Q: Why can't I export my FCP 6 sequence using Compressor 3?
I am wondering if anyone can tell me why I can't export my FCP 6 sequence using Compressor 3.0.5.
I have an hour-long 1080p Pro Res 422 sequence that I am trying to export using Compressor 3. Whether I export using the 'Pro Res 422' preset or the 'H.264' preset, transcoding commences but then stops abruptly 15 to 20 minutes later with an error message saying 'Quicktime Error: -50.'
For what it's worth, I have an early-2008 dual quad-core Mac Pro desktop with 6 GB of RAM and two ATI Radeon 5770 graphics cards. I am currently running OS X 10.6.8. The media (including Motion graphics) and project file are on an external drive connected via Firewire 800.
Any advice on how to properly export this sequence at the highest quality without getting the error message is greatly appreciated!
Shaun
Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8), Final Cut Pro 6
Posted on Aug 23, 2014 7:36 AM
I think when you export, everything is rendered at best quality. It's not always easy to troubleshoot these problems from a distance.
I'd export each nest as a self-contained sequence and replace the nests in your final sequence with these exports. If one of the nests also fails, you'll have a clue as to where the problem is.
Out of memory errors usually occur because of graphic files that are not rgb (such as cmyk or greyscale) or files that have larger pixel dimensions than 4000x4000.
I just spent a day tearing my hair out (what little that's left) cause I could not export a quicktime. I kept getting a general error. finally realized some of the clips had an extra black frame at the end. These were originally h264 quicktimes shot on a dslr. I used compressor to convert them and I don't know whether the problem was in the original files or in compressor. Anyway, after much angst, I found the problem, trimmed out the last frames where necessary and successfully exported.
Posted on Sep 12, 2014 8:26 AM