Nick Toth
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Very nice!
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Your mask works fine for me in 10.0.1. I wonder what the difference is?? Thanks!
NT
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I thought I had yours Alex but it appears I don’t. I’ll give it a try when I get back to work. Thanks
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You don’t even have to empty the trash. I just updated my Mac Pro and it worked putting FCP X 10.0 in the trash and not emptying it. I tried this just to be safe. FWIW
NT
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I have seen “repair permissions” fix wonky menus in the past. Might be worth a try.
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File>Delete Project Render Files is your friend. Similar to Render Manager in previous versions.
NT
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Previous versions of FCP didn’t like MP3’s or non-48k audio either.
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Are you working in the event library or the project?
In the event library I would use “clip view” and make sure waveforms are turned on. Adjust the slider on the lower right side of the window to suit. By adjusting the slider you define the length in time each thumbnail represents (from All down to 1/2 second). Around 30 seconds should work but try each to see what works for you. Use the skimmer so you can hear the audio while scrubbing. Mark your in and out and make it a favorite (F key).
If you are working in the project (sequence) change the “clip appearance” to audio waveform only in the pop-up on the lower right of the window. Use the skimmer so you can hear while scrubbing.
I find FCP X easier to work with than FCP 7 in this respect especially when working with long clips. Hope this helps!
Quick Tip – I hated the skimmer until I learned to turn it on only when I needed it and off otherwise. Just hit the “S” key. It is a little funky sometimes with regard to the skimmer not detaching from the playhead or sticking in place. I have reported that to Apple so hopefully they will make that work the way it should. It’s not a major problem but something to be aware of. I can usually get it to straighten out by deselecting any clips selected in the event library and/or in the project.
NT
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I recently moved my FCP X Projects and Events from an internal drive on my Mac Pro to and external RAID with a Finder copy. I put the Projects and Events on the internal drive into a folder titled “Old FCP X”. When I started up FCP X it referenced the Projects and Events on the RAID with no issues. I don’t know if the copying speed is faster doing it through FCP X or the Finder but Finder copies have always worked fine for me. I get a better feel for where stuff is looking at it in the Finder.
I also recently purchased Event Manager X from Intelligent Assistance and it’s well worth the $5 for organizing the Event and Project Libraries in FCP X. I am not affiliated with Intelligent Assistance.
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Thanks Brendan. I agree it would be nice to have an organized storage area for all the effects you guys have been building. Especially important to maintain current with updates too. You guys have all done some great and very useful work!