[Joe Somodi]

Hi Paul:

Thanks for the idea.

So, if I followed your instructions correctly, I tested by not capturing to the external HD, but just directing it onto my local HD? That is what I did, with the same results..a few minutes pass and then the capture encounters a TC issue.

Joe Somodi, Editor
Gryffen Productions
NYC

[Joe Somodi]

Thanks Chad. I’m capturing to an external HD, (Glyph, 1T, brand spankin’ new)…i thought i had set up FCP to ignore breaks in TC, but enlighten me again to make sure i have done it in the correct spot…and of course any other advice, since i’m feeling that i’m running low on possible solutions..thanks, joe

Joe Somodi, Editor
Gryffen Productions
NYC

[Joe Somodi]

It appears, upon further testing, that I’m dealing with timecode breaks, although when I look at the original footage, I don’t see any. So I suppose this is phantom timecode issues, but I haven’t experienced this before in recent projects.

The only factor that is different is the use of DVCAM tapes vs. mini dv tapes, but I can’t imagine that would make a difference?

Some enlightenment please…joe

Joe Somodi, Editor
Gryffen Productions
NYC

[Joe Somodi]

Mark: this makes total sense! Where would those render files be? Not that it makes a lot of difference, but when my HD was running low, I made space (12gigs) and it still echoed the same error message. That is why I am asking where…b/c maybe I am not looking in the right place. thanks so much, joe

Joe Somodi, Editor
Gryffen Productions
NYC

[Joe Somodi]

Thanks..i guess I might have done the export wrong! Sorry for the confusion. Peace out. JOE

Joe Somodi, Editor
Gryffen Productions
NYC

[Joe Somodi]

Well, I was told by the posthouse to export a QT (high quality) file so they could burn onto a DVD. So yes, it’s a QT Movie that is 4 gigs!…ah, i’m out of my league here, (i know) so I just need some workflow guidance to get me back on track…what are the best steps to exporting a 2.5hr project (with the best quality) to be burned onto a DVD. I’ve never had to use the compressor before either since I burn most of my projects straight to DVD or post them on the web.

Joe Somodi, Editor
Gryffen Productions
NYC

[Joe Somodi]

Thanks, never done this before…where can I find the steps to do this?

BTW, I”m not making the final DVD, the post house is, so I was just following their directions to make a QT file that they would burn onto a DVD…is this still the right path? Need to get this done ASAP.

Joe Somodi, Editor
Gryffen Productions
NYC

[Joe Somodi]

Just so I’m clear (and I wasn’t) I am trying to export to QT movie as the final to be burned onto a DVD. I get the points you make, thank you. Just so I’m clear, is a QT Ref Movie something different. This project goes to DVD after this step. ( I’m a short form editor and NEVER deal with large projects like this)

Joe Somodi, Editor
Gryffen Productions
NYC

[Joe Somodi]

As I temp workaround:
Am I in any danger to choose not to see the warning message for dropped frames when I am working (specifically in the multicam mode) so that I can continue to use the fast/on the fly feature (by selecting the various windows in the viewer) as the clip plays in the timeline?

Joe Somodi, Editor
Gryffen Productions
NYC

[Joe Somodi]

Jeff:
Thanks. I will give this a shot. I am assuming as I upgrade software, hardware needs it eventually too.
Joe

Joe Somodi, Editor
Gryffen Productions
NYC