Q: Using Check Out / Check In to update poster frames
Aside from the added load to Final Cut Server is there any downside to using Check Out to update poster frames? (our load isn't too great)
In our workflow, most times the QTs that are uploaded are well represented by the automatic choice for the thumbnails/poster images. But there are times when it would be useful to tweak it a bit. While the asset could be deleted and re-uploaded, in our workflow, a lot of keywording and additional metadata has already been created.
If we use Check Out -> use QTPlayer 7 to set poster frame -> save -> Check In, it seems like it should do the trick.
1. It makes a local copy of the Primary Representation at the original format (no transcoding)
2. When it is checked in the original asset (Primary Representation) is replaced (we don't use versioning)
3. New Thumbnails, Poster Frames and Clip Proxies are generated (old ones are erased)
4. User needs to delete the local Primary Representation
Are there any wrong assumptions?
Posted on Apr 20, 2011 9:23 AM
An even easier (but riskier) way is to view Primary Representaion (with QuickTime Pro 7) and set your new poster frame, and hit Save in QuickTime. BAM! You've just set a new poster frame on the original clip. If the thumbnails don't update, reprocess. Easy. No checking in - checking out required.
WARNING. you will be editing the primary representation. any trims, edits deletions cannot be undone later as in the version feature of Check In / Check Out.
Posted on Jun 2, 2011 11:03 AM