Final Cut Pro X - Import Fail While Recording with Canon HV30

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Final Cut Pro X - Import Fail While Recording with Canon HV30

I've just made the switch from iMovie 11. I am attempting to record and import at the same time into an event on Final Cut Pro X. The camera is connected to my Macbook Pro. Final Cut Pro X>File>Import>Media produces the desired result as far as the Canon HV30 appears as a camera found. When I click on >Import I am presented with the add to existing or create a new event, I have tried both options. There is a brief indication that there is importing going on only because the rectagular box says as much but within 2 or 3 seconds the message says, "Camera Not Controllable."

and there I am stuck.

Regards,

John

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Jan 17, 2013 12:56 PM

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Answer 1

Russ H

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Jan 17, 2013 2:15 PM in response to mastersuntzuca

I doubt the event selection is a factor in this failure one way or the other.

If there is another firewire device connected to the MBP, try disconnecting it and then seeing whether FCP wlll capture.

Otherwise, have you tried starting the camera with the Import Media window's Play control and then hitting Import?

Russ

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Answer 2

Jan 17, 2013 3:16 PM in response to Russ H

I agree. I have succeded using my lap top's built in camera and using the same camera (Canon HV30) but with iMovie11. Just can't get it to work in Final Cut Pro X.

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Answer 3

Jan 17, 2013 3:45 PM in response to mastersuntzuca

I've tried setting the camera (Canon HV30) in HD normal/24/30 and none work. However, DV normal and wide both work. Also, FWIW, based on another thread I deleted two files com.apple.FinalCut.plist and com.apple.FinalCut.LSSharedFileList.plist. Didn't work though. The internal camera is recognized and FCPX captures no problem. I also tried via iMovie11. Once again no problems. I am capturing directly to the internal hard drive of the lap top. I am running OSX 10.8.2 and FCPX 10.0.07. - John

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