How come it takes longer to transcode files?

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How come it takes longer to transcode files?

As the questions states, it is now taking longer to trnascode files. It pauses every 2-5 minutes. I can hear the fan go and off. It never used to do this and I've a feeling it has to do with the Mavericks update and power management. It used to transcode the video all in one shot. Is there a way to change it back to how it was (transcoding it all in one shot)?

Second question: I am getting ready to transver my archived video's onto my NAS. Is it as easy as moving the project folders onto the NAS or do I have to manage it from within Final Cut Pro X?

iMac/Air, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Feb 22, 2014 8:27 AM

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Tom Wolsky

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Feb 22, 2014 8:31 AM in response to Rick_83

Project folders? What version are you using?

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Rick_83 Author

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Feb 22, 2014 8:34 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Version 10.1.1. Well I used to have simple project folders, then I updated to the current version of FCP and it migrated everything differently and confusing to me. I now have a bunch of these icons with 4 purple stars and I don't know what to do with them.

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Tom Wolsky

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Feb 22, 2014 9:44 AM in response to Rick_83

They're libraries. They content your events and projects.

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Tom Wolsky

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Feb 22, 2014 9:45 AM in response to Rick_83

Do you have Prevent App Nap checked on in Finder info?

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Rick_83 Author

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Feb 22, 2014 9:52 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

I think I have it checked off but I'll check again to be sure.

So can I just move these project files over to the NAS or do I have to do it within FCP?

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Tom Wolsky

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Feb 22, 2014 9:54 AM in response to Rick_83

You want prevent checked on.

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Rick_83 Author

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Feb 22, 2014 9:55 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Okay. Thanks Tom. I'll give it a try when we get home tonight.

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Rick_83 Author

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Feb 22, 2014 3:40 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

Hi Tom,

I just checked and "Prevent App Nap" is checked already.

Rick

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Feb 22, 2014 9:14 PM in response to Rick_83

YOUR SECOND QUESTION:

> Ideally, you should move Libraries to another drive within FCPX. However, those 4 Purple Star Icons... those are your Libraries ... as Tom mentioned.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5958

> You can copy/move those from one drive to another as those Libraries contain all of your files. They'll contain your original media ONLY IF FCPX managed your media and copied the clips. If you just pointed clips and videos from another folder (leave files in place option when importing), you'll need to make sure that those go along with your copying/moving. Then you'll have to relink them later.

> Post again if you need more help with that part. Now with this new Library structure in 10.1, it's my opinion to have FCPX "copy files" for you when importing.

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Feb 23, 2014 6:09 AM in response to mauriciofromaustin

Thank you so much! I'll let you know if I run into any problems.

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Feb 24, 2014 8:40 AM in response to mauriciofromaustin

Okay, so I copied the library file that contains all my archived media onto the NAS as a backup. My plan is to basically start from scratch (new SSD). When I do a fresh install of FCPX, do I have FCPX simply import the library file?

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Tom Wolsky

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Feb 24, 2014 8:43 AM in response to Rick_83

You don't import it. Just double-click the library in the Finder to launch it.

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Feb 24, 2014 8:45 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Oh okay, I didn't realize it was that easy. Thanks Tom.

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