Can't export from FCPX!! (error -1)

Hi saddact,

I, along with many others are having the same problem. I am days behind on delivery of of a master disk for a client and thanks to FCPX 10.0.8, I have not been able to. I am currently "sharing" a masterfile and as of now it is working, I am at 73% . . .

First duplicated file, then the below . . .

Here is what seems to be working for me (fingers crossed):

Settings in Preferences set to under Playback / background render unchecked, under Destinations / Masterfile codec ProRes 422, . . .

Well forget that, just failed!!! "encoding frame error" one of many I have seen over the last few days!!!

I was able to export a codec set to H.264 last night, maybe I try that again.

Well I did not try deleting preferences this last time . . . try that along with the above.

Come on, lets get the updates right BEFORE releasing them.

Search this forum. There are many threads on this.

Try deleting project renders and sevent renders, And trash preferences.

Good luck.

Russ

If you're facing an imminent deadline, also try sending to Compressor. Not a favorite workflow, but some have had success when they ran out of other options.

Russ

Hi saddact,

Success for me. Hope this helps you - feel your pain!

First duplicated file.

Settings in Preferences,

Under Playback / Background render - unchecked.

Under Destinations / Masterfile codec ProRes 422

"Delete Project render files" under the file menu.

Then delete preferences with http://www.digitalrebellion.com/prefman/

"Shared" master file with no errors. Burning disk now.

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Did you look at the frame number? What's happening? Did you copy and paste into a new project after trashing render files? Did you replace clips? Did you export using Compressor settings? Master file? Did you export sections?

In your first post you said you "re-rendered". What I was suggesting was somewhat different: within FCP select the project in the Project Library and from File, choose Delete Project Render Files. Do the same with the Event Library and delete those renders as well. With the Range tool, mark a range of say 60 seconds . Try exporting. If it does, then do the whole project.

Alternatively, try a short selection with Send to Compressor from the File menu.

Russ

BTW don't re-render before you try the est exports.

Russ

What are the specs of the media? Is it optimized?

Good to hear. So you can breath easier… if push came to shove you could always finish in FCP7.

Russ

Try these steps, mostly shoud work.

1. Delete preferences using preferences manager tool. now export.. if error stays, step 2

2. Detach any compund clips in timeline and export..... if does not work next step.

3. Copy the whole project clips, paste it in a new project... render it again and export... if no luck, step 4.

4. Check if there is any small red band on timeline (top bar).... sometimes can be very minute... so "command + " the clips and check if there is any red line or band.... now 2 cases

a. if there is a redline, cut the clip portions under red band at edges, if they dont affect, delete them or disable them. the red band shud go now.... and export.. this shud work...

b. If there is no red band,check step 5.

5. Delete FCPX and reinstall.

Hi Saddact

I had the same problem like yours, and I used your last notes they were so helpfull With 422 HQ export. thank you for saving my life .

Alireza