[Larry Andersen]

The screen you posted is NOT what I’m seeing. I do have the choice of codecs, but cannot change the output video size. As soon as choose QT, the window gets dumbed down, most of the controls gone.

So to make a simple H264 QT, I’m exporting a same as source quicktime (from a fully rendered sequence), which is somehow taking over an hour for a 3 minute video, which is completely insane. I’m then going to compressor to make what I really want. So I’m making client quicktimes at about the same speed as I did in ’98.

I’m doing this project to see if we might want to switch over from FCP and am HATING what I’ve found.

[Larry Andersen]

I simultaneously had feelers out with Facilis. They suggested moving the Media Cache database, or changing the facilis drives to be DAW compatible – very simply done. Neither worked just restarting PP, but after doing both, a computer re-boot solved the problem.

Thanks for your suggestions.

-Larry

[Larry Andersen]

Thanks Vince. Your reply reminded me that I forgot one critical detail. I’m on a Mac Pro, current OS.

-Larry

[Larry Andersen]

We are not on Snow Leopard, so I’d say that’s not it. I did remove freeze frames from my sequences. That did not help with the clip names, but now I can at least rename my sequences. I’ve also been able to successfully replace shots manually by putting in time codes with the correct clip – match frame now sends me to the correct clip, but shows it with the wrong name.

[Larry Andersen]

I’ve been on 7.01 since it came out. I was hoping to discover the that 7.01 IS the problem, because it definitely isn’t fixing it.

[Larry Andersen]

I’ve got it even worse. All of my sequences are changing their names. If i change one, they all change. All clip names also change if I change the sequence name. Match frames are generally not working either. Strangely, each clip DOES know its correct time code, reveal in Finder does work properly, and EDLs come out OK.

I’ve tried copying and pasting from project to project, no luck. Resaving project, no luck. And I’ve tried many other things but have no solution so far.

Anyone?
Larry

[Larry Andersen]

One more detail with the Pacifist solution. Toss Quicktime Player in the trash before installing. You only need to delete the application – don’t worry about prefs and whatnot. Also, very important, make very sure you unlock and then check the administrator box, or nothing good happens.

[Larry Andersen]

I got this from Macfixit.com. I did the simpler Pacifist solution successfully on 4 computers. It’s way better than doing a clean install. Good luck.

https://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20080124101508276

Thursday, January 24th

Reminder: Downgrading to QuickTime 7.3.x QuickTime 7.4 is causing so many serious problems for so many users (no video, only audio in movies, incompatibility with third-party applications, inability to playback some file formats) that many are choosing to downgrade to QuickTime 7.3.1 (as previously noted). This obviously eliminates any security fixes and other refinements brought about by the update, but generally restores normal functionality.

There are two methods for downgrading:

Archive and Install This is the method we recommended early on in our QuickTime 7.4 coverage; it’s the safest, but also more tedious. Here’s how to do it:
First, make a backup of your current Mac OS X installation with QuickTime 7.4 applied, problematic as it may be. If there is an issue along the way, your valuable data will be safely intact in its current form. Next, you’ll need to perform an Archive and Install process to remove all of the QuickTime update’s (and potentially problem-causing) components, and replace them with the components of the older release. Unfortunately, this means you will lose some system settings and some or all third-party system add-ons.

To begin the process, insert your Mac OS X CD or DVD. Restart your machine and hold down the “C” key to boot from the newly inserted disc. Follow the on-screen instructions, and after accepting the license agreement, click “Options.” Select “Archive and Install,” and check the “Preserve User and Network Settings” option if you’d like to do so.

After the installation process is complete, you will be left with an earlier Mac OS X system that (hopefully) does not suffer from the problems generated by QuickTime 7.4.

Next, download and install the latest version of your OS (Leopard [10.5.1], Tiger [10.4.11], or Panther [10.3.9]) from Apple’s download page. Finally, download and install QuickTime 7.3 from one of the following links:

QuickTime 7.3.1 for Leopard [10.5.1]
QuickTime 7.3.1 for Tiger [10.4.11]
QuickTime 7.3.1 for Panther [10.3.9]
Use Pacifist This method is easier, but can also potentially cause problems with system stability. Here’s the method:

If you don’t have it already, download Pacifist and install it.

Download the version of QuickTime 7.3.1 for your system:

QuickTime 7.3.1 for Leopard [10.5.1]
QuickTime 7.3.1 for Tiger [10.4.11]
QuickTime 7.3.1 for Panther [10.3.9]
Drag the QuickTime 7.3.1 package onto the Pacifist icon, or choose “Open Package” from the File menu in Pacifist and select the QuickTime pacakge.

With the package open, select its name (the top entry in Pacifist), click “Install” and follow the on-screen prompts, making sure the “Use Administrator Privileges” box is checked.