[Todd Gillespie]

I’d start by applying the ‘Flicker Filter’ to the .psd

Eventhough FCP handles .psd files great, it can really tax the system, since FCP treats the files as an individual program. Just like ‘pre-comping’ If you are only using it for a credit roll, it seems like a lot of work for a simple move?
If it’s still giving you problems you need to flatten the .psd file. Create either a pict or tiff file instead of a .psd.

Good Luck,

Todd at UCSB
Television Production

[Todd Gillespie]

uhhh….I have the education versions for Mac and PC 6.5 and they both come with ALL the effects.
On the installer disk, there should be 4-6 additional folers. Some have the installers for the plug-ins.

Good Luck,

Todd at UCSB
Television Production

[Todd Gillespie]

If you are using AE, then this is the way I would do it.

Traditionally ‘Rotoscoping’ is using bezier lines to create masks/mattes (usually many different masks) the you animate over time-frame by frame. AE’s masking tools fall a little short to use it for Roto work.
Although I haven’t had a chance to see the improvements to version 7.

Good Luck,

Todd at UCSB
Television Production

[Todd Gillespie]

This would be the way I would do it.

https://forums.creativecow.net/cgi-bin/page_wrapper.cgi?forumid=21&page=https://www.creativecow.net/articles/oneil_bill/as_matte/index.html

Good Luck,

Todd at UCSB
Television Production

[Todd Gillespie]

Ah,
You want QuickTime movie, DV NTSC.

***NOTE*** This next section might be confusing.
I don’t use the DV NTSC for AE exports. I usually get artifacts and other little gliches. So, out of AE I will ‘make movie’ using QuickTime ‘Animation’. This way I get a high quality lossless file that I can use with other NLE, software, etc. BUT when you bring it into FCP it will need to be render before you can view it. And depending how you are using it in your program, it could need to be rendered with each edit. If it becomes a problem, then I will use FCP to create a ‘FCP Moive’ version of the AE file.

I’d try the DV NTSC first and see if it works for you.

Good Luck,

Todd at UCSB
Television Production

[Todd Gillespie]

Hello,

I’m not sure exactly what you are trying to do, but you can’t get FCP blur to ‘follow’ along with syllables. The closest you can come to this would be to create 2matching layers-the top one with the text & blur and the bottom with just the text. Then you would ‘wipe’ or ‘crop’ off the top ‘blur’ layer to reveal the bottom layer.

[Lezard] “Is there any way to make the range selector works by “syllabes”?”

No, sorry.
That’s why you paid a lot of money for those Kararoke DVDs! 😛

Good Luck,

Todd at UCSB
Television Production

[Todd Gillespie]

HI,
I would still export from FCP HD as a ‘final cut movie’ Then import that into AE, added your effect, then export back to FCP HD.

[Burns S] “My second question is how do I get a moive file to look good on the computer. I shot some footage on 720x 480 setting on my camera, it sort of looked fuzzy when I had the footage at full screen. I figured that is because my computer is a high resolution than a tv. Is that right?”
Yes, that’s right. Depending on the codec you use, it can make a difference on the quality and look.

Good Luck,

Todd at UCSB
Television Production

[Todd Gillespie]

I believe the only way to convert to Real on a Mac is through Discreet Cleaner.
https://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5562025&siteID=123112

Good Luck,

Todd at UCSB
Television Production

[Todd Gillespie]

In the interpret footage “main” there are some setting that can effects how AE handles your footage. There’s a 4×3 widescreen which will stretch footage. Check there. Also check your comp settings.

Good Luck,

Todd at UCSB
Television Production

[Todd Gillespie]

While you might be able to fake it (slightly) by duplicating layers and/or turning layers as the camera moves.
I don’t think you’ll be happy with the outcome. Invigorator is one of the best and easiest plug-ins to use for this. It comes bundled with the AE Pro.

Good Luck,

Todd at UCSB
Television Production