Playing QT Export from FCP on Macs without FCP installed

[Noah Kadner]

Export to ProRes. DVCPROHD is a licensed codec that only comes with FCP. It will not play on a PC nor an a Mac without FCP installed.

Noah

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[John Fishback]

You need the DVCPro HD codec that’s installed by FCP. Calibrated has this solution.
https://www.calibratedsoftware.com/QDVCProHD.asp

John

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[Tim Baker]

I believe it would also depend on whether you are exporting as a self contained movie or a reference movie. If you are exporting as a reference…it will always look for the FCP timeline to “reference” what should playback in the QT.

If I am not mistaken…I usually just export reference movies to drop into DSP and other programs so I dont have these huge, uncompressed video files to deal with on my hard drives.

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[Steve Day]

Hi Noah,

Thanks for the speedy reply. BTW I have your DVD on Color. Very useful!!

S.

[Steve Day]

Hi John,

Thanks for the link and info. Pricey solution especially for multiply machines.

I’m thinking now maybe its not such a good idea to be using DVCPRO HD as a Sequence Format preset.
Do you think I should use something like Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 960×720 25p 48KHz in FCP when shooting on the Panasonic 200 & 500 at 720p in PN Format..?

Thanks again for any advice,

Steve

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[Steve Day]

Hi Tim,

When exporting the RAW sequence I use Quicktime as a self-contained movie. I’m looking into a format / codec that Quicktime has as part of its standard installation. Maybe Apple Pro Res if its recommended.

Thanks again,

Steve

[Michael Sacci]

Don’t use (HQ) just standard ProRes will work. You will need to install the play only codec on each system, which is available for free for both Macs and PCs.

[Steve Day]

Hi Michael,

Many thanks for the reply and info!

Steve

[Noah Kadner]

I’d still edit in DVCPROHD- nothing gained by making everything ProRes in the cut. But if you need to share outputs with multiple non-FCP systems definitely export to ProRes.

Noah

Writing RED: The Ultimate Guide to Using the Revolutionary Camera!. Unlock the secrets of the DVX100, HVX200 and Apple Color.
Now featuring the Lens Adapter Guidebook, Sony EX1 Guidebook,
DVD Studio Pro and How to Light Interviews.
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[Steve Day]

Thanks again, Noah.
I’ll give this a go.
Steve