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how to edit 16bit TIFF image sequence in FCP
Dear all,
I have a number of 16 bit TIFF image sequence files (2048 x 1024 resolution) – some of them are RED footage, and others came directly from our f/x guy. We are going into a color correction session in a post house and we’ve been asked to provide a sequential 16 bit TIFF image sequence of the edited time line.
I need to do a cross dissolve b/w most of the clips I have. I have created image sequence QT movie (reference files) from the TIFF images. Though they play fine in QT player, when I try importing into FCP, I am met with a “general error”. I tried both dragging it into QT, as well as File –> Import.
I am wondering what can I do to get these clips into FCP in order to apply the cross dissolve transitions I need. Is this a problem relating to the 16bit nature of the TIFF files?
I tried exporting the TIFF image sequence standalone QT movie, and those imported fine. However, I have a feeling that the standalone movie conversion also decrease my bit depth from 16 to 8. (When I do my final TIFF output from FCP after dissolves / transitions had been applied, each TIFF file is now 8 MB instead of 12 MB, hence my suspicion that the bit depth is adjusted).
Are there any settings I am missing, or does FCP simply don’t support 16 bit image sequence reference file. As a test, I had also converted all my TIFF to jpg, and created jpeg image sequence reference file. These reference QT file can be successfully imported to FCP and I can edit them as if they are a clip.
If FCP is not able to handle these files, what are my other options? After Effects?
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you.
Michael—
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[Michael MK Siu] “I have a number of 16 bit TIFF image sequence files (2048 x 1024 resolution) – some of them are RED footage, “
Not 16bit, not from RED.
Second issue is that FCP does not support anything with a bit depth greater than the video standard of 10bits, and most of the processing is done in 8bit.
Tiffs are not supported in FCP as well as DPX files are- look into the DPX workflow tools at Gluetools.com
“If FCP is not able to handle these files, what are my other options? After Effects? “
yup.
gary adcock
Studio37
HD & Film Consultation
Post and Production Workflows
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[Michael MK Siu] ” tried exporting the TIFF image sequence standalone QT movie, and those imported fine. However, I have a feeling that the standalone movie conversion also decrease my bit depth from 16 to 8″
The only codec that allows 16b in a QT movie, is Microcosm (Digital Anarchy), they have a free version.
However, as Gary says, you can get only 10b from FC. For higher bit depth you need AE, Shake or similar.
rafael
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