[Tom Daigon]

Its obviously a problem with Black Magic and not your computer. Contact them for a solution.

Tom Daigon
Avid DS / PrP / After Effects Editor
http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
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10.6.8
Nvidia Quadro 4000
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Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3

[Tom Daigon]

It is what it is. Alex’s solution is the best way to address it 😀
Want to change it. Send feature request here.
https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform
Tom Daigon
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http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.6.8
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3

[Tom Daigon]

Gee Eric, I guess you were right when you commented about a lack of tact 😀

Tom Daigon
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Mac Pro 3,1
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Kona 3

[Tom Daigon]

Yes sir. I will be hanging out at the very same place. See you there!

Tom Daigon
Avid DS / PrP / After Effects Editor
http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.6.8
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3

[Tom Daigon]

The last time I checked Cineform on the Mac was kind of broken when trying to export from PrP, AE or AME. I master to DNxHD these days since crApples Prores is beginning to fade in many professional circles. Blame FCP XXX.

Tom Daigon
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http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.6.8
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3

[Tom Daigon]

Hard disks have been known to crash 😀 Someday you may need to remove those files from your raid.Im just sharing with you the work flow that most all professional editors do. Its totally your choice whether to do it or not.

You want a master since its a lot faster to make an h.264 from your master then from your time line in most case. If your drives or system dies you could still get your client a copy. Your situation may vary enough from my experience in video production facilities to warrant not making a master, but I think its a very unwise thing to do.

Tom Daigon
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http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.6.8
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3

[Tom Daigon]

Well Eric, you caught me on a good day 😀

Tom Daigon
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http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.6.8
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3

[Tom Daigon]

Years of working at large and small video production facilities have taught me to ALWAYS create a master, whether on tape or now, a file.
If you are familiar with Murphy’s Law you will understand one good reason. The other is you can make quick copies for various uses from a master done at a high resolution. And if your system goes down you dont have to relie on project files to have access to the video.

Its the smart thing to do. 😀

Tom Daigon
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http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.6.8
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3

[Tom Daigon]

Im not familiar with the 5870, but the CUDA does help with certain specific functions.

https://blogs.adobe.com/premiereprotraining/2011/02/cuda-mercury-playback-engine-and-adobe-premiere-pro.html

Tom Daigon
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http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.6.8
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3

[Tom Daigon]

Ron, like Eric said. Its a REALLY good idea to create a master file (DNxHD is my new favorite alternative to Prores) then make a MPEG2 file from that for use in making your DVD. Its always nice to have that master files around when you need it.

Tom Daigon
Avid DS / PrP / After Effects Editor
http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.6.8
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3