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working 2k in FCP
I am working on a feature film shot on 35mm. There are some simple opticals that I have to do, flops, reverses, reframes etc. I’d rather use FCP. I will scan this in at 2K and create cineon files.
I don’t have a video card of any kind. I can buy cineon/DPX pro to import cineon files to do the work and export the stuff back out and get it scanned to film.
Questions:
1. I heard that FCP works in 8bit, not 16, is the quality good enough?
2. I am working in FCP 5.1.4 (OS 10.4.10) do I need to upgrade to studio 2? -
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AFAIK, here’s the deal – you can work in:
-10 bit 4:2:2 Y’CbCr
-32 bit 4:4:4 Y’CbCr if you set it up right
-8 bit RGB 4:4:4I really wouldn’t recommend FCP as the tool to fix this stuff – After Effects would be better, and there are ways to properly set it up and do batch type processing on it.
Mike Curtis
HD For Indies – Hi Def Filmmaking & Post for Independent Filmmakers -
Probably right about working in After Effects.
“32 bit 4:4:4 Y’CbCr if you set it up right” Can you direct me to a post on how I would do that?
Thanks.
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I’m not aware of a post.
I consult for a living on matters such as these if you’d like me to walk you through it.
-mike
Mike Curtis
HD For Indies – Hi Def Filmmaking & Post for Independent Filmmakers -
You really should just use After Effects (or similar). FCP is such a shaky piece of software when dealing with advanced formats…. you’re setting yourself up for more problems than it’s probably worth.
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Thanks guys. I will hire an after effects person to do these. Are you in the LA area Mike?
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Nope, sorry, Austin, TX. But I could walk you through it over the phone.
Mike Curtis
HD For Indies – Hi Def Filmmaking & Post for Independent Filmmakers -
Thanks for the offer. I have a feeling that I better not open up that can of worms, and simply hire someone for a couple of days to work AE.
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