bit (1920 x 1080)When I captured the material it was visible in the capture window amd looked perfectly normal.
I just can’t seem to get it to make a sequence – FCP gives me this nasty little message about “unknown file type”
Any ideas from the boffins out there while I tear my hair out and contemplate entering a monastery.
All the best,
Harry
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15 Replies
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We need a little more infromation to help you. What version of Quicktime, OS, FCP? Was this file given to you are you trying to digitize it? What type of deck? Did you use an easy setup?
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I am using FCP 5.0.4. Mac OSX.4.4 Dual 2 gig G5 with 2 gigs Ram and the latest Quicktime that software update gave me.
I have already digitised the file via firewire from the Canon XL H1. I was able to see the image during capture on the capture screen. I captured it twice. The file is about 7.2 megs and I’m guessing that the shot lasts about one minute. So I’m assuming that I did manage to actually get it into the computer.
I did use an easy setup, but I think I had to adapt it to use Apple Intermediaye Codec for HDV, which I thought we were supposed to do, no?
Perhaps I should not be using Apple Internediate codec to digitise? Maybe I should use the other HDV one?
I’ll try that.
But please let me know any further thoughts, and my thanks for your prompt response to my post.
Best
Harry
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OK, so I just captured with the plain “HDV” capture setting. I assume that’s what is meant by “native”?
Now I am able to drag the QT file into the timeline, but I get a red render bar, and FCP apparently doesn’t want to render it when I tell it to.
Wierd, huh. Or me being stupid is more likely.
By the way, I can hear the sound just fine.
Help!
Harry
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Check your clip settings, then create a NEW sequence with the exact same settings and you should be able to drag it right to the timeline without the need to render.
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Check your clip settings, then create a NEW sequence with the exact same settings and you should be able to drag it right to the timeline without the need to render.
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Right. You don’t want to use the Apple Intermediate Codec unless you’re using iMovie or FCE. Once you get your Sequence settings correctly set with a new sequence, you should be cool.
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Ooops sorry about the double post!
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ok Guys.
In my A/V settings I have:
Summary:
Sequence preset: HDV – 1080i60
Capture preset: HDV
Video Playback:
Blackmagic HDTV 1080i 29.97Hz – 8 bit (1920×1080)Sequence presets:
HDV – 1080i60
Capture presets:
HDV
Video playback:
Blackmagic HDTV 1080i 29.97Hz – 8 bit (1920×1080)
Can either of you spot a mistake here?
Best,
in increasing desperation,
Harry
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[Harry] “Blackmagic HDTV 1080i 29.97Hz – 8 bit (1920×1080)”
Isn’t HDV 1440×1080?
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I don’t know. There’s nothing in the Blackmagic menu to give me 1440×1080.
Does anyone else know?
Hopelessly slashing wrists —
Harry
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