Comments on: Viva La Difference: mixing media formats with Final Cut Pro 6 http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/ "Everybody who cares for his art, seeks the essence of his own technique." -- Dziga Vertov (1922) Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:49:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Marco Pusceddu http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-224272 Marco Pusceddu Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:23:42 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/#comment-224272 David, let me ask a more specific question about mixing footage om FCP 6. How about mixing 1080i and 1080p? Have you ever tried? Thanks David, let me ask a more specific question about mixing footage om FCP 6.
How about mixing 1080i and 1080p?
Have you ever tried?

Thanks

]]> By: David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-223057 David Tames Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:05:20 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/#comment-223057 Richard, I would also post this kind of question (the more specific the better) on Creative Cow or DVinfo.net, but here are some of my suggestions: (1) when you say you are having "issues" can you describe them more specifically? (2) The simple thing is still, even though FCP can handle multiple media types on the timeline, you might not like what it does with different frame rate conversions. I like to use Episode Pro to convert media to the common format I'm using for a project, simplifies things and reduces render requirements, (3) Capture issues are usually (if it's not the camera and tape) related to the speed of disks, especially when FCP is the only application running. I capture DV and HDV with no problem to my MacBook Pro internal disk (and it's 5400RPM) as well as external disks (either FireWire 400, FireWire 800, or SATA via Sonnet Expressbus card). Dropped frames, if your disks are not full and running fast, then there's a possibility it might be the camera, have you tried capture on a different camera? and (4) for normal editing with Final Cut Pro you don't need more than 2G, and 4G is plenty. Good luck! Richard, I would also post this kind of question (the more specific the better) on Creative Cow or DVinfo.net, but here are some of my suggestions: (1) when you say you are having “issues” can you describe them more specifically? (2) The simple thing is still, even though FCP can handle multiple media types on the timeline, you might not like what it does with different frame rate conversions. I like to use Episode Pro to convert media to the common format I’m using for a project, simplifies things and reduces render requirements, (3) Capture issues are usually (if it’s not the camera and tape) related to the speed of disks, especially when FCP is the only application running. I capture DV and HDV with no problem to my MacBook Pro internal disk (and it’s 5400RPM) as well as external disks (either FireWire 400, FireWire 800, or SATA via Sonnet Expressbus card). Dropped frames, if your disks are not full and running fast, then there’s a possibility it might be the camera, have you tried capture on a different camera? and (4) for normal editing with Final Cut Pro you don’t need more than 2G, and 4G is plenty. Good luck!

]]> By: Richard todd http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-222878 Richard todd Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:41:10 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/#comment-222878 Hi David How are you? My dilemna is one shared by many which you seemed to have touched on in this article. I'm doing a pilot doco on people saving underwater creatures called Creature keepers. we are delivering in DVD Pro HD. The footage has been shot over 4 years and is a disaster of mixes including Dv pal (mini DV 4x3) Dv pal (mini DV 16x9) 1080 60i HDV (shot on a Sony HDR FX1) Stock footage on an external hard drive with a DVC Pro codec So of corse the FCP literature(I'm using version 6.0.5) would lead you to believe it will take all formats but there seems to be issues just trying to work with 60i and the DVD pro codec on the same time line. Anyway its a mind f...k currently and as it is conservation project that I'm doing on the cheap and would appreciate any help with a work thru you could supply. I'm trying to get my head around what sequnce setting I should be working in that will make the edit the easiest and then finally if I can get thru the edit phase how I should uprez to delivery without onlining. I'm also haveing some issues capturing the 60i vision out of the camera (Sony HDR FX1)by firewire and keep getting dropped frames which in some clips will capture but in some will give me an error message and will not capture at all. Here are my computer stats. I've been told memory is an issue and have ordered another 6GB which will go in tomorrow. OK David I look frwd to your reply and hopefully you may be able to get me out of this mess and one day I could repay the favor by pooring Margaret River Cabernet Sav down your throat. Cheers in advance. Hi David

How are you? My dilemna is one shared by many which you seemed to have touched on in this article. I’m doing a pilot doco on people saving underwater creatures called Creature keepers.
we are delivering in DVD Pro HD.
The footage has been shot over 4 years and is a disaster of mixes including
Dv pal (mini DV 4×3)
Dv pal (mini DV 16×9)
1080 60i HDV (shot on a Sony HDR FX1)
Stock footage on an external hard drive with a DVC Pro codec

So of corse the FCP literature(I’m using version 6.0.5) would lead you to believe it will take all formats but there seems to be issues just trying to work with 60i and the DVD pro codec on the same time line.

Anyway its a mind f…k currently and as it is conservation project that I’m doing on the cheap and would appreciate any help with a work thru you could supply.

I’m trying to get my head around what sequnce setting I should be working in that will make the edit the easiest and then finally if I can get thru the edit phase how I should uprez to delivery without onlining.

I’m also haveing some issues capturing the 60i vision out of the camera (Sony HDR FX1)by firewire and keep getting dropped frames which in some clips will capture but in some will give me an error message and will not capture at all.

Here are my computer stats. I’ve been told memory is an issue and have ordered another 6GB which will go in tomorrow.

OK David I look frwd to your reply and hopefully you may be able to get me out of this mess and one day I could repay the favor by pooring Margaret River Cabernet Sav down your throat. Cheers in advance.

]]> By: David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-205704 David Tames Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:35:13 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/#comment-205704 Rob, You can create simple DVDs with Apple's iDVD. For more flexibility, I personally use DVD Studio Pro. Importing photos and music into Final Cut Pro is very simple, and is covered in many tutorials, so I will not duplicate the efforts here. For example, you should check out Ken Stone's excellent <a href="http://www.kenstone.net" rel="nofollow">Final Cut Pro web site</a> where you will find lots of useful tutorials for doing all sorts of things with FInal Cut Pro and beyond. Good luck! Rob, You can create simple DVDs with Apple’s iDVD. For more flexibility, I personally use DVD Studio Pro. Importing photos and music into Final Cut Pro is very simple, and is covered in many tutorials, so I will not duplicate the efforts here. For example, you should check out Ken Stone’s excellent Final Cut Pro web site where you will find lots of useful tutorials for doing all sorts of things with FInal Cut Pro and beyond. Good luck!

]]> By: Rob Nagy http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-204908 Rob Nagy Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:15:49 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/#comment-204908 How do I burn a video clip to DVD in FCP 6.0? Where can I find easy steps to edit photos and music into a project in FCP 6.0? Thank You Rob How do I burn a video clip to DVD in FCP 6.0? Where can I find easy steps to edit photos and music into a project in FCP 6.0?
Thank You
Rob

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-109128 Christopher S. Penn Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:27:12 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/#comment-109128 Many thanks! Many thanks!

]]> By: david http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-109037 david Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:11:25 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/#comment-109037 Christopher, I think the best introduction to editing with Final Cut Pro (as far as books go) is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Editing-Techniques-Final-Cut-Pro/dp/0201734834" rel="nofollow">Editing Techniques with Final Cut Pro</a> by Michael Wohl. What I like about this book is not only does it introduce you to editing with Final Cut, but along the way it covers basic editing craft. For just knowing how to drive Final Cut is not enough. Michael Wohl presents the basic concepts and techniques that will help make your editing more successful. Christopher, I think the best introduction to editing with Final Cut Pro (as far as books go) is Editing Techniques with Final Cut Pro by Michael Wohl. What I like about this book is not only does it introduce you to editing with Final Cut, but along the way it covers basic editing craft. For just knowing how to drive Final Cut is not enough. Michael Wohl presents the basic concepts and techniques that will help make your editing more successful.

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-109036 Christopher S. Penn Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:57:12 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/#comment-109036 Quick newbie question - what books or resources would you recommend for someone who wants to graduate from iMovie 06/08 to Final Cut Pro? I'd like to learn how to use FCP to make/edit music videos, specifically! Thanks! Quick newbie question – what books or resources would you recommend for someone who wants to graduate from iMovie 06/08 to Final Cut Pro? I’d like to learn how to use FCP to make/edit music videos, specifically!

Thanks!

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