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optimnal file size for jpeg graphics
I want to know what optimal size for jpeg graphics I would import into FCP 6.0. My purpose for these stills to use motion on an xyz axis (meaning I sometimes would want to zoom in on the graphic)….
LR
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What format are you working in? If you’re going to do motion control animation on the image then usually two or three times yor format resolution is ample?
All the best,
Tom
Class on Demand DVDs “Complete Training for FCP6,” “Basic Training for FCS2” and “Final Cut Express Made Easy”
Author: “Final Cut Pro 5 Editing Essentials” and “Final Cut Express 3.5 HD Editing Workshop” -
By what format am I using, Tom, do you mean what graphic format. Currently I’m using jpeg. I can use any format that works well. As far as the resolution, you write “then usually two or three times yor format resolution is ample? ” So this means on a project for example where I am working with DVCAM images, I need to determine the resolution of a single frame and then make sure my still are 2 or 3 times the resolution of that? I can probably figure out how to determine the resolution of a still frame from a dvcam image on my timeline, but if you have a shortcut, that would be appreciated.
LR
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The format is DV. That’s 720×480 in North America. You want your image to be two or three times that size. You do not want to do this in Final Cut. You need to make the images to the correct size prior to bringing it into FCP.
All the best,
Tom
Class on Demand DVDs “Complete Training for FCP6,” “Basic Training for FCS2” and “Final Cut Express Made Easy”
Author: “Final Cut Pro 5 Editing Essentials” and “Final Cut Express 3.5 HD Editing Workshop” -
Thanks, Tom, for the advice. Looks like resolution needs to be at least 300 for DVCAM in FCP motion.
LR
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