LIVE TYPE UPGRADE

Okay gone up to version 2 thru FCP studio and it has wiped out templates media everything and will not find the data I put in from the 2 DVD's. Have read other posts on this with no real help. At this point all I have are the fades and regular text nothing else.
How do you delete it all and start again, or go back to version 1?

Did it really delete them, or does it just not see them?
Do a search for the files using Spotlight to see if they are still on the drive or not. If they are, just make an alias to where LT is looking for them now. The files should be in boot>library>application support>Livetype. If not, put them there.
You shouldn't have to delete anything. It's still there from the original install, it's just that LT is looking in the wrong place.
bob

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Imac won't let me install Final cut studio 2..it will let me install the upgrade, but it has no live type and i need it to work on my current projects. How do I get Live type back installed in iMac

I just purchased an iMac for home and went to install final cut studio 2 and it gave me an error saying something about "PowerPC" not used or something like that. Installed the studio upgrade just fine...but it has no "Live Type" which I need to work on projects I have been using in my Mac Pro at my work place. How do I get "Live Type" to install in this iMac? Downloaded Live Type upgrade but that won't update cause there's no "Live Type" in the applications.

It sounds like you have Lion installed on your new imac, although your profile says SL 10.6.8 (you may want to change this.)
If you have the Snow Leopard install disc I believe you can install "Rosetta" from the extras folder which will then, if you have the original FCS2 discs , allow you to select and install Live Type and LIve Type content only from the custom install options.
I hope this will work for you.
DM

PDF File Size - Live Type with Flattened Images

I am looking for a way to Export my PDF to include live type but flatten all other imagery (like saving as a JPG).
I work on fairly large catalogs - intended for print - that later need to be saved for web. The imagery is just too complex for the PDF to constantly be rendering every image element on every page of my catalog. These catalogs need to include that searchable text data & live links built within InDesign.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am currently on CS5.5, but hoping to upgrade soon. Thank you!

See this post: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/998458 If you want to make the file even smaller, adjust the compression settings to a lower resolution.

Media Missing in Live Type File Error Message

So I just upgraded to FCE 3.5 and have been playing around with LIve Type.
Yesterday I succeeded in making some titles with textured backgrounds etc. and getting them into FC. Today, I can still make the titles in Live Type, but when I import them into FC I get this message, in front of a purplish background, on the icon in the FC browser and when I drag the thumbnail into the viewer.
Media Missing in LIve Type File.
I have gone into project properties in Live Type and checked the "render background" box. I have also moved my media sequences above the background divider in the time line.
Nothing shows up in FCE, not even my text. But if I do a title with only text it shows up. If I include a texture and some effects, it does not show up. I just tried it with effects only and they show up. So it appears that it is a texture media problem. As soon as I open the text/effect title and add a texture, it comes up with this error in FCE.
My files for live type are on an external hard drive. it mounts fine. I can see all my titles fine in Live Type. They render fine. But don't show up in FCE.
I am working on a MacBook.
Any help?

When I Render it it shows up, but only for a few seconds then it goes black for a few more seconds. This happens when I have my in and out points set in LT and check, render only between in and out points, it also happens when this box is not checked. So I don't get the full time of my title effect.
My problem is that I didn't have to render before, why do I have to go to the trouble to render now?
I don't have to render on my iMac, it just works there. No rendering or exporting required. ?
Dan

How to add Live Type in the external editor windows?

I was just refreshing myself by one of the FCP dvds from magent media where Even Schechtman show his window of External Editors in System Settings.
I have the latest FCP version but that line which reads "Live Type" in external editor window is missing. Though he didnt discuss anything on the dvd but made me curious of my observation.
How Can I add Live Type message box which can be checked in External editor Window?
Thanks

This is something specific to FCP4.x ... it does not appear in FCP5.x
Final Cut Pro HD: LiveType does not appear in the External Editors tab
Under some circumstances, the External Editors tab (choose Final Cut Pro HD > System Settings) in Final Cut Pro HD does not display a setting for "LiveType Movie Files."
This can happen if you installed Final Cut Pro HD from a new Final Cut Pro HD disc, as opposed to installing it from an upgrade. If you upgraded from Final Cut Pro 4 to Final Cut Pro HD, you will not have this issue. If you upgraded from an earlier version of Final Cut Pro using an upgrade disc, you will not have this issue.
You can still add LiveType files to the timeline even if LiveType does not appear in the External Editors tab. The behavior may be slightly different, depending on whether you add a LiveType project file or a LiveType movie file to the Timeline.
If you add a LiveType project file (for example, MyProject.ipr) to the Timeline and then choose to open it in an External Editor, the file will open automatically in LiveType as a LiveType project.
If you add a rendered LiveType movie file to the Timeline and then choose to open it in an External Editor, the file will open in the Editor you've selected for Video Files (in the External Editors tab) or in QuickTime Player if none is selected.
In summary, "LiveType Movie Files," only appears if you upgrade to Final Cut Pro HD from an earlier version of Final Cut Pro 4. It is not required in the External Editors beacuse a LiveType project file will automatically open in the LiveType application and a movie rendered from LiveType will automatically open in QT Player.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300451

Live type - artifacts some times

I have a half dozen live type titles all developed from the same basic set of elements- only differeing in the language on the titlesThe first set i place weeks ago they are all fine, this week i simply copied them and pasted them in another area of the video i am working on and 2 out of 6 of them when rendered showed interlacing lines.
I deleted them and readded them directly - still interlace lines - anyone have any ideas about this?

When I upgraded to LiveType 2, I thought I could skip installing the LT media discs, after all the files are already installed, right. Afraid not -all my LT media was deleted. I dragged a few folders from my backup across, to find that they did not work in LT 2.
My conclusion:
The .afp files are only compatible with version 1.x of LiveType.
Version 2 must use the .ltlf files.
As to why some of your afp files work yet others don't, I'm am not sure.
Are you familiar with FontMaker (in LiveType's "File" menu)? Maybe that could be used to convert the afp files.

Live Type crashes every time I try to use the "Place" function.

Everytime I try to use the Place command and import a graphic, Live Type just shuts down. How do I fix this?
Todd

That's interesting Todd. You're on 10.4.5, and "Place" selection crashes Live Type. I'm getting the same thing on 10.4.3, so upgrading the OS may not solve my problem. Plus I don't want to upgrade the OS in the middle of a project. Bad Idea!
However I have a second system with 10.4.5, and the "Place" and "Place movie" work fine. So for the time being I'm going to build th graphics there. A workaround, but it's a little cumbersome.
I tried rebooting, reparing permissions, deleting preferences for LT, but those didn't help.
My next step is to re-install LT only, but I don't want to do this until I output the project I'm working on. (It's two months in the making, and I don't want to mess anything up.) I know it's overly cautious, but there's too much at stake.
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What particular FCP bundle has Live Type included?

Hello
Most FCP packages like this one don't appear to have to have Live Type included?
http://www.superwarehouse.com/AppleFinal_Cut_Studio_v._5.1/MA285ZA/ps/1483013
Here's another one (academic version that does)
http://cgi.ebay.com/APPLE-FINAL-CUT-STUDIO-HD-5-1-PRO-FREE-SHIPPING_W0QQitemZ320 117452377QQihZ011QQcategoryZ80245
Don't know much about academic, except it runs on both PowerPC and Intel Macs? The academic version isn't eligible for upgrading, otherwise this software is identical to retail version - be cautious of it?
I was looking for a an older (unregistered), bundle that does have 'Live Type'
Thanx

Andy
Unless I'm missing something, when you read the entire description for that link that I sent you, I can't find mention of 'Live Type'
Is it there? As I said, perhaps they just don't put that on the outside of the box?
Andy - actually I was using that link to ONLY describe the features - I can actually buy a legit sealed box of version 1 for about $600 - and you can't beat that - yes it's legal and legit - most folks here immediately assume that you're gonna be foolish enough to get ripped off - or do something wrong - not me - I'm very experienced - I was just trying to save some money....
Thanx

Live Type Update has never occured

2 very savi mac users in my office told me that I just needed to go to the Apple and select Software Updates.
Since Live Type 1.2 was brand new I've never had a software update for this program. Has there been one released?
The same applies to Motion.
Thanks for any "schooling"
10.3.9 OS
Live Type 1.2
FCP 4.5

LiveType version 1.2 is the version that's included with FCP 4.5. That's as high as you'll go unless you upgrade to a newer version of Final Cut.

Live Type not loaded when I loded Final Cut Studio

I just upgraded to a Mac Pro from an i Mac. I loaded Final Cut Studio and Live Type was not loaded I do not see it in my applications folder. Do I have to reload the whole Final Cut app. or can I load Live Type only. If so from which disc would I have to load Live Type ?

You can install it from and older version of FCP. Run the installer and it will tell you which discs to load.

Live type keeps asking me to register

Not every time I start it but a few times since I upgraded the FCS3, which doesn't have Live type anyway. It's strange because everything seems to work ok, it just wants me to re-register over and over. Anyone else experience this nonsense?

Go to the following location in Finder:
Hard Drive / Library / Application Support / Pro Apps and look for the file "Final Cut Studio System ID"
What is it's creation date? Normally your FCS serial is stored in there.
Perhaps the new version has overwritten the old Final Cut Studio System ID, so LiveType is expecting to see the older number and is getting the new ID when it polls that file?
As I don't yet have the new FCS, I will check with a couple of buddies who do and ask them how they resolved this.
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Apply Style or Favorites options in Live Type?

Hello, just trying to figure out live type, and I have a question.
I am using it to create info graphics on a dvd presentation, and I am wondering:
Do I have to manually format each different line of text, or is there a way that I can save a set of formatting parameters (font, size, drop shadow settings, color) and apply a style to given text, or do I have to format each line every time. I looked in the manual, and searched this forum and didn't find anything helpful.
I can't believe there isn't a way to do it, but I can't find it. Maybe saving it as a LiveType (even though there is no motion or effects)?
Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Ken

You've got a couple choices here.
You can always copy a text track...paste it on a new track and then change your text.
If you have a more involved and layered graphics you could also create a template.
To save your project as a template:
1 Place the project file (.ipr) in a folder in this location: /Library/Application Support/
LiveType/Templates.
2 Generate a short QuickTime movie of the project (with the same name but an
appropriate movie extension, such as .mov or .mp4).
Once you do this, the template will appear in the preview window of the
Template Browser.

How do I change the font color in Live Type?

How can I change the font color in Live Type?

By trial and error, I also learned that the slide icon just to the right of the color box must be moved to the right in order for the new color to be visible. Of course, the amount to which the slide is moved determines the intensity of and color. Thanks for putting me on the right track (no pun intended).

Live Type graphics interfering with audio on playback to output monitor

New to Mac, so bare with me.
When I drop live type graphics in timeline and play with the built in audio, plays fine. When I output it to mini dv to record via firewire, and hit play the audio is fine till the timeline marker goes past the end of the graphic, then the audio drops out for a few seconds, then its o.k. again. This happens on every graphic, no exceptions. Now the audio is coming through the NTSC speakers.
Funny thing though, we I play back the recorded tape, the audio plays fine.
The audio also plays fine on the built in speakers. Onlu when outputted to firewire to the mini dv.
This is very annoying.
Can someone help please?
Using a LaCie 500 gig firewire drive, via the 800 firewire port.
Thanks

Not to be ignorant ha ha.
How do I mix down the audio? Do you think that if I hit play on the timeline and then hit record on dv, that might work?
Will give that a shot though!
Thanks,Jerry
Gerard

Live type wont open error ?

I have a problem....
I had to reinstall my OS "overtop" the old OS 10.4.6
when I tried to open FCP or Live type I got an error message
"This program requires Quicktime 7.0.4 or higher"
so I installed quicktime 7.1.3 and FCP opens & works
~HOWEVER~
when I try to open LIVE TYPE now I get the message
*Class Error for ProSystemStore class not loaded)
did I get the wrong Quicktime file?
What can I do?
Help
Stephanie

Sounds like you only installed the two LiveType Data DVDs and didn't install the application. The actual LiveType application is on the Final Cut Pro or Final Cut Studio DVD. Run the FCP installer again and be sure you select LiveType as the application to install in addition to FCP.

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