Is it since the upgrade to FC X 10.0.7 that the exports take ages to do? I have a 2.8 Gb movie using 466 compression and it takes an hour to transpher to desktop.
Also, on topic:
What is the best format or way to export to a jump drive, to send someone a movie so that they can use whatever compression they want and I don't have to wait ages to export?
Thanks, Gary
Final Cut Pro X, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
I've been using FCP X off and on since v 10.0.3 and my export times remain good. Make sure you have 20% or greater space left on your boot drive. Also run Activity Monitor doring slow downs to see if you spot anything odd,.
As far as best format is concerned, h.264 mov would be fine…if the PC users have Quick Time, it should be grreat for them as wel.
Good luck.
Russ
Thanks Russ.
Good tip re Activity monitor and drive space. I must have hidden files on my hard drive that is taking a lot of space. Best way to find them?
Also H.264 did not work for client as artifacts appear. I wish FCP X had options to just keep the compatable compression for my HDV camera (Sony HDV ViU). For example list it in "share". Or have you found a way?
Thanks, Gary
Not sure this will work for your PC client but if you export a master file you will have the options to make a QuickTime movie using Apple HDV.
I'm surprised at the h.264 artifact problem. Did you make any changes in size or anything? I'll be interested in learning how the HDV option works.
Russ
Where do I find the "Apple HDV" option?
When I go to Share/ Master file ...I only have codecs Apple pro res 422, 422 proxy pro res 4444, H264 and uncompressed 4 and 8 bit
You should see this
If you're exporting an HDV master file.
I do not see below Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2.
Also, when playing to an audience with laptop to projector I hear that a DVD is not the best quality but that Apple devices 720p is the way to go. True?
1: Select File->Share->Apple Devices 720p
2: Click Tab "Settings"
3: Switch "Video codec" pull down to "H.264 Better Quality"
What version are you using? You should see HDV if you're working in an HDV timeline.
DVD is standard definition. 720p will be much better for computer playback.
10.0.7
My camera is HDV so I assume i am in an HDV timeline. How do I check?
I once had HDV in the export settings but not now.
First, select one of the clips in the browser, right-click and select transcode media. Do you have any options there? You shouldn't.
Next check project properties Cmd-J and click the gear in the lower right. The drop down sheet should look something like this
Unless Ladysmith is South Africa, in which case it will probably be in a PAL frame rate, if Ladysmith in Canda it will be more like this.
re transcode media - options
optimized or proxy. There is a check in proxy
Re Project properties. i just found that there is no separate window that opens for P properties but then realized it comes up in the i Info window.
(I grab it as a tiff but cannot move the pic into this reply)
It has all the info as your illustration except does not have render format
Thanks for sticking with me. I have a 3 movie show this Monday.
Click the camera icon in the reply to post an image. It might take a couple of tries.
This is all I get when I go to project properties. No codec choices
Click the gear in the lower right.
Ah yes, the wrench. Ok it still only shows the 4 pro res and one uncompression choice.
Exporting File now takes forever
