[Shannon Bedford]

Interesting and strange.

So, I’m about to make a request from another animator.
What is the BEST format to ask for given that we are using FCP 6?

Cheers,

S Bedford, Western Australia
FCP 6.0.6, Mac OSX 10.6.6
2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-core Intel Xeon
6GM 800 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM

[Shannon Bedford]

.mov files.
Nope, they don’t even need rendering. I can’t see a problem which is why I thought the error message was strange.
Hmm, another reason to upgrade to 7. We’re almost sold.
Thanks

S Bedford, Western Australia
FCP 6.0.6, Mac OSX 10.6.6
2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-core Intel Xeon
6GM 800 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM

[Shannon Bedford]

No prob.

I’m finding compressor can’t handle more than a few clips at a time without crashing. Most I’ve been able to do is 30 but I’ve had it crash with only 10.

Is my workflow right?
Add file – select a bunch of files.
Select all – Target, new target with setting. Apple ProRes 422
Select all – Destination.
Submit

S Bedford, Western Australia
FCP 6.0.6, Mac OSX 10.6.6
2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-core Intel Xeon
6GM 800 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM

[Shannon Bedford]

Looking at the Pro Res 422 setting right now. Can’t see “LT”.
What does that refer to?

S Bedford, Western Australia
FCP 6.0.6, Mac OSX 10.6.6
2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-core Intel Xeon
6GM 800 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM

[Shannon Bedford]

No not for broadcast.
The client will be showing this in a presentation, probably on a HD screen or projector of some kind. I’m going to try to persuade him to put it onto media player, otherwise he will probably embed it into Powerpoint.
(Can you give me some advice on maximum frame size for powerpoint? I have always assumed it is best to give them the biggest file their laptop is able to run. Am I right to assume media player is best?)
It will also be going on the web and played on either DVD or Blue Ray in their front office reception.

You’ve been a big help. Fingers crossed I can start the conversion now and it will be ready and waiting for me in the morning.

Cheers,

S Bedford, Western Australia
FCP 6.0.6, Mac OSX 10.6.6
2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-core Intel Xeon
6GM 800 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM

[Shannon Bedford]

Thank you Shane for saving my arse in BIG RED LETTERS. Now for the stupider questions. .

Just how do I go about converting footage??
I have Compressor, the latest version of Episode, Cinema Tools – am I on the right track?

I’ll also need your advice on best settings to use.

Another quick response will be a life saver as I need to get this running now so it can chug away overnight.
Thanks

S Bedford, Western Australia
FCP 6.0.6, Mac OSX 10.6.6
2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-core Intel Xeon
6GM 800 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM

[Shannon Bedford]

Intriguing. I’ll give the demo a go.
On question though, do I need the Mac or Windows demo?
I’ll be exporting from my FCP suite which is a Mac but the transcribing will happen on Windows.
cheers

S Bedford, Western Australia

[Shannon Bedford]

Bourke, this is all new to me and probably not what I’m after. Is it some kind of automated transcribing software? I’ve never heard of such a thing. (but curious!)
Being a small operation we transcribe all interviews ourselves the old fashioned way.
cheersw

S Bedford, Western Australia

[Shannon Bedford]

Thanks Shane, that’s SO easy!

And thanks for the prompt reply.

S Bedford, Western Australia

[Shannon Bedford]

Thanks Thomas you’ve been a fantastic help so I will follow your advice to the letter.

I particularly like what you said about Snow Leopard bringing “new snowy goodness”, something you seem to have so much of in the UK at the moment, but something that would be quite a novelty over here -the forecast is for 38 degrees Celcius Christmas day.

Sending warm vibes your way.. merry Christmas!

S Bedford, Western Australia