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Using vector stills in FCP
I’d like to do a zoom on a vector graphic map of the world. Is there a way to do this in FCP without having to rasterize the image? If not, then how do I import the image with sufficient quality that it can be substantially zoomed in on without pixelating?
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No vector support. So your best bet is to rasterize it in photoshop at FCP’s highest resolution, which I think is 3000×3000. Someone correct me if that’s changed or is wrong.
If you need more than that, that’s what After Effects is for. AE scales vector graphics. Or Motion. I’m not using motion much. I assume it scales vector graphics, but for the price it might not.
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Ampede has a $99 plug-in called “PDF Plugin” that allows for continuous rasterization inside of FCP.
“…There was a time when continuous rasterization was only available in high-priced compositors like Adobe After Effects. Now, Final Cut Pro editors can take full advantage of continuous rasterization without leaving Final Cut Pro by using Ampede’s inexpensive PDF plugin.
Ampede PDF is a fully-integrated Final Cut Pro plugin that renders vector content from Adobe Illustrator(1) and PDF files frame by frame, so the image is always sharp regardless of scale, movement, or rotation. Vector content can be seamlessly mixed with QuickTime content, and the geometrics are fully keyframeable using the standard Final Cut Pro interface you already know how to use….”
Hope that helps.
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That’s great! But they didn’t have to use the fcp keyframe interface. Ugh.
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