[Iain Mackinnon]

Many thanks. sorted David.

I used to spend my time wondering, now it’s all used up rendering.

[Iain Mackinnon]

Right, sorry guys.
When you look at the canvas you have an interior box, an exterior box and then full screen.
I logged footage shot in 16:9 and captured using DV PAL anamorphic.
when i bring it into the timeline, it’s a 4:3 screen.
sorry for confusion. need to know anything else?

I used to spend my time wondering, now it’s all used up rendering.

[Iain Mackinnon]

Livetype – Pulserate = sorted, kudos to the guys. (Again) and i’m amazed at how many responses i got just cos i said i needed to kill someone!

Cheers everyone.

I used to spend my time wondering, now it’s all used up rendering.

[Iain Mackinnon]

Oh, I don’t think I have Motion, (Unless it came with my FCP) Artbeats are looking for £199 for one clip (insane)
And i’m going to cry now.

I used to spend my time wondering, now it’s all used up rendering.

[Iain Mackinnon]

ok, i didn’t know what EKG was, and as i said, i’m using FCP not Vegas but thanks guys, i’ll get right on it, as for “Do your Homework” Cheeky!

I used to spend my time wondering, now it’s all used up rendering.

[Iain Mackinnon]

ok, pretend i’m 5.
What’s EKG?
I’m using a Powermac G5 with a samsung syncmaster monitor for playback.
currently using FCP 4HD.

I used to spend my time wondering, now it’s all used up rendering.

[Iain Mackinnon]

I also considered a laptop for my editing and as i was using a G5 i just phoned apple.
The dude recommended (as you’d expect) the most expensive thing going.
On Apple’s website if you haven’t seen it already is a builder feature that let’s you select what you want in your computer.
The only real bit of advice i would give is that when eslecting drives, speed (RPM) is REALLY REALLY important. I found to my horror after buying a 320Gb drive at 5400RPM that it is virtually useless for any type of Audio let alone Video editing.
I believe the minimum speed is 7200 and i know you can get 1500RPM for desktops these days but I believe the Solid state drives are the way to go for laptops, but can’t be sure. anyone?
Sorry can’t be of more help.

I used to spend my time wondering, now it’s all used up rendering.

[Iain Mackinnon]

you guys rock! seriously. I’ve had nothing but problems with this since i started and I’ll be honest, i’m something of a beginner with regards to video editing. (If truth be told i’m a guitarist to trade so what does that tell you?!)
But I watch other types of film, DV, video etc and keep saying, why can’t MINE look like that?

I heard somewhere that the film “28 days later” was shot using a Canon XLS DV camera. This is what i use and the footage is average at best.
Now surely this isn’t all due to post footage editing.
In order to get that crisp a picture it must have been foutered (Scottish word for messed) with for ages.
I just seem to be banging my head against a wall trying to get decent shots.
I’m not looking for much but i tell you what, i’ll upload a wee
video in a day or so and tell me what you think ok?

With regards to the Chroma Key, again just trying to key withot chopping someone’s fingers off whenever they move would be great.
I’ll check the de-interlace thing first and get back to you.
Cheers again guys!

I used to spend my time wondering, now it’s all used up rendering.

[Iain Mackinnon]

you guys rock! seriously. I’ve had nothing but problems with this since i started and I’ll be honest, i’m something of a beginner with regards to video editing. (If truth be told i’m a guitarist to trade so what does that tell you?!)
But I watch other types of film, DV, video etc and keep saying, why can’t MINE look like that?

I heard somewhere that the film “28 days later” was shot using a Canon XLS DV camera. This is what i use and the footage is average at best.
Now surely this isn’t all due to post footage editing.
In order to get that crisp a picture it must have been foutered (Scottish word for messed) with for ages.
I just seem to be banging my head against a wall trying to get decent shots.
I’m not looking for much but i tell you what, i’ll upload a wee
video in a day or so and tell me what you think ok?

With regards to the Chroma Key, again just trying to key withot chopping someone’s fingers off whenever they move would be great.
I’ll check the de-interlace thing first and get back to you.
Cheers again guys!

I used to spend my time wondering, now it’s all used up rendering.

[Iain Mackinnon]

Thanks, I’ll do it. Muchos Gracias and all that.

I used to spend my time wondering, now it’s all used up rendering.