Trying to log and transfer clips in final cut express 4. Green screen appears in the preview window. Why and how do you get rid of it?
Thanks
MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Is this a new problem, meaning have you been able to Log & Transfer before?
Are you using FCE 4.0.1?
What camera are you attempting to Log & Transfer from, and what are the recording settings of the media?
MtD
Yes. It is a new problem. I'm using FCE 4.0.1. Panasonic AC90 camcorder. 1080p
If you are shooting at 1080 60p, then Log and Transfer will not work. When FCE was coded, there was no such format, and Log and Transfer does not import it.
MtD
I spoke to a rep from panasonic when I had to edit my first project with the AC-90. He informed me about the log and transfer workflow. It worked the first time. This is a new problem. Why?
As I asked before, what are the settings for the recording on the camera? Have they changed since your first successful ingest? Have you switched from recording in 60i, which is interlaced video and supported in FCE, to 60p which is not?
You can also try to trash your FCE preferences, by going to Digital Rebellion and downloading (free) Preference Manager:
http://www.digitalrebellion.com/prefman/
Trashing your FC preferences is the usual first step when FC runs unexpectedly. They will be restored to defualt settings then next time you launch FC.
MtD
I was on the phone with a panasonic rep tonight according to him shooting 1080 30p is converted to 60i when you "log and transfer" your clips into FCE. We concluded that the problem is with the software. He suggusted I try another computer. I informed him I tried to "log and transfer" the clips using a mac mini experienced the same green scene.Purchased the mac mini nearly a year ago and rarely use.
Is "digital rebellion" the only way to restore default settings in FCE?
Why is there a green screen in preview window when trying to log and transfer clips
