[Fernando Bobadilla]

I’m actually going to attempt to create a DVD of similar length, 120 minutes. I’m doing the same thing: compressor into DVD Studio Pro. Last time I “compressed” the video I’m working on, it would not play. Not even in the finder. And the compression time was like 4.5 hours.

I’ll try again and report back what happens – FCP 7 into compressor 3.5.3 into DVDSP 4.2.2.

[Fernando Bobadilla]

Looks like I’m gonna have to pull through this project dealing with the 4444 – thanks for the advice, I know what you’re talking about now..

I noticed that if I mount video tracks on top of each other, the tracks on top make the render bar yellow – and when I take them off, they become green and easy to use. I’m guessing that’s Final Cut’s way of saying, “alright that’s enough tracks before I play back slow without rendering”.

[Fernando Bobadilla]

When I hit “preferences” in the Log and Transfer plug in the Canon E1 source format is EOS Movie and the target format is 4444… I’m assuming that’s what i have to change to Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)?

[Fernando Bobadilla]

Ok – please explain the easiest way to convert the files to ProRes 422, because I’m lost now – I’m assuming I have to recompress by selection all of the media in the project box with media manager.

I thought I had it at that because the sequence compressor is set to that, but I knew to check the clips and they’re 4444 – I know you’re right, I’m just trying to follow as much as I can.

[Fernando Bobadilla]

So, I’m thinking of going out and buying a 800 Firewire drive… Now, I have to transfer all of the progress I’ve had – any idea of how to do this?

I only have one Firewire port on my comp.

[Fernando Bobadilla]

By natively, you mean change the sequence settings..?

I have the QuickTime Video Setting set to Apple ProRes 422 (and when I clicked on a clip in the sequence and hit “item properties>Format” it tells me Apple ProRes 4444 is the compressor.

Some of my clips turn yellow, but some are green which are A LOT easier to work with.

Someone told me I need a straight 800 Firewire connection, because I’m currently running 400 to 800.. but, i’ve edited music videos like this before and I’ve never had this rendering problem.

[Fernando Bobadilla]

I have a 400 to 800 cord.

Thanks Dave

[Fernando Bobadilla]

I don’t know what rendering in BG means.. My rendering bars are yellow before I render – every time I slightly move a clip, it creates this giant yellow render bar that i have to sit thru before editing again.. It’s very annoying..

As to: “Are you using a new codec? Have you tried trashing FCP permissions? Have you tried repairing permissions on system drive?”

I started the session in HDV compressor in the sequence – but then realized I had to use Apple ProRess 422 because of the footage from my DSLR I’m using.

I don’t know what FCP permissions are neither…

[Fernando Bobadilla]

Yeah! I clicked on the folders on the card (DCIM and MSC) and dragged them over into a folder that I named as the session…

It’s really bewildering, because I have a plugin specifically for my 60D which doesn’t recognize the files – the files come up transparent.

I’m wondering if this is why my rendering time is also coming up slow – I just imported directly from the card, and i’ll copy the “Capture Scratch” folder for a back up I guess.

[Fernando Bobadilla]

I tried importing my footage from a Canon using a HDV compressor, as the sequence setting. It wouldn’t let me edit; it was too sluggish – I switched the sequence compressor to Apple Pro Res 422 and now it works fine; the picture moves smoothly.

Am I compressing the media through the sequence pre set compressor/codec? or do I have re compress the footage for the editing to go faster?

Since we’re speaking about codecs, I’m chiming in for info.

Thank anyone,

F