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Hi, Eric here. I haven't been on this forum for a while (maybe that's a good thing!).
I'm working on a project that is incorporating photoshop (layered) files. There are 6 pictures on top of each other (each a different person, with the background cut away in Photoshop).
When I work with one of these files FCP runs a little slow. 2 or 3 files and it runs real slow. 4 or 5 files and it starts crashing every couple minutes. Now, it's at the point where the project literally won't even open. It opens for a brief moment, then before I can do anything it crashes. Other projects still open as normal.
As far as I know, my computer is not at fault (ie, 1.5 GB SDRAM, Dual 2 GHz PowerPC G5). The computer is almost 5 years old but is running fine otherwise.
Is this normal or are there some settings I can change, something to upgrade?
Thank you very much. Happy editing.
Eric

Thanks Randy. I did read the thread. I am zooming them but only very slightly. Like 12-15%. All resolutions are 300dpi I know that.
I'm anxious to try deleting the CMYK file from the timeline/project... IF IT WILL OPEN!!! This is the worst it has been. I've had this happen but usually at least after a restart the timeline will open. This time nothing. Honestly, I don't know if the project will ever open again, but I'll keep trying.
Otherwise, assuming PS files are 300 dpi, RGB, and not too large, is it common for FCP to get this bogged down when working with them? Just doesn't seem right.
Thanks again.
Eric

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