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XDCAM 50mbps in FCP: image breakup
I imported an XDCAM clip from my RAID into my FCP project. Clips scrubs fine but when I play it the image breaks up. (fat pixelation) I need to lay this off to HDCAM tape or make an image sequence, but playback is unreliable for layoff and image sequences export with big gray lines through images. Anyone have any thoughts on what is causing my difficulties and know any work arounds? IF any additional info is needed I will respond promptly. Thank you.
Clip details
QT, 50Mbps, 1920*1080 (16×9), at 29.970 fps, MPEG Video (XDCAM) (Component) (Version 2) (BVOP)System details
FCP Version 7.0.2
Mac OSX Version 10.6.4
Processor 2.66 Ghz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Memory 8 GB 1066 MHz DDR3 -
4 Replies
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Sequence Preset Used:
1920*1080 HDTV 1080i (16*9) SQ Pixels
Field Dominance – Upper (odd)
Compressor – XDCAM HD422 1080i60 50MbpsThanks!
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Hi Greg,
i’m not sure about the fat pixelation but per the big gray blocks – that’s from an older version of our Calibrated{Q} XD Decode for OSX codec. The grey blocks are the DEMO MODE watermark – however the codec is not meant for computers with Final Cut Pro installed. To uninstall –
1. Close all applications
2. Delete the CalibratedXDCodec.component from the /Library/QuickTime folder (that’s the Library folder on your Main harddrive NOT the Library folder in your User Guide)
3. Restart your computer.On restart you should be able to export without the grey watermarks (as FCP would then be using the Apple XDCAM Codec that comes with FCP).
Also, as stated at the beginning – I’m not sure this would affect the fat pixelation during playback – as the only DEMO MODE limitation of our codec is showing the grey watermarks – and if you dont see the grey watermark – then that means that FCP is using the Apple XDCAM Codec for playback in FCP when you are seeing the pixelated footage.
Cheers,
GregCalibrated Software
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Have you tried loading/rendering with a different sequence preset?
I work with XDCam 422 50mbps footage often but always edit with a Prores timeline and never have any trouble.Colin McQuillan
Vancouver, B.C.“Live, love, laugh and be happy.”
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Thanks Greg. That fixed everything! As soon as I deleted the codec I was up and running, solid as ever.
Fat pixelation and gray lines are gone.
cheers,
Greg
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