Q: Same footage runs OK in FCP 7 but not in X ?
Hello there : I´ve been an FCP user for over decade. I´m still at 7.0.2 as X has had a bad rap over the last years. At least in here.
But with the new Mac Pro coming out I though about giving FCP X a try.
My first impression is that X is completely different and I look like a rookie on it. But that was kind of expected. What I didn´t expect was X not being able to handle the data rate 7.0.2 does.
I used a 4 min/ 7.7 GB clip (1080p24 444 prores) on both softwares and while FCP 7 runs it with no problem at best quality, FCP X keep alerting this :
"Video frames were dropped during playback.
Issues that may affect playback include available memory, disk speed, graphics performance, and processor performance.
You may be able to get better performance by doing the following:
- Change your playback quality by selecting 'Better Performance' in Playback preferences.
- Turn off A/V output (choose Window > A/V Output)".
Here´s the configuration :
Mac Pro Early 2009
Processor 2 x 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Memory 6 GB 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512 MB
Software OS X 10.8.4 (12E55)
3TB Raid disk (fast enough for 1080 444 video). In FCP 7 it works like a charm !.
AJA Kona LHi card
FCP 7.0.2
FCP X 10.0.8
OS X 10.8.4
Kona driver 10.4.4 (10.4.5 was not adviced by Kona which are also helping with this issue).
Any help will be appreciated !.
Final Cut Pro X, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)
Posted on Jun 28, 2013 11:11 AM