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    Trying to use XDCAM EX clips with old FCP

    Posted by Matt Kohn on April 6, 2008 at 1:25 am

    This is realted to”No Image” viewing clips.

    I have a G5 running the latest FCP and I’m having no problems importing ex1 files.

    However, I am attempting to see if I use those imported ex1 files on final cut 5.1.4 running on a G4 powerbook.

    I can import the files without an error message and hear the audio perfectly. Still, there’s no image.

    Has anyone figured out a way to make this work?

    Even in Theory I know this would be slow and unadvised, but I’d like to think that I don’t have to purchase a new laptop.

    Thanks.

    Noah Kadner replied 18 years, 1 month ago 4 Members · 3 Replies
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  • Steve Connor

    April 6, 2008 at 12:44 pm

    EX clips only work on the latest FCP, no way around it I’m afraid.

    Steve Connor
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  • Craig Seeman

    April 6, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    FCP 6.0.2 specifically. That version includes the EX codec.

    BTW there’s no obvious EX1 codec to be copied to other systems either.

  • Noah Kadner

    April 12, 2008 at 5:11 am

    You wouldn’t have to purchase a new laptop, just install the latest version of FCP onto the Powerbook.

    -Noah

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