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performance issues
Hi, i recently started to use Final Cut 4 to edit and post some clips on Youtube.
I’m using a Mac G5 dual 2ghz with the only addition of 3gb of ram to the standard issue, i know that it’s old but served me fine until now…
My issue is that when i try to export a file, let’s say 1-2 min clip takes at least 1 hour!
When i use other software to just compress a full length movie takes 20min, see the huge difference?
I appreciate for the help.
Thanks
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3 Replies
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Do you export using “Current Settings” ?
What are your sequence settings?Chris Tompkins
Video Atlanta LLC -
Hi! well, i’m just editing video from my iphone 4 at 720p adding some PiP and color correction to make a Vlog.
If i try to export using quick time movie, takes 30min and 500mb file, when i use the other setting i use mpeg-4 and then H.264 and keep the same 720p (because are the only formats i got a bit of knowledge of) takes at least 1h and with crappy results.
To me..i don’t mind the video codec as far as it’s good and below 50mb/1min.Thanks
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Video files from iPhone are h.264 and h.264 is NOT an editing codec.
You need to convert to a proper editing codec before bringing the files into FCP.
**Hindsight is always 1080p**
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