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Paul Figgiani

Q: FCP Project Files are all "invalid format?"

I tried uploading many FCP Project Files with no success. All Project Files run fine in Final Cut Pro.

Once the upload process begins, the "Jobs in Progress" status spins for about a minute or so. At this point a red exclamation point appears, then a popup window that states:

"Unable to Analyze Project ... Invalid Format."

The project file makes it's way into FC Server as a listed asset, however when I choose to "get Info" and do a Search for the associated project files, nothing shows up. The manual mentions or recommends to use file extensions, and I have.

I read Final Cut Server is supposed to automatically recognize all FCP Project file's associated media. In fact they don't need to be packaged in a folder, etc.

Lastly I created a brand new FCP Project with a single video clip and a single audio clip after I installed the new ProApps Update. Still no luck.

Is anyone experiencing the same issue?

Thanks.

-paul.

Posted on Apr 11, 2008 5:03 AM

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  • by moze,

    moze moze Jul 17, 2008 7:26 AM in response to Paul Figgiani
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    Jul 17, 2008 7:26 AM in response to Paul Figgiani
    hey paul its moze
    funny to see you here with an identical concern.
    one of my proj files uploaded great the others sam as you unable to analyse!!

    im stumped
  • by drmrben,

    drmrben drmrben Sep 29, 2008 7:48 AM in response to moze
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    Sep 29, 2008 7:48 AM in response to moze
    Hi,
    Following advice in this discussion I have identified a common cause of this issue is the presence of the Motion and LiveType components in the QuickTime library.
    I have several test/live FCS systems on the go now and have experienced this error on a couple of occasions. Deleting these components (as well as Kona components) fixed the issue straight away - no need for restart or reboot.
    However, I do not know what triggers this as I have other systems working with these components, no issues at all. If I find the cause I will post it...
    KR,
    Ben
    Details: OS X 10.5.2 XServe running FCS 1.1
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