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One Last Try

Hello,

Looking for an animation editor who can help me apply the correct settings to an animation FCP editing project (image size, FPS, etc) and then how to set the export so the image is not distorted on output and can be watched on 4:3 tv screens.

It's a lot so even a little help would be appreciated.

Thanks

G5 Dual 2.0, Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Posted on Jan 16, 2006 10:01 PM

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Answer 1

ChrisBG

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Jan 17, 2006 4:41 AM in response to Caton Clark

Sorry, but the info you supplied is insufficient. PLease post further details (source matherial, frame size, aspect ratio, etc.) and we can take it further. Write back! 😉
Chris

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Answer 2

Jan 17, 2006 4:53 AM in response to Caton Clark

As chrisBG says... any more info would be helpful.

However... let's assume you are using an animation app that lets you export as a QT movie.

Build your animation in 720x480 space. Export via Quicktime to DV/NTSC full quality.

IF you are using alpha channels you need to export via Quicktime Animation codec with Millions of Colors +... the + is the alpha channel.

Also -- are you doing this in 30fsp? Make sure that matches your FCP settings.

However... IF it is coming in a bit squished or something, load it into the Viewer... the window on the upper left and click the motion tab. Then under distort change the aspect ratio until it looks right.

See if those few things don't help.

Good luck,

CaptM

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