Bad quality mov files

Hello everybody,
Since the last update to Final Cut Pro X 10.1.1 I get a bad quality of movies. They are a bit "bumpy". It feels like every few minutes a few frames are missing. The movies are not running "smoothly" anymore. (Especially the MOV files are bad). I never had this before.
Is there someone familiar with this problem?
Hans Lijnbach

I use Wondershare to convert files, because FCPX does not reed most formats. I convert files with Wondershare to MP4, so that FCPX can read the files, and I am able to make changes. After changing the files I export them to MOV or M4V so that iTunes or Apple TV can read the files. Almost all files are H.264 with AC3 surround sound. After conversion with Wondershare they are H.264 with AAC suurond sound. (M4V or MOV).
Wondershare is reliable. If I convert the files with Wondershare directly to MOV of M4V, I don't have any problems. The only thing is, Wondershare is just a converter, and I can not make changes with Wondershare. That is why I use FCPX.
Sorry for my late response, but that is becuase of the time lap. (Netherlands).
Anyhow, thanks for your effort.
Hans

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