General error and out of memory with Final Cut Pro 6

I just upgraded to a Mac mini i7. What setting should I use to avoid these errors?

So you were successful in getting FCS 2 apps installed in Mountain Lion?
Are these messages you're getting now or ones that you have gotten in the past using FCP?
Out of memory warnings often caused by still images that are not RGB or trying to use unsupported media.
Russ

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General Error and Out of Memory Error - affecting multiple projects

I am running Final Cut Pro 6 on my 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4 iMac, with 1.25 GB RAM. OS X 10.4.11.
I have had this setup for more than a year and used it without any problems.
I have two projects stored on an external LaCie firewire drive with more than 140GB disk space remaining. As of this morning, I cannot work on either of them: both are throwing the "General Error" message, and one of them is also telling me it's "Out of Memory". On project #1, the "Out of Memory" occurs whenever I try to open a clip in the viewer, following a "General Error" message. On project #2, the "General Error" message occurs when I try to open the project; it gets halfway through the process and then throws the error, leaving me unable to open the timeline.
Both projects are short, less than 3 minutes long, and neither project contains any CMYK or grayscale graphics. Project #2 does have a short Motion sequence.
Things I have tried:
~ restarting and hard-rebooting
~ trashing preferences
~ rebuilding permissions
~ trashing render files
~ creating a new project
~ searching this forum and Google for other answers
Help?

Thanks for the support, Jim. I've had terrible experiences with Firewire drives in the past, too; regrettably, there doesn't seem to be an affordable alternative at this point.
I just looked up resetting the PMU, as that's not something I've done before. I really hope it's that simple, as the thought of recreating all these clips makes my head hurt. But I'll definitely try your suggestion of reconnecting individual media files first. I've been through that before.

"General Error" and "Out of Memory" for only certain files?

I have Final Cut Express 4 on Mac OS X Leopard and it has been working fine, up until now.
For some reason, when I try to view two clips in the tab to the left of the screen to find sections of them to put into my project, I get a message that says, "General Error" and when I click okay it says, "Error: Out of Memory". They are both mp4 files, and are 242.9 MB and 294.2 MB, and I have viewed them both on Quicktime. I don't understand why it is saying that it is out of memory when I still have 7 GB left on my computer and it still lets me view and add other files into my sequence.
Can someone help me out and tell me how to fix this? I'd really appreciate advise!

MPEG-4 is not a format that works in FCE. You'll have to convert it to one of FCE's format. Without knowing details about what the original format is it's impossible to say what you should convert it to.

How do i get a copy of IDVD and will it work with final cut pro x.

I have a new powerbook. I've purchased final cut pro x because express is no longer available. My Mac didn't come with iDVD and I can't find a suitable dvd authoring tool. Please... some suggestions for DVD authoring or how to get a copy of iDVD and will it even work with FCPx.

Call Apple they will sent out iDVD at no charge. (There are no realistic substitutes for iDVD.)
408-996-1010
800-692-7753
If you are still within your 15 day return period, nicely explain that you may return the computer without iDVD. That usually does the trick. You MUST speak to a senior advisor to get a free copy. The first tier people cannot do it.
If that doesn't work you can purchase iLife 11 (includes iDVD) on disk.
IDVD is a wonderful piece of software and well worth the low cost of $40.
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MC623Z-A-iLife-VERSION/dp/B003XKRZES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=U

FCE 3.5 "general error" and "out of memory" issues

Hey folks -
I'm sure you've covered this before, but couldn't find a good thread....
I've imported some flip footage for my kid's project (due in two days, of course!) and now we are encountering a "General Error" message followed directly by an "out of memory" message when we try to play a clip. I think there is plenty of memory to get started, not sure how to fix this. Tried trashing and repairing preferences.... Hmmm...
So very grateful for any assistance....!
Running a 2.4 GHz Intel Core Duo iMac, 84G remaining on the internal Hard Drive, and using a G-drive 1TB external drive with 340GB available as the scratch disc.

All set. Was going crazy, because I thought I had it, them lost it....! Your settings were perfect. Ended up downloading MPEG Streamclip program. Used codec "Apple Intermediate Codec", 29.97 frame rate, uncompressed 48k audio, and the setup that seemed happy was the last easy setup setting in FCE 3.5: HDV-Apple Intermediate Codec 720p30. I just needed to make sure I used a new sequence to import the newly transferred clips into.
Whew.
Really, many thanks for your assistance!
All the best,
DJ

Running out of Space with Final Cut Pro X 10.1.1

I have a 1 TG external hard drive that I have been using for the FCPX Library.
I check the properties and it is using 657.72GB of space. I have deleted all movies, files, music with on FCPX. I clearned the trash can and restarted my system and FCP Library file is still showing 657.72GB being used. I have a blank project FCP will not let me delete because it says you have to have at least one.
Has anyone else run into this problem. I am running out of space to do my video's and this is really annoying.
I really appreciate your help

You deleted all your movies? How did you do that? And what do you mean by movies? Do you mean the clips that you imported into FCP? When you imported, was it from a camera's memory card or from your computer? And do the clips exist anywhere else on your computer?
Sorry about all the questions, but just trying ensure that there are no misunderstandings due to terminology issues that might lead to problematic advice.
Russ

Error messages during editing with Final Cut Pro

Hello,
I am working with Final Cut Pro for the first time, editing my first indie movie project. The software normally works fine and when I started this project it ran fine for a while. But the software is now operating increasingly slow, to the point where it won't let me advance frame by frame. And I am getting several error icons popping up in the viewer window and the clip window to the right and I don't know what they mean. One of the icons is a little yellow triangle with a black exclamation point in the middle. Another is a little whi circle with a black letter x in the center. Another is a small green circle with a check in it. Does anyone know what any of this means? Could I be out of ram on the hardrive? I noticed that the changes occurred as soon as I did ctrl + z to undo an edit - it went haywire right after that. I would greatly appreciate any tips, thoughts, suggestions. Thank you.

Slow performance can come from a number of different things. Without knowing more detailed information about your setup or workflow, it's difficult to accurately troubleshoot.
-What kind of Mac are you using?
-What is your source format?
-Where is your source footage located?

Importing issues with Final Cut Pro X. Green flash and twitches while play back

Hello, I'm having some importing issues with Final Cut Pro X and I can't find any solution whatsoever. Perhaps my importing settings are wrong?
Anyways, I've done a lot of recordings on eye TV and HD PVR with some videos that are about 3 hours long. I exported them into H.264 files, which turns them into mpeg-4 files with AAC audio. Then I import them into final cut pro X and I notice it takes a long time for them to render the videos and I notice that there are some green screens and twitches while I play through the video.
Here is a screenshot of the green screen that I'm talking about:
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Could it be my 2 video graphics card that is causing this kind of issues? Or is there any solution to fix this?
In the past, I've used iMovie 09 and it worked out perfectly. However, the new iMovie 11 is terrible because it automatically optimzie my 3 hour long videos into making the importing process to (144 hours long to import). Is there any way to get iMovie 09 back or am I stuck on dealing with this Final Cut Pro X issues?
More information:
My Hauppauge HD PVR settings are set to custom. Video Constant Bit Rate, the average bit rate: 13.5 Mbps. The audio is AAC.
My project settings for video properties is set to custom, 720P HD Format, 1280 x 720 Resolution and 30P Rate. The audio and render properties is set to custom, audio channels is stereo, audio sample rate is 48kHz and the Render Format is Apple ProRes 422.
I export the video as a quicktime movie. The export setting is H.262.
The summary of the export is:
File type: Quicktime movie
Estimated size: 397GB
H.264, Width and height: 1280 x 720. Framte rate: 30 fps

My Hauppauge HD PVR settings are set to custom. Video Constant Bit Rate, the average bit rate: 13.5 Mbps. The audio is AAC.
My project settings for video properties is set to custom, 720P HD Format, 1280 x 720 Resolution and 30P Rate. The audio and render properties is set to custom, audio channels is stereo, audio sample rate is 48kHz and the Render Format is Apple ProRes 422.
I export the video as a quicktime movie. The export setting is H.262.
The summary of the export is:
File type: Quicktime movie
Estimated size: 397GB
H.264, Width and height: 1280 x 720. Framte rate: 30 fps

I updated to yosemite os and was in the middle of a project with final cut pro 10. Now it says final cut pro is incompatible. How can I access my project and/or update final cut?

I updated to yosemite os and was in the middle of a project with final cut pro 10. Now it says final cut pro is incompatible. How can I access my project and/or update final cut?

There is this offer of a trial version FC Pro X with 30 day runtime:
http://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/trial/
Too bad you didn't have a complete backup that could run the previous OS X
and then you could resume using an earlier Final Cut Pro (10) or (7) since a
clone would have been a means toward that position.
http://www.apple.com/support/finalcutpro/
http://www.apple.com/support/pro-apps/
This appears to be another good reason to check out all the reasons why one
would want or need to upgrade a working OS X version, since these kinds of
events are known to happen as a direct result.
Sorry to not have an answer to this, other than try & use the Trial version...
Or see if someone at Apple sales/support can field your issue w/ an answer.
Good luck & happy computing!

Is Final Cut Studio with Final Cut Pro 5 still relevant and usable?

Is Final Cut Studio with Final Cut Pro 5 still relevant and usable? I bought it about four or five years ago and never started learning it, but would like to start learning editing now. Thanks.

That is the version I have. What formats can I work with in FCP 5.1. For example, can I edit movies from my Nikon Coolpix 7900 point and shoot that is about five years old? My Panasonic DV camera that is also about five or six years old? Will I be able to burn these types of footage to disc once edited and watch them on a DVD player. Thanks for your former replies.

I have a Sony HVR-V1P, can i successfully capture and edit with Final Cut Pro X

I have a Sony HVR-V1P, can i successfully capture and edit with Final Cut Pro X

My HVR-A1U was able to capture just fine. The only issue I had is that it has mroe frequently than FCP 7 ever did find Timecode breaks and split my clip apart. I never had breaks before, so while it is possible I had them on this latest tape, I think X is just more picky. I mean heck, it found three in a one minute timeframe. My A1U worked with X without me needing to adjsut any settings form how I had it setup for 7.

Is Mavericks compatible with Final Cut Pro 7 and the rest of Studio 3?

I still use FCP 7 and limp along, but recent updates of FCP X are encouraging. Until I'm ready to take the plunge, would someone tell me if there's been any feedback re Mavericks' compatibility with Final Cut Pro 7 and the other software in the Studio 3 Suite - especially Compressor and DVD Studio Pro? I'd love to dl Mavericks but not if there are compatibility issues.
Thanks ~

Going from SL to Lion is not advised. Start clean.
Install Lion. Run updates. Install FCS. Run updates.
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TS1846 I have some troubles recently with Final Cut Pro 7 and would like to remove my preferences. I can't find any "com.apple.finalcutpro.plist" file from the Preferences folder but I do have some preferences. So, where could be the file ?

I have some troubles recently with Final Cut Pro 7 and would like to remove my preferences. I can't find any "com.apple.finalcutpro.plist" file from the Preferences folder but I do have some preferences. So, where could be the file ?

Digital Rebellion has you covered: http://www.digitalrebellion.com/prefman/

I get this message often with final cut pro 7 "Autosave: File Error: Unknown file?

I get this message often with final cut pro 7 "Autosave: File Error: Unknown file?

Is you're autosave folder on a drive that's not formatted macosextended? You set the location for the autosave folder in system settings which can be found in the FinalCutPro Menu. Also, the best way to trash fcp preferences is using Digital Rebellion's Preference Manager
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2491

LATINOS ARE SCREWED with final cut pro x. Everytime I use tildes like á for example. FCPX freezes and restarts.... really is a bummer. And on a side note, Color Curves? 3 Wheel Color Wheels? XML support? Can´t wait for multicam. God Bless!

With final cut pro x. Every time I use tildes like á for example. FCPX freezes and restarts.... really is a bummer. PLZ FIX. Here in Colombia I can not use FCPX for projects which involve names or text. (ALL PROJECTS)
And on a side note, Color Curves? 3 Wheel Color Wheels (color board is great, but i didnt read a 400 page book on 3 wheel color correction for nothing) ? XML support? Can´t wait for multicam. God Bless!
FCPX IS GREAT. It really is. Just a few features are required.....

w andrewfromjupiter wrote:
Tildes can be both
I think the idea that an acute accent can also be called a "tilde" is total nonsense.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilde
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acute_accent
But good idea to report the bug here:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/finalcutpro.html

General error and out of memory with Final Cut Pro 6

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