Douglas Morse
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I’m not sure if this will help, but I just discovered a work around. Right click on a file in Premiere and ‘Reveal in Adobe Bridge’ You can then rename and batch rename all the files in that folder. I don’t know what happens to the metadata, but I think it remains intact.
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Also, playback prefers 100% rather than ‘fit’ to screen. It also prefers 75% or 50% rather than fit to screen. That said, you shouldn’t be seeing the problem’s you’re seeing.
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I would certainly get the larger video RAM as it helps tremendously with real time playback. I have installed my own SSD. It was amazing and worth it with a kit from OWC. I did it with a skilled friend. I don’t think you can do it with the current iMac — look at the last generation refurbished if you can find one.
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Don’t hold your breath for the Mac Pro (though it will eventually come). For many of us, the iMac is plenty powerful enough, though Final Cut X is not. However, the near impossible upgrade path of the new iMac (including RAM or harddrive) is atrocious.
I would stay away from Windows 8 because the new interface is terrible — or get an add on that makes it more like Windows 7. But as I watch what is happening with Apple, I wonder if my current iMac will be my last?
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Alas, a quick goole search shows that an iMac cannot be carried on. You could check it, but would need to purchase a serious case for it. Another option is to cut the cord with the Mac world and get something powerful for windows with Premiere Pro or Avid as it will be cheaper. Depends on how invested you are in the Mac world. You still have your older laptop to get old files and Mac projects. Since you are upgrading software and hardware anyway, now would be the time to consider it. CS 6 has a proper suite for DVDs, sound editing, effects, and powerful encoding and more which I find essential as my distribution model still relies heavily on physical media. Apple has moved away from that model and it’s been necessary to get the tools I need. You’d have to share more about your project and intended destination/goal for more advice I think.
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I think people often make the wrong choices for the wrong reasons. If, as you say, you spent four years in India gathering material for the project and the editing will likely take 2 years (realistically if you estimate 10 months) and include finishing, a few thousands on the proper equipment should happen immediately and is insignificant compared to the resources you’ve already put into the project.
Pro-res is a waste of time these days since the editing systems can handle the footage natively. And you’ll save on hard drive space, saving money and time. Is there a special reason you need a notebook? An iMac is more powerful and has an appropriate screen to handle your footage. You’ll get more done efficiently — especially when you add an inexpensive second monitor. A refurbished 27″ would be a great value. If you get a notebook (or iMac) and i7 is essential for multithreaded processing to handle effects, renders, and outputs.
Final Cut Pro 7 isn’t 64 bit and you’ll wait for renders. Premiere Pro has a modest learning curve and still has bugs — depending on your workflow — but is quite powerful. Final Cut Pro X also has it’s quirks, but I haven’t used it. There is I think still a free trial.
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Have you tried to trim/move the project with media manager? this could well work if it doesn’t crash while you’re doing it.
It sounds like you might have a corrupted piece of media. If you have sound effects or other footage from suspect sources or attributes that are vastly different than your project, take the elements off line (delete them from the project drive and put them on an external drive) Let us know what works
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Your iMacs are certainly up to snuff. If you use a lot of complex effects, you may not be able to realtime preview, but will either 1. Need to render first or 2. Use the decreased resolution playback option in premiere. Unless you’re shooting RED footage, you’ll be fine.
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Here’s a solution that worked for me. Create a new sequence with the settings you want. Copy the old sequence (command+A on Mac) and paste into the new sequence (command + v)
Also, you need to be very patient with the OMF export. It can seem to hang, then chug along again.
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I don’t think the current version is stable enough at this time. In theory it can handle longer form projects but it is exhibiting odd crashes in many cases. Also, do the research on your particular workflow as in 5.5 there were some odd quirks working with merged clips that forced me to re sync some footage.