| | | | Intensity Extreme won't display VCR via component
by Jorge Corin on Jun 3, 2012 at 9:34:04 am
in the Blackmagic Design Forum
I have an Extreme running on a new Mac and so far been able to record HD off a DirecTV DVR. But I can't get video from a VCR. I've tried every setting even though only 3 of them apply:
1. NTSC 720X486i @ 59.94 fps
2. NTSC 720x486p @ 23.98 fps
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| | | | FCP X hardware performance
by Oliver Peters on Jun 2, 2012 at 2:04:45 pm
in the Apple FCPX or Not: The Debate Forum
There have been some posts about hardware optimization and X. Here's a little comparison I just ran.
:65 ProRes 1920x1080p/23.98 media clip. Same timeline. I applied a MB Looks "blockbuster" preset. This internally uses diffusion+vignette+4 color | | | | |
| | | | RCX-P Audio syncing - 48khz question
by Alex Olinger on Jun 1, 2012 at 10:23:46 pm
in the RED Camera Forum
Hi,
I`ve been learning the timecode dual system auto match feature in RCX-P. I`ve recorded my RED footage at 23.98 and my audio at 48.000 khz with a 23.98 timebase. Both are jammed with timecode.
After running automatch, in the control section | | | | |
| | | | Re: Timings off on 59.98fps Conformed Footage
by Joseph Owens on Jun 1, 2012 at 8:41:22 pm
in the Apple Color Forum
[Eric Whitehead] "Most of the footage I shot was 1080p 23.98 fps, but there were a few sequences I wanted at 1080p 59.98fps to get the slow motion effect."
Quibble: you probably mean 59.94, no?
Otherwise, you were shooting "overcranked", so wh | | | | |
| | | | Re: Timings off on 59.98fps Conformed Footage
by Shane Ross on Jun 1, 2012 at 8:15:32 pm
in the Apple Color Forum
The frame rate of the footage you send to Color must be exactly the same. Color doesn't deal with mixed frame rates. So all the footage, even the slow motion stuff, must be the same...23.98.
What I do for slow motion is first import/convert to | | | | |
| | | | Timings off on 59.98fps Conformed Footage
by Eric Whitehead on Jun 1, 2012 at 7:40:08 pm
in the Apple Color Forum
This is the first time I'm really using Color to it's fullest potential, so a quick disclaimer that it could be something obvious. Anyhoo, here's the deal: I'm editing some stuff I shot on the Sony FS100. Most of the footage I shot was 1080p 23.98 fp | | | | |
| | | | Re: Apple article on Optimizing Media
by Jeremy Garchow on May 31, 2012 at 9:31:14 pm
in the Apple FCPX or Not: The Debate Forum
[Clint Wardlow] "Does PPRO and FCPX work better with mixed mediums?"
That's a rather loaded question.
FCPX has more control than FCP7, but I can't promise a 29.97 SD clip is going to look good in a 4k 23.98 timeline.
Composite converted DV i | | | | |
| | | | RED FCP CG and DI workflow for film
by Chamath Paranawidana on May 30, 2012 at 6:01:28 pm
in the RED Camera Forum
Hi,
I have 8 TB footage of a film which has been shot with the RED EPIC at 23.98 fps 4K HD. The film also includes a lot of CGI work. I need expert advise on the most suitable workflow to maintain hi quality and efficiency.
Available resources
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| | | | Using Split and Add Function With A Flattened QT
by Chris Martin on May 30, 2012 at 5:11:42 pm
in the DaVinci Resolve Forum
So I have an edl and a preconformed QT. I want to use the "Split and Add" feature in Browse menu (so I can attach mattes to necessary shots). When I go to use Split and Add with said QT I navigate to edl as prompted but Resolve splits the QT up int | | | | |
| | | | Re: FCPX 10.04 stable for you?
by Oliver Peters on May 30, 2012 at 12:22:03 pm
in the Apple FCPX or Not: The Debate Forum
"Still learning X, but I hadn't heard of using a blank title as an adjustment layer"
This is a Motion template someone posted. Simon, maybe? You apply it on top and can add filters, which affect everything below it.
"Do you do background render | | | | |
| | | | Re: jitters when monitoring
by Michael Griggs on May 29, 2012 at 2:16:19 pm
in the DaVinci Resolve Forum
[Michael Ruiz] "My Deck Capture / PlayBack is HD 1080psf 23.98"
Check out this explanation of the difference between PsF and Progressive:
http://forums.creativecow.net/thread/132/860992#861016
At the least, it should help you understand | | | | |
| | | | Re: jitters when monitoring
by Michael Ruiz on May 29, 2012 at 6:51:13 am
in the DaVinci Resolve Forum
Hey Margus
I'm looking at the Config Tab and I see:
Timeline Format
1920 x 1080
Pixel: Square
PlayBack Frame Rate: 24 --- should I change to 23.976?
Image Processing: 32 bit
My Deck Capture / PlayBack is HD 1080psf 23.98
Thanks | | | | |
| | | | Problems capturing 16mm to DV NTSC
by Sabina Kato sabinaedonnelly@gmail.com on May 29, 2012 at 6:33:55 am
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Hi
I am in Japan. I shot my footage in 16mm and got it transfered to DV NTSC. What are the correct settings to capture the film? I can play it on Final cut but when I try to capture it, it captures for two seconds and then stops. I have tried it | | | | |
| | | | jitters when monitoring
by Michael Ruiz on May 29, 2012 at 6:17:54 am
in the DaVinci Resolve Forum
Hello All
I have a project that is Canon 5D Mark III footage converted to 23.98 ProRes. When editing or grading I see a heavy Judder in pans when monitoring out of Black Magic DeckLink Extereme to a calibrated monitor. This is in FCP and Resolve. | | | | |
| | | | Re: HDCam, DolbyE, and 23.98
by Frank Gothmann on May 26, 2012 at 11:39:40 am
in the Sony SRW Decks Forum
Interesting. Not sure what the issue is but I have successfully laid Dolby E to SR tape (SRW 5800) with a BMD Decklink 3D. Final tape passed QA at the broadcaster. | | | | |
| | | | Re: File Formats, Codecs, DSLR Oh My!
by Shane Ross on May 25, 2012 at 10:20:36 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
[Dan Herz] "1) Should I transcode all of the ProRes 4444 video to PR 422 or PR 422(LT) to make editing quicker and easier?"
Transcode to ProRes LT or 422. 4444 is WAAAAAAYYYYY too much for that format. Yeah, things will be sluggish with that. A | | | | |
| | | | Re: Ki Pro doesn’t see certain files.
by AJA Sales Department on May 24, 2012 at 5:10:46 pm
in the AJA Ki Pro Forum
If you have not already, please consider contacting AJA Technical Support for assistance. You may reach them via phone or email between 9am and 5pm PST. Files are exported and used on the Ki Pro products for a variety of screenings around the world | | | | |
| | | | Converting 24 fps material to 23.976
by Michael Whelan on May 23, 2012 at 6:54:43 pm
in the HD High-End Forum
Hello,
I'm in a situation I am sure many others have dealt with at one point or another, but I just can't seem to wrap my head around a solution. I recently shot a multicam event where 3 of the cameras were properly set to a 23.98 record rate and | | | | |
| | | | SD-HDMI dip switch question
by Anhtu Vu on May 19, 2012 at 10:24:47 pm
in the Blackmagic Design Forum
I'm using the SDI to HDMI mini converters to convert 23.98 PSF to P signal so i can monitor on the Dreamcolor or Panny via their HDMI input. I edit with Avid symphony using a Kona 3G.
Anyone knows what are the dip switch settings for the above con | | | | |
| | | | Adobe Premiere 6 clips to FCP 7
by Eric Knobel on May 19, 2012 at 4:10:46 am
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Hi All,
I just found out that I am inheriting a bunch of AIC clips from an Adobe Premiere 6 user to edit in FCP 7. I've never really used the AIC codec, so I'm wondering if there's anything I should be looking out for or any other codec it would b | | | | |
| | | | Re: Converting 30fps timeline to 24fps
by Shane Ross on May 18, 2012 at 5:48:11 am
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
[Emily Elaine Chiu] "I was just informed that we need to be working in 24fps and all the clips will be re-rendered at 24fps"
SO you were casually informed that even though footage was shot at 30fps (29.97 I hope)...you need to edit at 23.98? This | | | | |
| | | | Re: FCP Playing At Wrong Frame Size
by Brad Kester on May 17, 2012 at 10:52:01 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Hi Dave, Thanks for the reply.
FRAME RATE:
The format info was checked using Final Cut (and just double checked). Is that weird for Compressor to spit out a different frame rate than the original clip? I selected the Compressor preset by choosin | | | | |
| | | | Re: Frame Rate conversion - best practice?
by Dave LaRonde on May 17, 2012 at 3:18:38 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
[Christopher Travis] "My plan is to cut at 23.98 in a 23.98 timeline to the exact duration required.
Then after final sign off, duplicate all the clips used in the final timelines. Conform those to 25FPS and rebuild the edits on a new 25FPS timel | | | | |
| | | | Re: Frame Rate conversion - best practice?
by John Heagy on May 17, 2012 at 2:42:10 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
[Christopher Travis] "I exported the 15s clip from my 23.98 Timeline
Conformed to 25fps in Cinema Tools
Took it into Compressor and in "Frame Controls" set "Set Duration" to 00:00:15:00 and exported from Compressor"
You did an extra step. If y | | | | |
| | | | Re: Frame Rate conversion - best practice?
by Christopher Travis on May 17, 2012 at 12:35:17 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Hi John,
I just tried this and it did retain the exact duration, however when going through it frame-by-frame I see that it is repeating frames to do this.
I exported the 15s clip from my 23.98 Timeline
Conformed to 25fps in Cinema Tools
Took | | | | |
| | | | Re: Frame Rate conversion - best practice?
by Petter Brox on May 17, 2012 at 12:19:15 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Try this:
1) Cut your original footage as 23.98.
2) Export video without audio as a self-contained QuickTime movie using "Current Settings".
3) Conform to 25fps in Cinema Tools.
4) Open in Compressor and convert to a clip maintaining the origi | | | | |
| | | | Re: Frame Rate conversion - best practice?
by John Heagy on May 16, 2012 at 3:02:15 am
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
[Christopher Travis] "My plan is to cut at 23.98 in a 23.98 timeline to the exact duration required.
Then after final sign off, duplicate all the clips used in the final timelines. Conform those to 25FPS and rebuild the edits on a new 25FPS timel | | | | |
| | | | Re: Frame Rate conversion - best practice?
by Christopher Travis on May 15, 2012 at 7:51:43 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
It's Alexa footage. Its footage from a commercial shoot that arrived on LTO tapes from the other side of the Atlantic. We need to make 16 sponsorship idents (some 5s, some 10s and some 15s) from footage not used in the commercials. The footage had be | | | | |
| | | | Re: Frame Rate conversion - best practice?
by Nick Price on May 15, 2012 at 7:50:13 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Hi Travis,
or cut in 23.98 and then get a blackmagic up/own cross converter for around £300. Hardware is always preferable to software.
http://www.creativevideo.co.uk/index.php?t=product/blackmagic_up_down_cross.
For what it will cost you in w | | | | |
| | | | Re: Frame Rate conversion - best practice?
by Shane Ross on May 15, 2012 at 7:19:42 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Well, if you edit at 23.98....then conform only the clips you use...they will be 25fps and the sequence will be 23.98...so they won't fit back in. And copying/pasting content from a sequence at one frame rate to another causes gaps between nearly ev | | | | |
| | | | Re: Frame Rate conversion - best practice?
by Shane Ross on May 15, 2012 at 5:42:44 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
GAH...pardon me. Yeah, cut at 23.98, then convert to 25fps. If you want to do it the easy and very fast way, you use Cinema Tools and CONFORM 24 to 25. This will slightly speed up the footage, and the audio will have a slight pitch shift. You can | | | | |
| | | | Frame Rate conversion - best practice?
by Christopher Travis on May 15, 2012 at 5:15:12 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Hello,
We have about 30 hours of footage shot at 23.98FPS which we need to cut into about 3 minutes of content for broadcast at 25FPS.
Since we are only going to end up using a tiny fraction of the footage, it makes no sense to conform all of | | | | |
| | | | Re: Wait for new Macbook Pro?
by Chris Harlan on May 11, 2012 at 9:13:47 pm
in the Apple FCPX or Not: The Debate Forum
[Bobby Cullipher] "Sorry... this question is following the same thread. To be used for video editing with FCP 6.6/7/X, as well as Adobe After FX and Premiere Pro 6."
I get that Bobby. But I think you need to spend more time looking around at other | | | | |
| | | | Re: No 29.97 Rendering?!
by Jesse Glucksman on May 11, 2012 at 8:49:10 pm
in the DaVinci Basics & Configuration Forum
Joseph--I changed the timeline settings, which may have accomplished something but the render window still limited my options to 23.98 and 24. I think, like Rohit implied, once a project is in motion it may not be possible to alter it in the way I n | | | | |
| | | | ProRes 422HQ 23.98 fps to DCP 24 fps workflow
by Dovydas Vilkelis on May 11, 2012 at 10:29:20 am
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Hi guys,
I'm editing short movie, shot in Prores 422HQ 23.98 and my final render should be DCP 24 fps. I'm editing on FCP, later on I'm going to do some effects in AE and grade it in Color. What's the best way to convert 23.98 to 24 fps? Is it oka | | | | |
| | | | FCP 7 and TASCAMDR-40 Sync Issue
by Benjamin Bernstein on May 11, 2012 at 1:40:34 am
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Hey all,
I know similar problems abound here, but I've tried many solutions and nothing's worked, so I'm giving it one last shot before I just live with this problem or start returning equipment.
We shot several interviews with a 5DMarkII at 23 | | | | |
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