Exported XML file nothing but computer code

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Exported XML file nothing but computer code

Hello, lately I have been having a problem when I export out of iMovie 8 to Final Cut Pro. At first, this worked fine, but now all my XML file consists of is computer code.

I can export to any other format just fine. I use a Panasonic AVCHD video camera, and am working off of a G5 w/Leopard.

Has anybody else ever come across this problem? Thanks.

John

Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Posted on Oct 7, 2008 5:35 AM

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Answer 1

SDIllini

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Oct 7, 2008 7:14 AM in response to JohnP285

Which version of QT are yo using? Which version of Final Cut Pro?

QT 7.3 and 7.4 is incompatible with FCP 4.5

Maybe (?) that is the problem.

Sue

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Answer 2

Oct 7, 2008 7:30 AM in response to JohnP285

JohnP285 wrote:
.. but now all my XML file consists of is computer code.

XML IS just computer code..

it is a list, which file from where and how should be transfered.
no 'video data', just 'discription' (=code).
a tool as FinalCut/Express can read that list and 'grabs' all related items..
.. like a shopping list.. not the shopping basket..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xml

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Answer 3

JohnP285 Author

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Oct 7, 2008 7:31 AM in response to SDIllini

FCP 6.0.4
QT 7.5

Any other thoughts? I'm working off an internal hard drive, and there is plenty of free space. This problem just started happening out of nowhere.

Thanks.

John

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JohnP285 Author

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Oct 7, 2008 7:33 AM in response to Karsten Schlüter

Well, my main problem is that before when I clicked on the XML file, it would open in FCP, and I could work on it.

Now when I click on the XML file, a text edit box pops up, and all I see is random computer code. Is this what should be happening? I was under the impression I could export out of iMovie 8 to Final Cut Pro, and this is something that I used to be able to do.

Thanks.

John

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Answer 5

Oct 7, 2008 8:41 AM in response to JohnP285

JohnP285 wrote:
Well, my main problem is that before when I clicked on the XML file, it would open in FCP, and I could work on it.

forget that 'double clicking' for a moment..
choose 'Import' in FC to open that XML file..

does it work? fine.

step2)
in Finder, single-click the XML file, Apple-I, choose 'open with..' in the drop-down, select FC; apply to all files of that type. done.

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JohnP285 Author

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Oct 7, 2008 8:55 AM in response to Karsten Schlüter

Still nothing.

When I try to import into FCP, the file is grayed out, and when I right-click on it and try to open it in FCP, I get an error message that says, "Codec not found", then it says I may not have the right compression/hardware card. With this method, the click gets imported anyways, but when I click on it to open it in the viewer, I get a message that says that I'm out of memory.

I'll continue to work on it. Thanks for the help.

John

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JohnP285 Author

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Oct 7, 2008 8:56 AM in response to Karsten Schlüter

Forgot to mention that in previous trials, the FCP icon is located on the XML file, but this time, it's just a plain white file.

Also, I meant the clip gets imported in my last message, "click" is a typo.

Thanks.

John

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Answer 8

Oct 7, 2008 8:59 AM in response to JohnP285

.. hmm, ...

have you tried to add a .xml as suffix in Finder to that file... ?

or, indeed, that xml-export got corrupted for some reason.. 😟

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Answer 9

Neil G

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Oct 7, 2008 9:04 AM in response to JohnP285

Maybe FCP is different than Final Cut Express on this, but in FCE you pick "Import" in the File menu and then you can see a choice, "FCP XML from iMovie".

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Answer 10

JohnP285 Author

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Oct 7, 2008 9:10 AM in response to Neil G

I don't know. Every now and then I run into a new problem with FCP, but I'm almost always able to figure it out eventually.

Maybe I'll just re-shoot the footage and try the process over again.

I'll post back with more results when I come across them. Thanks for the help.

John

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Answer 11

Oct 7, 2008 10:42 AM in response to JohnP285

If you've moved the file(s) which is/are the actual video - which the XML code is describing - then FCP (..or anything else..) won't know where to find the video "assets".

If it says that it can't find the correct "codec", then maybe you've downloaded some other codec, or QuickTime plugin, which is interfering and preventing FCP using the correct codec (video handling software).

If you're using hi-def material, then after some upgrades your Mac might 'lose' the Apple Intermediate Codec, which may need to be re-installed.

But why not ask in the FCP Discussions..?

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Answer 12

JohnP285 Author

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Oct 7, 2008 10:51 AM in response to David Babsky

I was planning on doing that next. I just thought I would start here.

Sometime soon I'm just going to re-do the entire process, and try it again. I use FCP on a regular basis for all of my major projects, but I was surprised to hear that you could export out of iMovie 8 to FCP, so I thought I would give it a try.

Thanks.

John

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