Playing QT Export from FCP on Macs without FCP installed
by Steve Langmanis
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Jul 2, 2009 at 4:16:26 pm
Hi P2 users,
Could anyone enlighten me as to why is it that when I export a sequence (footage shot on Panasonic 200 & 500) straight from Final Cut Pro (6) as a Quicktime, the QT will not play on another Mac that doesn't have Final Cut installed. I have tried installing Quicktime Pro but all I get is audio and no visual. Do I need to add DVCPRO HD as a plug-in to Quicktime Pro?
Any nugget of knowledge appreciated.
Many thanks,
Steve
http://www.langmanis.com
Re: Playing QT Export from FCP on Macs without FCP installed by Tim Baker on Jul 2, 2009 at 5:45:40 pm
I believe it would also depend on whether you are exporting as a self contained movie or a reference movie. If you are exporting as a reference...it will always look for the FCP timeline to "reference" what should playback in the QT.
If I am not mistaken...I usually just export reference movies to drop into DSP and other programs so I dont have these huge, uncompressed video files to deal with on my hard drives.
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Re: Playing QT Export from FCP on Macs without FCP installed by Steve Langmanis on Jul 2, 2009 at 7:25:36 pm
Hi Tim,
When exporting the RAW sequence I use Quicktime as a self-contained movie. I'm looking into a format / codec that Quicktime has as part of its standard installation. Maybe Apple Pro Res if its recommended.
Re: Playing QT Export from FCP on Macs without FCP installed by Steve Langmanis on Jul 2, 2009 at 7:19:45 pm
Hi John,
Thanks for the link and info. Pricey solution especially for multiply machines.
I'm thinking now maybe its not such a good idea to be using DVCPRO HD as a Sequence Format preset.
Do you think I should use something like Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 960x720 25p 48KHz in FCP when shooting on the Panasonic 200 & 500 at 720p in PN Format..?
Re: Playing QT Export from FCP on Macs without FCP installed by Michael Sacci on Jul 3, 2009 at 1:06:35 am
Don't use (HQ) just standard ProRes will work. You will need to install the play only codec on each system, which is available for free for both Macs and PCs.
Re: Playing QT Export from FCP on Macs without FCP installed by Noah Kadner on Jul 4, 2009 at 3:53:57 am
I'd still edit in DVCPROHD- nothing gained by making everything ProRes in the cut. But if you need to share outputs with multiple non-FCP systems definitely export to ProRes.
