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  • Newb Post Question: Transcoding in FCP X v. Compressor 4

    Posted by Stephanie Joan on April 24, 2012 at 4:01 am

    I’ve discovered the setting in Final Cut Pro X that will let you transcode files to ProRes on import. Are there any pros or cons transcoding directly in FCP X instead of using Compressor 4? What advantages would transcoding in one app have over the other? I’ve always used Compressor so my instinct is to stay with that, but I want to hear others’ thoughts on it.

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    Stephanie
    https://www.theculinarylife.com

    Jeff Greenberg replied 14 years, 4 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Jeff Greenberg

    May 1, 2012 at 2:22 am

    No real cons – it’s using compressor even if you haven’t purchased it. It’s a headless back end conversion. The disadvantage is your computer is working hard while you try and edit.

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    Jeff I. Greenberg
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