multiclip…or is my computer just slow

[Ron James]

Ben, is there any reason why you brought the clips in uncompressed? This has got to be the problem. However, I haven’t personally used uncompressed yet, so I’m not sure what to expect so far as multiclip performance. Are you able to recap those clips using regular DV25? Or are the tapes just too messed up to deal with?

Just for kicks, try doing some multiclip cutting the old fashioned way, by layering them in the timeline (scaling your four clips to 25% each and dragging one into each corner) and razoring them as you go. I’m curious to see if your performance would be any better.

Otherwise, I’d recommend starting a new thread so that someone with experience in uncompressed can help you out. Sorry I can’t help you out more! Maybe try the method above, until you get this sorted out, just so you don’t lose anymore time. Another idea…you could recompress the clips back to DV25?

[Ben The camera guy]

i re exported each of my video streams as ntsc dv instead of “use current settings” and boom, all is well…the problem was with using uncompressed clips, but from the looks of it there is no problems with the compressed ones…thanks again for your help!!! i uber appreciate it!!

~Ben The Camera Guy

[Ron James]

That’s great! I’m glad it’s finally working. Happy cutting!

[Curtis Anders]

I have the same exact problem. I just don’t know what to do. I see you found the answer. Could you PLEASE explain it to me!!! I’m a rookie!!!
What do you mean export the footage? I just import it into the software to work on it right? I’m clueless!

crtander@aol.com

[Ron James]

Hey Curtis,

Can you provide some details about what kind of footage (SD/HD, format, PAL/NTSC, etc) you’re using and what version FCP, etc?

[Bruno Fraga]

Hi all!

I have the same problem but my settings is:

Mac Pro 8core 2.8 / 10gb RAM / 1 HD 320GB for the system / 3 HD 1TB on RAID 0

Multiclip stream = 2 videos with HDV codec (1440×1080)
Sequence is HDV

Can anyone help me? It seems my settings is able to playback 2 HDV streams or more, I think.
Its rare but sometimes I play once the multiclip and its ok but if I stop and play again, the problem come back, stutter!

thanks