Q: FCP X HD footage on SD timeline
Hi there,
I'm having a bit of a problem mixing formats in FCPX. I'm editing footage that was shot on a Panasonic camera shooting at DVCPRO 50i. So we are shooting in SD. When dropped on the timeline in FCP X the automatic settings are PALSD 720x576 DV 25i. I assume these are the correct settings to match the footage. I'm also using HD footage shot on an Osmo shot at 1080p 25fps. On the same timeline I also have to use footage shot from a different network and they shoot at 1080i HD. The primary footage is the standard def footage. When dropping the other HD footage on the timeline the quality is grossly degraded. I expect it it to not retain the same quality when dropped on an SD timeline but it is slightly blurry and much worse quality than the SD footage. I am new to FCPX so I would usually down convert before dropping into FCP7 and not have any issues.
There is probably a very simple solution to this problem but I can't seem to figure it out.
Your help would be much appreciated
Final Cut Pro X
Posted on Jul 23, 2016 4:49 AM
