[Paul Coull]

Hi,

Try copying the tracking data from the footage layer to the mask layer.

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[Paul Coull]

Hi,

Do you have the link to show the problem file?

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[Paul Coull]

Hi,

It looks on first glance that someone has actually filmed the paint splatting on a background. Then depending on what software they have used, have made it into a matte. Not sure if there is some sort of setting, but maybe you could bring the footage into motion and mask it down the middle, then duplicate it and flip it.

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[Paul Coull]

Hi,

Have you thought about using ‘LiveType’ for your credits.

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[Paul Coull]

Hi,

When you uninstalled final cut did you also delete the preference files? That may cure it. Also try booting it up without the camera plugged via firewire. Then once the app is running try attaching it.

I’m not sure about exactly but I think the preference files are in ‘user/library/preference/Final Cut Pro User Data’.

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[Paul Coull]

Hi,

You need to follow what is called the ‘THREE POINT EDITING RULES’

Either set an in and out point on the tape to be mastered via the Edit to Tape window. Then Create an in point on the clip to be mastered.

Or vice versa, an in and out point on the clip to master and an in point on the tape via the Edit to Tape window.

Final Cut Pro automatically calculates the fourth point.

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[Paul Coull]

Glad to help

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[Paul Coull]

Hi,

You could try Compression Master by Popwire (mac software).

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[Paul Coull]

Hi,

Just double click on any of the filters (i.e. darken) and a window will open. At the bottom will be the options to fade video/audio at the start and end.

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[Paul Coull]

My mistake I thought you meant defragment a drive with video footage on. OOPS!

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