FCPX 10.6 360 viewer is now blank.

I upgraded to the new macOS Monterey 12.0.1 and the 360 viewer is now blank on the left split screen. Please help.

Mac mini, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 3, 2021 7:12 AM

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Tom Wolsky

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Nov 3, 2021 7:36 AM in response to MacMiniRoque

What are the project properties? Try trashing your preferences. Hold Opt-Cmd as you launch the application.

MacMiniRoque Author

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Nov 3, 2021 8:18 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

No it was not. I have set it to 360 and its working fine now. Thank you.

Tom Wolsky

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Nov 3, 2021 7:52 AM in response to MacMiniRoque

Are the project properties set to 360?

MacMiniRoque Author

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Nov 3, 2021 7:50 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Project video format: 5K

Resolution 5120x2160

Rate 29.97

Rendering Codec Apple ProRes 422 Proxy

Color Space Standard Rec 709

All video clips are set to:

360 Projection Mode = Equirectangular

Stereoscopic Mode = Monoscopic

I have reset my preferences (option+command) but issue still not resolved.

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FCPX 10.6 360 viewer is now blank.