Coming From Avid Xpress Pro 6.0

So I'm coming from SD world and an old Avid system that I've had for close to nine years. While I've dabbled in FCP in the past I'm getting closer to make the leap but on a budget.
My question is this if I get FCP for a laptop what is the recommended setup? Use the internal hard drive or external drive for storage? If external what drive? What to use for a B/O box? I was looking at the AJA Io HD box primarily because I still have decks that I will be using and it future proofs me. Will be shooting with either the JVC GY-HM700 or the Sony EX3.

Never use the internal drive for media storage.
The standard MacBook should not even be considered. It only has USB ports, that won't cut it for video editing.
The 13 and 15 inch MacBook Pro only have a FireWire and USB ports.
The 17 inch has an Express Card slot as well as FireWire and USB.

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Avid Xpress Pro on PB 12"

Anyone know if Avid Xpress Pro 5.8 runs on a Powerbook 1.5GHz Tiger?
Many thanks in advance.

Version 5.7.5 is the latest version listed on:
http://www.avid.com/products/xpresspro/specs.asp
As you can see from that link, what are the minimum requirements:
Macintosh
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.10
your 10.4.11 meets this
Earlier versions of Mac OS X are not supported (Mac OSX Leopard support is planned for a future release)
System Memory (same requirements for software-only, with Avid Mojo or with Avid Mojo SDI)
1GB system minimum
2GB recommended for HD and high-stream count SD projects
assuming your lower RAM slot is good you can get this high. There is a Exchange Repair Program for some Powerbooks G4 of your speed, for others, I recommend double checking the RAM you have installed takes account for the bus slewing known to happen for your model when you buy RAM.
3GB maximum – more than 3GB will not be recognized by the system [not possible on the Powerbook G4.
Possible on some iMac G5s, PowerMac G5s and the last two MacBook Pro, and last MacBook release]
A graphics adapter supported by Apple – 128MB (or higher) memory on graphics card
Alas the 12" Powerbook fails in this regard, the maximum GPU you have for the 12" Powerbook is 64 MB, the latest MacBook, all MacBook Pros fit this and the hard drive requirement below. Some iMac G5s and PowerMac G5s also fit this requirement
Apple native FireWire, included with all qualified systems
40GB or larger internal SATA boot drive
The Powerbook G4 fails in this regard, only MacBooks and MacBook Pro and iMac G5 and PowerMac G5, and Mac Pros have SATA
CD or DVD-ROM drive or DVD+RW drive
QuickTime 7.2
I've outlined where the Powerbook fails in these regards. Unfortunately no Powerbook will run Avid, but some MacBook and MacBook Pros will.
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How stable is FCP 5 in comparison to Avid Xpress Pro?

I've been using Avid Xpress Pro on a brand new PC, and it hasn't been going well (problems with the preroll, etc.). I've been using a Sony DV camera as a deck to import the footage. Does FCP have any of these problems? It seems the Avid forum is rife with preroll problems.
Thanks.

Attempting to cure a preroll issue by changing computing platforms is not recommended. You may or may not like FCP at all. You might not like Macintosh at all.
Stability is relative. Are you saying Avid crashes on prerolls? That's absurd for a video editing application to do that and, no, FCP doesn't do that. But we have tons of recent reports of FCP crashing for other reasons. A quick search of the forum for CRASH or QUIT and AVID will disclose tons of interesting issues.
bogiesan

Trouble exporting Quicktimes from Avid Express Pro?

Hello! I'm operating Avid Express Pro version 4.3.0 on a G5 Mac OS 10.3.9 and I recently upgraded to QuickTime 7.1.5. I can no longer export quicktimes from Avid Express Pro because it is not compatible with this version of Quicktime. It's only compatible with QT 6.5.2. I've tried to use the reinstaller 6.5.2 and it doesn't work as it cannot seem to find 6.5.2 on my system. I now can't load 6.5.2 as I already have a higher version of quicktime on my system. I've tried deleting QuickTime files and starting from scratch and did delete a few items, but dragged the majority back into my computer from the trash as I realized I didn't know what I was doing and which 3rd party programs also utilized QuickTime.
If I wish to reinstall QuickTime 6.5.2 but the reinstaller won't work, what would you recommend?
HUGE thanks!
Mac G5 Mac OS X (10.3.9) Avid Express Pro 4.3.0

Not sure that anyone in the iPod Nano forum can help you. You might try searching/posting in the Quicktime Forum
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=122

Avid Xpress Pro HD

I was wondering if Avid Xpress Pro HD is compadable for my mac. I know on the avid website, it says I need to have a powerbook, and that I need 1 GB of ram and 128 MB of video memory, but i was wondering if i could still install it and just have it run slowly.
My system is:
iBook G4
1.42 GHz
512 MB physical memory
32 MB video memory
OS X 10.4.6
internal and external hard drive
need answer soon becuase if it doesnt work i have to return it within 19 days
Thanks for the help
Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Even if you were able to install the software and bypass the 128MB video memory specification, I would guess the performance will be very poor. Is there a specific feature of Avid Xpress Pro HD that is not included in a program that is supported like Final Cut Express?
-Doug

HDV material captured using FCP - need to import it into Avid Xpress Pro

Any way to do that and stay HDV??

Well, only Xpress Pro on Windows does HDV. I've been editing Avid SD footage in FCP by exporting QT Ref Movies from Avid (quick) so maybe it'll work the other way . . . if you have a PC.

Loud fan like noise coming from 2012 Macbook Pro 15 inch but gets quieter when my palm is placed on the right side of the trackpad.

Hey,
I just got a Macbook Pro 15 inch. It is the preconfigered one with higher specs. I noticed that there is a loud fan like sound coming from my laptop. The strage part is, when I place my hands on it to typle, specifically the right hand. The sound gets cut to be about half as loud. I don't notice the sound when I am in class when there are people talking and the air is on in the room, but when I am in the library it is really loud. Does anyone know what this might be. All of my friends older Macbooks are dead silent.
This is not the buzzing or clicking sound that you can hear from a hard drive, it sounds almost like a computer fan, and it does it from the second the computer is turn on, to the second it is turned off or put to sleep.

33SuperSport33 wrote:
Hey,
I just got a Macbook Pro 15 inch.
You are still under warranty. Call Apple Care.
#1 - You have 14 days from the date of purchase to return your computer with no questions asked.
#2 - You have 90 days of FREE phone tech support.
#3 - You have the standard one year Apple warranty.
#4 - If you've purchased an AppleCare Protection Plan, your warranty last for 3 years. You can obtain AppleCare anytime up to the first year of the purchase of your computer.
Take FULL advantage of your warranty. Posting on a message board should be done as a last resort and if you are out of warranty or Apple Care has expired.

X220 - questions from a potential new user coming from a macbook pro

I have been using a macbook pro as my primary laptop for the last few years.
But I think it will now be more useful for me to have a windows laptop because I need to run a lot of windows programs and running them on the macbook either via virtualization or dual-booting leads to a mediocre battery life (compared to running OS X). Good battery life is becoming more and more important to me.
Hence, I am considering getting a Thinkpad X220. I have never owned a Thinkpad or other Lenovo laptop. Any help with the questions I have below would be greatly appreciated.
The features I value most on my Macbook are excellent build quality, nice clear display, the multitouch trackpad (gestures such as three finger dragging etc), relatively quiet operation, and excellent technical support. I know Thinkpads are renowned for excellent build quality, but how does the X220 compare on the other features?
I don't expect any Windows laptop will have as good multitouch support as the Macbook. But how does the multitouch support on the X220 compare with other Windows laptops?
Looking at the configuration options for the X220 I see there are a number of screen options. Of the two screens with webcams, one is called HD and the other is called Premium HD. Are these screens the same as TN and IPS (which seem to be the terms used in reviews on the web)?
I am considering buying on ebay instead of new. What is a fool-proof way of identifying whether the screen is HD or premium HD (e.g. a marking or a device manager name)? I ask so that I can instruct ebay sellers to check/confirm the screen type for me.
How easy and costly is it to replace the HD screen with premium HD at a later date?

1) When referencing files to their hard drive
location on import, can I later move the files on the
hard drive using Aperture to do the moving?
according to the overview and a comment from joe schorr in another thread, yes
2) After importing raw photos (referencing them to
their location on a hard drive) and editing them, can
I:
a) manually sort the remaining images
b) then rename them in that order (so that the new
name appears on the hard drive as well)
c) then sort by filename?
not sure yet, will have to wait to play with it ...
3) When cropping, is there perspective control? For
instance, if I am shooting a building, can I
straighten the lines?
do you mean the ability to correct perspective distortion? No ...
4) Can websites be directly uploaded to a 3rd party
server using ftp or do I need to export the website,
then upload using a separate ftp program?
as of the current version, no, and no mention of it in the overiew of new features ...
5) Sometimes when exporting files to a TIF or JPG, I
would like to manage these new files in the program
as well. Is there a way to import files into
Aperture during the export process? Or, would I have
to manually import the exported files. And is there
a way to tie each exported file to its master?
no, manually import, make a stack out them ...
6) Is there dual monitor support?
always has been
7) When lifting and stamping adjustments from one
photo to another, is crop one of the adjustments that
can be used?
no mention in new features - wait and see
8) I have a MacPro with 2gb of ram, but how will the
performance be with the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT video
card?
cannot comment on 7300 GT performance with 1.5, it isn't out yet ...
9) How does batch renaming photos work with stacks?
For instance, if you rename a group of photos with
stacks, are the photos in the stack included in the
renaming process?
as far as i know, if there are selected the get added to the batch process ...
Thanks!
sure thing

Hi, I just bought a new MB Air. Coming from a MB Pro. Should I clone it with T.Machine or store the important files on an external? Still need info from my pro but don't want to clutter up the Air from the start. Suggestions?

I don't know if I want all the crap I have collected but the ease of just cloning it is attractive? Can I just bring over email and pics and some docs? What should I do? Thanks! OS 10.68 on my pro.

Having a 1TB drive (about 2/3 full) I couldn't just use TimeMachine to move into the MBA; there wasn't enough space. If I had fewer applications and especially less music I probably would have migrated from TimeMachine. What I wound up doing was cloning my MBP to an external drive and then pruning it down to about 180GB. When the MBA arrived I used that external as my source for migrating and once I was certain all was well the external became my MBA TM drive.

Noise coming from my Macbook Pro Early 2011

I was just laying on my bed, and I sat up and moved my laptop relatively quickly(after the fact finding out I shouldn't have). There was a noise that sounded like slicing of a blade, which still happens if I move my laptop in some direction. If it's important, the fan was on when I moved it. My main issue is this slight "pitter patter" sound that is now non stop coming out of my laptop. It lasts for approximately 2-3 seconds, then stops for about 4 then does it again. I'm trying to count the number of "taps" in it, and it's about 12. I was hoping I could find a quick fix for it, instead of taking it back to Best Buy where I have another year on my warranty.

Best solution is to take it to Apple and have them look at your Macbook before more damage can occur....
You can try doing a SMC or PRAM reset if you wish to do so.....
But if no changes - Take it to Apple...
Good luck

Why do stills look so much better in Avid Xpress Pro?

I imported some stills into FCP (dimensions 2500x2000) and while they look fine in the viewer, they look terrible in the timeline. I tried importing the same still into AXP and it looks much better.
Any ideas why?
Thanks.

Just to back John up:
Shane's Stock Answer #2: Blurry playback
ONLY JUDGE THE QUALITY OF YOUR MATERIAL ON AN EXTERNAL NTSC MONITOR, OR AT LEAST A TV.
1. Disable overlays on the canvas
2. Make sure you've rendered everything (no green bars at the top of the timeline
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=24787
Video playback requires large amounts of data and many computations. In order to maintain frame rate and be viewable at a normal size, only about one-fourth of the DV data is used in displaying the movie to the screen. However, the DV footage is still at full quality, and is best viewed thru a TV or NTSC monitor routed thru your camera or deck.
Shane

Low audio when going from Xpress Pro to DVD SP

When I output from Avid Xpress Pro to DVD SP I get low audio on the final DVD.
I export my Xpress Pro sequences as QT References with the audio as an AIFF file. I was able to improve the audio a bit by going into APack and converting the AIFF to an AC3 file. Even after boosting all the audio in the sequence (back in Xpress Pro) 10DB it's still not great. Any ideas?

Mix your audio as hot as you can in the Avid...if you are using the -27 Dialogue Normalization setting, you are going to get the levles cut considerably. Use -31 (IIRC) instead...

Maybe making the switch from AVID to FCP, would like some input please.

Happy T-Day to all. Would really appreciate any thoughts on this. I have many questions and need some answers from folks who are not always pushing AVID ( my vendor) I am a one man shop and use all Apple apps (LiveType, Motion, etc.) but have always stayed in my comfort zone with AVID Xpro and MOJO. Am thinking of going to Media Composer but after a few days of consideration and a trip to an Apple store, I may do a complete turn around and commot to FCP. Recently made the move to HD with the Sony XDCAM HD system. Here are my questions...plese be patient, this is a major move for me.
1. If I purchase a new Intel G-5, will the internal SATA drives be OK for 35MPS HD?
2. What AJA card or product should I buy so I can view HD SDI on a client monitor and output HD to a Sony XDCAM HD F-70 Deck?
3. What graphics card should I order on the new machine?
4. Can I use the FAM ( File Access Mode) to tranfer content?
5. Any other considerations when ordering the new Intel machine?
I know I have many questions, but I really believe it is time for me to make the move. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks again.
Tdub

1. Yes, but just. You'd only get 1 stream. Faster drives would allow you to do more than one layer of real time playback. You could stripe more than one internal sata and get the job done that way.
2. Kona LHe will do this, however you'd gain the ability to upconvert and cross convert the video to just about any format with the Kona 3.
3.The X1900. Motion and some effects in FCP will take advantage of it... down the line FCP is likely to rely more on the GPU is an educated guess of mine. the top of the line card is faster, but not enough to substaniate the price if you're working in Video. If you were working in 3D CAD environments, then the top of the liner would be the best choice.
4.I don't use XDCAM here, so I'm presuming that you're talking about a transfer mode with that. I'm pretty sure FCP 5.1.2 added this capability. Might search the COW on this term in the FCP forum there. http://www.creativecow..net.
5.Working with HD and MPEG streams would leave me wanting the fastest of the three machines. You'll want 4 gigs of RAM, but it's less expensive from other than Apple. I know just how scary it can be to move to a new platform, and did exactly as you are contemplating when FCP 2 arrived. I've never looked back. Hang here once you get started, and we'll help you with the transition. There is a book out there in the pro training series from Apple/Peachpit on ediiting on FCP if you're coming from Avid. I'd recommend you get that book. Will ease the transition no doubt.
Hope you make the jump!
Jerry

Exporting video from Avid editor to MPEG-4

HELP!!!! I have an internet film contest to enter by the end of this week. I have finished editing it on AVID XPRESS PRO and tried to export it as an MPEG-4(it was a requirment) AND a QT movie onto my desktop. When I play it out, there's audio, but the video is a snowy pink/green/white mess. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE someone explain to me in layman's english what I have to do to make it play right. I have invested almost $2,000 in my film and for it not to be shown because of this error will be VERY dissappointing.

Do you have QT-Pro? If so, try exporting from the Avid as a QuickTime reference movie, then using QuickTime Pro to export the reference movie as an MPEG-4 QuickTime movie (or just as an MP4 file). It only takes a few seconds to create the reference movie (as that just references the Avid OMFs on your media drive) but I have found that QuickTime Pro's export features often work better than Avid's.
That's particularly true when I use the 3ivx codec with 2-pass output...there isn't any way to do the second pass using Avid's export utility, but QT-Pro allows for it.
--Dave Althoff, Jr.

From Avid to FCP (urgent)

a film was being edited on avid xpress pro, and half way through the director decided to switch to FCP, for reasons of connivance and costs, so i want to know if there is away i could transfer the avid project with all or most the work done on it to FCP.
i head that this is possible and its not a myth! so is it possible? how?
p.s., recapturing the film to FCP is not an option, very expensive.
also, the avid files are .omf and .aiff

dir.Mando wrote:
a film was being edited on avid xpress pro, and half way through the director decided to switch to FCP, for reasons of connivance and costs
In my experience, directors seem to make these decisions ill-informed of what and where costs can and will creep up. As the editor, don't be afraid to try to save the director from him or herself by dissuading them of the change. Just make sure you've done your research and your information is solid.
dir.Mando wrote:
p.s., recapturing the film to FCP is not an option, very expensive.
What format is the original material? Even though it may be expensive, it may very well be the cheaper option. Or perhaps staying with Avid is the cheaper option; I can't say not knowing many of the variables.
Switching platforms mid-stream is always a bad idea, but is sometimes necessary. It may or may not be such a necessity in your case.

Coming From Avid Xpress Pro 6.0

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