[Neil Ryan]

That message can arise in a network environment with multiple edit suites, where projects are stored on a network location, and two suites have the same project open.

[Neil Ryan]

Video Is Not 72 Dots per Inch
There is a myth in video graphic design: Because some older computer displays used 72 pixels per inch, all video created on a computer must be at this resolution. This is not true or necessary. The dimensions of a video image are dependent only on the number of horizontal and vertical pixels used in the image. Pixel dimensions alone determine the resolution of a video image. You can easily test this yourself by creating two 720 x 480 images in a still graphics program, setting one image to a resolution of 300 dots per inch (dpi) and the other to 72 dpi. Import both images into Final Cut Pro and compare the two. They are absolutely identical. This is because video editing software does not use the dpi setting of a graphics image.

Even though the dpi setting for your graphics is irrelevant for working with video, keep in mind that many people may still adhere to a policy that graphics for video must be 72 dpi. To avoid confusion with other graphic designers, you can leave your video graphics at 72 dpi. Just know that there is nothing special about this setting.

From the FCP User Manual

[Neil Ryan]

That’s part of the problem Shane, that that Preset – ‘H.264 for Apple Devices’ – doesn’t allow you to change most of the parameters, including Frame Size.
Neil

[Neil Ryan]

I think it’s because some of the ‘earlier’ clips are linked to clips forward of your selection.
Try turning off ‘Linked Selection’ in the ‘Edit’ Menu. (I think that’s what will stop it.)

Neil.

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[Neil Ryan]

And makes sure your Timeline is NOT rendered before Export.

Neil.

[Neil Ryan]

Either re-rip it in a QuickTime format that FCP likes (such as ProRes) or use what you’ve got and set your SEQUENCE settings to match. (But that will depend on what format your current QuickTime is. Won’t work with Animation codec, for example.)

Neil.

[Neil Ryan]

Hi Mark,
What hardware legaliser did you get or do you recommend?

Neil.

[Neil Ryan]

Ah! Download the free demo, and the free plug in is in that…

[Neil Ryan]

Thanks for that Michael.
Seems the single plugin is no longer available. Seems it’s wrapped in the Suite.
Do you know of any other download points for that plugin? I’d love to try it.
Cheers.

[Neil Ryan]

I can recommend someone local if you want to outsource it and relieve yourself of any headaches.

Neil.