No Alpha when import in Motion

Hi,
I have a clip that i need to export with Alpha Chanel in Motion.
For export, I use proRes 4444 with millions colors + but when i import the clip in Motion, the millions color + become Millions Color Only... > So , i loose the transparency and got a black background...
Any help is appreciated

Tom Wolsky wrote:
If you are exporting with alpha from FCP make sure the section you're exporting is NOT rendered. If it's rendered then the render file, which will contain no alpha channel, is built into the export file.
Good call, Tom, but sad. That ol' bug got fixed with FCP7. I can export alpha clips easily these days, it's just rare that I need to.
bogiesan

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All MacBook and MacBook Pro computers, PowerBook G4 computers starting with PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5GHz), PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz), and PowerBook G4 (17-inch 1.67GHz) and iBook computers starting with iBook G4 (Mid 2005) have Sudden Motion Sensor technology, built-in protection for the hard disk that is designed to help prevent disk failures if the computer is dropped or undergoes severe vibration. The Sudden Motion Sensor is designed to detect unusually strong vibrations, sudden changes in position or accelerated movement. If the computer is dropped, the Sudden Motion Sensor instantly parks the hard drive heads to help reduce the risk of damage to the hard drive on impact. When the Sudden Motion Sensor senses that the PowerBook position is once again stable, it unlocks the hard drive heads, and you are up and running within seconds.
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