Re: Massive quality loss on import - Due Friday

[ed sully] "...when i reimport it back into FCP the quality is destroyed...."

I can think of several things that could apply to the term "destroyed quality":
• Improper video levels
• Soft-looking video
• Grainy-looking video
• Video that looks like it's stuttering
• Heavily aliased video, giving it a stairsteppy look

Perhaps you could tell us what YOU mean by the term "the quality is destroyed", hmmmmm? Plus: it would also be VERY helpful in the diagnostic process to know exactly what your workflow is.

Without knowing this VERY BASIC information, all you're going to get are responses based on crystal ball gazing or shots in the dark, as you have already seen.

If you haven't already done so, I would also recommend that you ask about the Apple's ProRes HQ on the COW's FCP forum. I seem to recall that ProRes HQ isn't one of Apple's best efforts. Be prepared to give information about your type of Mac (or Macs, if that's the case), your video capture card, the OS version, your FCP version and your storage.

Dave LaRonde
Sr. Promotion Producer
KCRG-TV (ABC) Cedar Rapids, IA