Neil Patience
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What about if instead of exporting an AC3 file from Compressor you exported an 5.1 AIFF file. This can then easily be imported into FCP and combined with a video file.
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Neil
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Hi Chris
This is actually something that comes up quite a lot and seems so simple that it cant be that hard right ? Unfortunately the combination of progressive footage, FCP to slo-mo and viewing on a computer monitor is a bit of a nightmare scenario for getting smooth slo-mo. I totally realise thats not going to help you much but might help for next time.
Do you have any other software ? AE for example or are you limited to what you have ? Progressive footage will always look poor when slo-mo is applied. This is why people tend to shoot at higher frame rates for slo-mo shots and then use Cinema tools to reconform as the results are totally smooth. As you have discovered regardless of the settings you use FCP pretty much does a poor job especially in progressive. I don’t think you are going to find a solution just using FCP alone.
The other problem you may well be experiencing is that viewing on a computer monitor is not ideal when it comes to slo-mo. (Its also the reason people think interlaced looks so poor) Computer graphics cards and screens do not display this type of video correctly. You need to get a monitoring solution to be able to make proper judgements. Where is your footage going to end up ? Web, TV, DVD ?
You say Avid is not a solution and I understand you cant just dash out and buy it to do a few slo-mo shots, but there is a fully functional 30 day trial. You could perhaps use that to create your slo-mo files and export them as ProRes QT’s. ?Sorry nothing real instant fix there maybe others have some “tricks” that can help.
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Neil
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I was in a similar position in that although I have DVD Studio as part of FCP7 I needed to make some BluRay discs.
I tried Toast 11 (I think) and had issue burning BluRay disks so ditched that, luckily I tried it out on a friends Mac so didn’t have to buy it.
So I ended up getting Adobe Encore. Sadly not a stand alone app but part of CS 5.5 in my case. It works in a similar way to DVDSP so its easy to pick up workflow wise and along with a simple Samsung portable BluRay burner have had no real issues.
Adobe Media Encoder, which is part of the same suite also works well and I have tended to use that over Compressor of late, (obviously have to for BluRay)I only tend to make fairly simple discs, usually no more than a couple of menus and a few choices of content at the most.
I know there are a few other stand alone app options so it might be worth posting in the DVD Authoring forum to get more specifics on that.
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Neil
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Hi Christine,
You would normally use cutaways or B roll or a 2nd camera to cover up the kind of edits that you mention. Without something to cover the edits you are going to have pretty unacceptable jump cuts.
You could try a dip to black instead of a dissolve but thats going to get just as annoying if it happens every few words.
You could also try zooming in on the picture so that there is a size change at the cut point. Be careful not to do this too much as the quality will suffer but you should find that you can get away with this depending on the format and quality of your source material.best wishes
Neil
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Hi Paul
This is something that has come up a few times recently, people wanting to instal FCP6 etc on Lion or ML.
Apparently it can be done.
I think this is the thread you need
(but if not have search for FCP6 on Lion/ML you should find more info.)https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/8/1169455#1169455
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Neil
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Hi Haik
As you have no doubt worked out supplying for broadcast means your file has to conform to the spec laid down by NBCU. While I have not supplied material to them (I am UK based) I have supplied programmes to many UK and some US broadcasters.
Other than the things you mention, Bars tone & slate you need to make sure that your video and audio levels are correct and within the limits they set in the spec.
You also have to make sure your pictures are the correct aspect ratio and that any captions or titles are in the relevant safe area. The start timecode must also be correct. (01:00:00:00)Those are the main points that will be picked up on immediately when you submit your file.
I noticed that one of the guys here has recently produced a free guide to commercial delivery.
I have not read it however he is a very experienced editor and I would guess that it contains some very useful info for you.https://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/344/16318
Probably a good place to start
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Neil
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Hi Ben
There is no real reason why ML should slow you down, there are quite a few here editing with FCP7 quite happily. A clean install is the best way to go so I was wondering which type of drives and what speed (RPM) are the ones you are trying to play the media from ?
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Neil
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Hi Eli
Avid 5.5 can read Avid 6 projects with the limitation that if you use a MC6 feature that is not in 5.5 this will not translate.
I found this thread where several people confirm this.
https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/45/883647
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Neil
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I dont think that Compressor 4 was a huge step up from 3.5.3. The interface was largely unchanged. The major change was integration with FCXP however the other thing that was added was HTTP Live encoding which gives you the ability to create a series of uploadable files for a range of desktop and mobile devices that can be uploaded in one hit to your server.
They also discontinued support for the defunct HD DVD format.But I think broadly thats abut it. No real gains in speed as its still a 32 bit app.
This lists the new features which just about amounts to what I mention above.
https://www.macworld.com/article/1161002/compressor4.html
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Neil
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Congratulations I am sure it will serve you well.
One thing that it is worth keeping handy is Digital Rebellion’s pref manager – it works with both FCP7 and X, Its free.
If things start going a bit whacky and a pref trash is called for this makes it very simple indeed.
https://www.digitalrebellion.com/prefman/
I am not sure if Perian causes any issues with newer OS/FCP – it is no longer supported or developed. I am not aware of specific problems but have heard a few people here recommending it is uninstalled. Perhaps someone else can clarify that one ( dont think its going to cause huge issues so dont worry)I would also do a permissions repair from time to time – this can weed out odd behaviours.
What type of media do you tend to work with ? What type of media drives are you thinking of getting ? Or are you going to use existing storage ?
How much RAM did you get – It is directly soldered on the Retina motherboard so you cant upgrade that. (which I think is a tad annoying)Enjoy your new machine and have a great Xmas
best wishes
Neil
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