mpeg streamclip problem!

[Craig Seeman]

Do you have the ProRes encoder codec on your system? Basically do you have Final Cut Pro installed?

[Jon Ullon]

Ah, I sure don’t! I’m running final cut express… Lame, I know. Can’t afford fcp just yet. Any recimmendations then? I seem to be somewhat limited.

[Craig Seeman]

Use AIC (Apple Intermediate Codec). It’s not quite ProRes but it’ll work.

[Jon Ullon]

cool thanks!

[Jon Ullon]

What about settings within fce? It allows for 1080i60, 1080i50, and 720p30 I believe. I’m shooting full HD progressive. Is it going to hurt me to use 1080i?

[Brian Alexander]

Don’t convert your progressive file to 1080i!!! There’s enough processing equipment in displays to wreak havoc on your video.

Just so we’re clear, you are running this MPEG Streamclip on a Mac, right?

This is the ProRes codec you need: (Link removed by site admins. Do NOT every try this again, Brian, or your account will be terminated.)

Just unzip it and put it in your Macintosh HD -> Library -> Quicktime folder.

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Brian Alexander
Sr Video Engineer
Freeman AVS

[Daniel Low]

It’s illegal to distribute the Prores encoder. The decoder if freely available from Apple. Do you make a habit of pirating software?

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[Jon Ullon]

Yeah I’m running it on a Mac. Ok good to know. I’m actually going to be upgrading my entire system very soon and none of this will be an issue any longer. Thanks though.

[Brian Alexander]

I had no idea this was illegal in any form! I do not pirate software. I adhere to strict licensing guidelines but was misinformed about the ProRes Encoder.

I’ve removed this download and deeply apologize for the mistake.

Can you please point me towards the ProRes licensing information, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.

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Brian Alexander
Sr Video Engineer
Freeman AVS

[Brian Alexander]

I have systems that encode ProRes that do not have FCP installed. After a bad night of sleep and sweating the legal ramifications of making a bad move, I have finally figured out what is going on…

Please note admins, I was not “trying” anything. This was an honest mistake.

We have 12 FCP seats in house and even more production computers that are tasked with playing and transcoding video with QT Pro. These production machines have always been able to produce ProRes video. After scouring the internet for ProRes legal info, I realized what was happening. These production machines are part of our render farm. There all loaded with Qmaster (no license needed) which installs the ProRes encoder!

So yes, the ProRes encoder comes with FCP. It does not come with FCP express or any other other retail product (as far as I know).

Again, my apologies to the board. I’m still looking for the ProRes encoder ULAs. If anyone has a link please post it. I’ll be sure to pass this info along to others in our market.

Thanks.