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HELP! CANON 5D MARK III TO FCP 7- WHAT IS CORRECT COMPRESSION? LINES THROUGH VIDEO-HELP!

Hi there, so Ive just upgraded from the T2i to Canon 5D Mark III and this is the first time I'm importing footage to final cut. I have FCP 7 (Mac computer) and my video files are 1920x1080, h264 codec shot at 30 fps (29.97). Previously, when importing from the T2i, I used MPEG Streamclip to convert my video files to Apple Prores 422, and then import those compressed files into FCP 7, with field dominance being UPPER, pixels SQUARE. I never had an issue of quality loss or lines through my viewer and canvas using these settings. However, after attempting to do the same with my footage from the Mark III, I got lines through my footage. After researching a bit, I was convinced that the way to eliminate the problem was to download the 5DTORGB app for $50. This has not fixed my problem! Have tried multiple combinations of different field dominance settings and nothing is working. Is this an interlacing problem? I attempted to catch a screenshot but everytime I pause the video or take a shot, the lines do not show...I do not know what is going on! My original mov files are fine, it is only once I convert and import to final cut that they get these little lines... I am desperate for answers, please someone help!!!

Final Cut Pro 7, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Sep 10, 2013 10:48 AM

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Mar 25, 2014 3:17 PM in response to BlissNyc

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Shane Ross

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Mar 25, 2014 3:20 PM in response to ghulam mustafa gopang

SPAM!

Aug 15, 2014 10:44 PM in response to BlissNyc

BlissNyc,

Did you ever figure out a good solution to your problem? I have a similar problem with H.264 codec files when trying to edit on FCP7. I've tried converting files to ProRes 422 (LQ too) using Final Cut, MPEG Streamclip, and Compressor, but none work. I'm just wondering if you were able to find a setting/program that worked for you.

Thanks.

Shane Ross

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Aug 16, 2014 12:29 PM in response to que_serra

You need to convert to 1920x1080 ProRes 422. Is that what you are doing? If not, what are you doing?

Aug 28, 2014 3:33 PM in response to Shane Ross

Yes, I've tried those settings.The weird thing is, when I open up the H.264 .mov file using QT, it tells me its 59.94 fps, but when I import the files to FCP 7, it tells me they're 29.97fps. So when I'm using MPEG, I've tried leaving the frame rate empty, but it usually turns out better if I put 59.94. ProRes 422 is also making the files incredibly big.

Even still, I keep getting random choppy frames (lasts about 4 frames). I'm not sure how to fix this and it's driving me crazy.

Aug 29, 2014 7:58 PM in response to Shane Ross

I realized the problem was that the settings on the camera were PF24, so that would be why I keep getting choppy frames. I tried to use the reverse telecine option on Compressor, but I'm still not getting a smooth clip.

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.

Feb 11, 2015 9:36 PM in response to que_serra

i can't imagine any of you are actually working professionals

Shane Ross

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Feb 11, 2015 11:23 PM in response to chalkface8

You'd be wrong.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1741511/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2

Feb 12, 2015 7:58 AM in response to Shane Ross

that was mean of me, but none of these responses are solutions to the question, and thus i got frustrated

Shane Ross

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Feb 12, 2015 8:29 AM in response to chalkface8

It's a tough one to figure out. Because the camera only shoots progressive, it doesn't shoot interlaced, so I don't know what lines they are talking about, nor can I judge the quality without seeing what they are seeing. It would have helped if they posted stills. Also, the CANVAS doesn't display full quality, not unless you set it to 100%. But it's also not really designed to show full quality...just designed to show you what you are doing. So the quality is a little lower than normal. Thus why the difference in what is seen in QT and FCP.

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HELP! CANON 5D MARK III TO FCP 7- WHAT IS CORRECT COMPRESSION? LINES THROUGH VIDEO-HELP!