FCP-L: Re: [FCP-L] how do I convert Microsoft DV AVI files to a Mac?

David is right. MPEG Streamclip is the best bet. Convert the source to Quicktime once and save re-rendering later.

Leo

--- In FinalCutPro-L@yahoogroups.com, David Baud <david.baud@...> wrote:
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> Yes I would convert them using MPEG Streamclip on the Mac to the codec
> of your choice. FCP should be much happier with a Quicktime wrapper.
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> David
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> On 21 oct. 09, at 20:13, skvisual wrote:
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> > Greetings:
> > I appreciate the input regarding the question of converting avi's
> > for use in Final Cut...
> >
> > what is your experience when you have placed avi's on timeline in FC
> > without conversion ?
> > the files that I am dealing with are widescreen DV and 4:3 ,
> > Standard Def..
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> > on my initial query, I assumed that the avi's had to be converted,
> > hence my request for converters; but I heard from an editor who said
> > avi's are not a problem in FC even if QT puts a "bogus" warning..
> > but then another editor said avi's are not happy with Final Cut or
> > QT ? I remain uncertain..
> >
> > Ultimately, my goal in this exercise is to advise a client who had a
> > cabaret show shot in a tapeless medium and wants to have the files
> > archived on her hard drive in the right format ready for either a PC
> > or Mac editor to work on without having to deal with
> > conversions....if that is possible ... so far whe has a ntfs drive
> > with avi's...if I can advise her she can take that anywhere, just
> > like the good ol' tape days, then that would be the solution and we
> > won't be concerned about conversions....and I would equally be able
> > to take any of my avi media and bring to FC when needed...While the
> > original shooter-editor has Premiere on PC, I do not...I have FC
> > Studio 1 and Sony Vegas Pro 8.Thanks
> >
> > Stan
> >
> > Stan Kurtis
> > skvisual@...
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Steve Hullfish
> > To: FinalCutPro-L@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 1:05 PM
> > Subject: Re: [FCP-L] how do I convert Microsoft DV AVI files to a Mac?
> >
> > Adobe has an article on how to work between FCP and Premiere Pro.
> > Maybe you should just create a selects reel in Premiere Pro and then
> > do your fine cut once you've got the media down to a manageable size?
> >
> > There are two docs - one on HOW to switch between FCP and PPro and
> > another on WHY you'd want to. Both are on links on this page under
> > "For FInal Cut Pro users."
> >
> > http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/production/openworkflows/
> >
> > On Oct 5, 2009, at 10:43 AM, skvisual wrote:
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> > > Greetings,
> > >
> > > I have footage shot in widescreen DV ( 720 x 480, 1.2)
> > >
> > > It was captured via firewire to a PC with Adobe Premiere CS4, and
> > > the DV AVI files were copied to a USB hard drive formatted NTFS.
> > >
> > > How does a Final Cut editor deal with those very large AVI files on
> > > a Mac ? Can something transcode AVIs to Quicktime ?
> > >
> > > I understand that avi's don't play well with Final Cut
> > >
> > > How do Macs deal with an NTFS drive ?
> > >
> > > How do Macs deal with a 60 gig avi file ?
> > >
> > > Many thanks
> > >
> > > Stan
> > >
> > > Stan Kurtis
> > > skvisual@...
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