Out of disk space when exporting

im trying to export a project to quick time and saving it to the desktop..
and a window appears telling out of disk space...
What to do???????
thank you...

You just have to specify the drive you wish to export to, in the export dialog interface...
What other drives do you have available?
K
EDIT - What are you exporting, and what is the current workflow you're following.
If you simply don't have disk space, you could try exporting a reference movie...(uncheck 'make movie self-contained') Be aware that if you do this, you MUST retain all media that the file contains, and it won't work on another system...without the identical material anyway.
But if you're that low on disk space, you really need to find a longer term solution, like an additional drive, or simply delete unnecessary media from a drive.

Similar Messages

Out of disk space when exporting a 10 min video!

I am trying to export a FCPX project that is roughly 10 mins long. It has transitions, text, music etc. I have a MBA 4gb, 120gb SSD, Intel i5.
The problem is, about half way through it crashes saying that the startup disk is nearly full, even though I have 40gb free before starting.
I have even tried moving all the events and project to an external drive and exporting the file to the same drive but it doesnt make any difference.
The confusing thing is, I exported another file a week early, about 10 mins long and that worked fine. I have the same amount of free disk space as I did then.
Any ideas? Is there a way to set FCP to use the external drive exclusively and not the startup disk?
I am trying to export using the following compressor settings: (It still fails if I use a lower quality export)
Name: High Quality
Description: No description
File Extension: m4v
Estimated size: 2.25 GB/hour of source
Device: Apple TV HD
Frame sync rate: 5 seconds
Video Encoder
          Width and Height: Automatic
          Pixel aspect ratio: Default
          Crop: None
          Padding: None
          Frame rate: (100% of source)
          Frame Controls: Automatically selected: Off
          Codec Type: H.264
          Multi-pass: On, frame reorder: On
          Pixel depth: 24
          Spatial quality: 50
          Min. Spatial quality: 50
          Temporal quality: 50
          Min. temporal quality: 50
          Average data rate: 5 (Mbps)
          Maximum data rate: 14 (Mbps)
Audio Encoder
          Sample Rate: 44.100kHz
          Channels: 2
          Bits Per Sample: 16
          AAC encoder quality: high
          Data rate: 128 Kbps

The problem was an effect I had on one clip. I delted all the effects on all clips and exported without any issues. I then re-applied all the effects and this worked fine also. It was just a correupted effect on one clip that was causing the problem.

Problem: Final Cut Pro X inaccurately reports "Out of disk space", when I have 333GB free.

Problem: Final Cut Pro X inaccurately reports "Out of disk space", when I have 333GB free.
Trying to "share" the compound clip I've created as an mp4 1080p file.

Editing MP4 media can create all sorts of havoc with FCP.
Convert the clips to .mov files – either Compressor or MPEG Streamclip will do that – preferably in Pro Res 422
Russ

"out of disk space" when trying to export

I'm working on a Macbook Pro and Final Cut Pro HD version 4.5. Here's the deal:
I'm trying to move a project into iDVD, so I'm exporting it as a Quicktime Movie. After about a minute of exporting, the "Error: out of disk space" window pops up. I have almost 3 gigs on my external drive which, I think, should be enough for the file.
On another post, someone with the same problem said it was a faulty timecode that made the project seem reeeaaallly long and the drive didn't have enough room for that long duration. I believe this might be the cause of my "error" because at the very beginning of my project the time code reads 01:00:00;00. If this IS the problem, how do I fix it? If not, what do I do?
I am a very amateur film editor and would very much appreciate any help!
Thanks.
Message was edited by: jraks

Two things:
1. That is not nearly enough of available space. At least 20 GBs is needed.
2. FCP 4.5 HD is a PPC app; you are running it on a Intel Mac. Not compatible and you will have issues. I'm surprised you were able to install it.

Out of disk space when copying files from server to server

Servers: NW 5.1.7
Workstation: Windows 98SE with client32 v3.4
There is a batch file that copies files from server A to server B. At certain point, the copying gets stuck and message is displayed on the workstation: ""Network Status. Client32: out of disk space writing file to server B." Unless I press OK, the copying will not continue. There's plenty of space and memory, no quotes or user restrictions on server B. This procedure worked for years without any problem and nothing was altered on the servers or workstation at time of occurrence.

Did you purge the volumes ?
How high is ratio between compressed and noncompressed data on volumes?
I assume, that for this usage (copy one server to another) you should
seek the different way (program), which transfer the compressed data
with untouched state of compression.
Jindrich Kovar
Marty Fox napsal(a):
> Servers: NW 5.1.7
> Workstation: Windows 98SE with client32 v3.4
> There is a batch file that copies files from server A to server B. At certain point, the copying gets stuck and message is displayed on the workstation: ""Network Status. Client32: out of disk space writing file to server B." Unless I press OK, the copying will not continue. There's plenty of space and memory, no quotes or user restrictions on server B. This procedure worked for years without any problem and nothing was altered on the servers or workstation at time of occurrence.

Out of disk space when trying to download latest update to itunes

I bought a couple of new songs and I cannot even download them to my IPhone 5, because it says that my iTunes needs an update. I tried to dowload the update and it keeps telling me that I am out of disk space. Anyone have a solution to this?

Two things:
1. That is not nearly enough of available space. At least 20 GBs is needed.
2. FCP 4.5 HD is a PPC app; you are running it on a Intel Mac. Not compatible and you will have issues. I'm surprised you were able to install it.

HT1338 I keep getting running out of disk space. when I check I have a large amount of stuff on yellow called other what is it and how do I get rid of it ?

I am getting a full disk message.
When I check I have a large amount of material described as Other and is coded yellow on the information bar.

"Other" simply means anything that isn't recognised as music, video, images, software (apps) or a backup. So, PDFs, .doc files, text files, disk images yadda yadda yadda. All sorts of things.
If you want to get an idea of what's taking up space on your drive, try GrandPerspective.

MXF export flagged as "out of disk space" - never finishes

Have an AVC-INTRA project which has a motion jpeg sequence in it. When I attempt to export the entire sequence as MXF - avc-intra 100 the export through media encoder stops between 50 and 65% and a message comes up by windows indicating that an application needs to close. Media Encoder CS5 5.0.1 does not complete the encoding and generates an error messege "out of disk space" However, there is ample space on the drive being used to export the project. Is there a file size limit to mxf export or duration limit to mxf export? DO NOT UNDERSTAND why this export is not completing!
Need help! Thanks.

At first I thought I had a rendering issue with mxf but discovered Premiere Pro CS5 was creating the CONTENTS folder for the mxf on the right drive as per panasonics requirements. Of course any sequence you export as an MXF file gets broken up into chunks in the contents folder. One concern I have is if there is a limit in length or file size that the export is being limited to. My sequence is 90 minutes in length. Or better yet is the MXF container running out of chunk names for the sequence thus terminating the export. Not sure on both. I remember back in 1.5 or 2 when there was a bug concerning rendering long sequences but I thought Adobe has gotten past those types of errors. Maybe not. I checked the project size and there doesn't seem to be anything unusually large or strange going on with the project size. This sequence is picture only with no audio. If anyone else has a long sequence I recommend trying this to see if you get the same results. Export should not be duration limited. The other area I am thinking could be a problem is with memory management. I've got 12 gigs of ram and I set media encoder to use a max of 9 gigs. I'm wondering is there is something loosing track of memory on a longer export. Created a new project and will try again. This is my fourth attempt today.
Rob

"out of disk space" error with Quicktime export

Hi - just trying to export a fairly small (3 minute) video sequence to record via iDVD. When I try to export the sequence as a Quicktime movie, I get an "out of disk space" error. I don't understand why - the video is not that big, and I have over 30 GB of free disk space. I suspect I'd be able to do it if I deselect the "self-contained" option - but I don't understand why 30 GB of disk space isn't enough.
Other details: FC Express 3.0

Well, I thought everything had been rendered, but I'd missed a couple of transitions. When I tried to render those, I got another "out of memory" error. Turns out I'd misinterpreted what the "minimum scratch disk size" setting meant - it was set to 32000 MB - I thought that meant that 32 GB would be available for storage, but I guess it means that the 32 GB will NOT be available for storage.
Anyway, I changed that minimum to 10000 MB, and now everything works....
Thanks!
Bob P

"out of disk space" error on export, or stalls at 100%- but I have plenty!

Can anyone help me with this?
I'm using FCE HD 3.0 on an iMac 2.66 Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB, running Snow Leopard.
I have over 700Gb available on the internal hard disc.
I'm trying to export a short (under 4 min) movie as a self contained Quicktime file. The footage was captured as DV-PAL anamorphic. On export the status bar says it will take "about a minute" counts down as expected but then stops at 100% and fails to finish. I left it at that point over night last night and when I came back to it this morning I had an "out of disk space" error.
I've tried trashing preferences.
If I export using Quicktime conversion things work fine.
Thanks
Mary

FCE3 isn't supported on recent versions of the OS or QuickTime. Strange things can happen because of this.

"error: out of disk space message" while exporting Quick time file

Got an "error: out of disk space message" while exporting a 94min hdv project to the quicktime conversion (format:QT mvie, use mose recent settings / Options-dv/dvcpro -ntsc, size-dimensions compressor native) I also tried using compressor to creat a QT movie and got same error message. It gives me an estimate of 4-6 hrs, runs and at the end of 4hrs it gives me the error message. It is a large project, transitions filters 4+vid tracks 9 audio tracks, but Im using a dual4core, 4 gigs of ram.
Is this a ram or hard drive problem. I asume its the disk but cant imagine Im running out of space.
I've tried sending it to the "hard drive bay 1" with 30 free gigs and to the "hard drive bay2" which has 22 gigs open. can't imagine we are making a file bigger than that. I'm thinking about sending it to an external drive with 60 gigs free.
Any help would be great since We have our sound mixer waiting for this as a video reference. Also trying to export OMF files but they are greater than 2 gigs so we're gonna try and split the track up with 4 tracks, 3 tracks & 2 tracks. This has been over a years worth of work and our sound mixing is the last thing to do. Please help us over the hump and I'll thank you on our website, thelaughingplanet and maybe even send you a copy of the movie. Marc

""hard drive bay 1" with 30 free gigs and to the "hard drive bay2" which has 22 gigs"
Sounds like you're getting perilously low on drive space, you should always leave about 15% free on a drive for the OS to do it's thing. Either backup and clear some room, or get another drive.

Exporting 90 min project into Q/T. Error out of disk space??

After an atmmpted export reaching 99% - Message "Error out of disk space"
Can't export full movie.
Tried exporting in smaller chunks and that seems to work but obviously not the result i'm after.

OK, let's play 20 questions!
Here are the first four:
Where is your media stored?
What codec are you exporting?
What drive are you exporting to?
How full is that drive?

"Out of Disk Space" Error When there are 198GB available

We are attempting to capture a two hour video from VHS through an ADVC-300 box. We can capture short videos easily. For some reason we keep getting an "out of disk space" error even though there are 198GB free on the scratch disk which is an external LaCie hooked through USB 2. The settings for the scratch disk have the Limit Capture unchecked.
Any ideas why this is happening? I've seen some postings about timecodes effecting capture, but since this is VHS through a box, that should effect things, right?
-Kirk

dont know if its the cause of the specific error, but USB2 is not at all suitable for capture, especially long captures
USB2 has excellent burst transfer rates but does not have the sustained transfer rate necessary for video capture

Dense Restructure 1070020 Out of disk space. Can't create new data file

During a Dense Restructure we receive: Error(1070020) Out of disk space. Cannot create a new [Data] file.
Essbase 6.5.3 32-bit
Windows 2003 32bit w/16GB RAM
Database is on E: drive with 660GB space total, database is ~220GB.
All cubes are unlimited
Tried restoring from backup same problem.
Over years and years the database is never recalculated, never exported and imported, never verified. Only new data loaded and dense restructured.
Towards the end of a dense restructure (about 89 pan files through about 101 2GB pag files), getting an error: Error(1070020) Out of disk space. Cannot create a new [Data] file.
There are still several hundred GB of free space available, and we can write to this free space outside of the essbase application within windows.
The server's file system is consistent, defragmented, and can prove use of additional space. Hard drive controller and system does not report any "hardware issues".
Essbase.cfg file
; The following entry specifies the full path to JVM.DLL.
JvmModuleLocation C:\Hyperion\Essbase\java\jre13\bin\hotspot\jvm.dll
;This statement loads the essldap.dll as a valid authentication module
;AuthenticationModule LDAP essldap.dll x
DATAERRORLIMIT 30000
;These settings are here to deal with error 1040004
NETRETRYCOUNT 2000
NETDELAY 1600
App log
[Sat Oct 17 13:59:32 2009]Local/removedfrompost/removedfrompost/admin/Info(1007044)
Restructuring Database [removedfrompost]
[Sat Oct 17 15:48:42 2009]Local/removedfrompost/removedfrompost/admin/Error(1070020)
Out of disk space. Cannot create a new [Data] file. [adIndNewFile] aborted
[Sat Oct 17 15:48:42 2009]Local/removedfrompost///Info(1008108)
Essbase Internal Logic Error [7333]
[Sat Oct 17 15:48:42 2009]Local/removedfrompost///Info(1008106)
Exception error log [C:\HYPERION\ESSBASE\app\removedfrompost\log00002.xcp] is being created...
log00002.xcp
Assertion Failure - id=7333 condition='((!( dbp )->bFatalError))'
- line 11260 in file datbuffm.c
- arguments [0] [0] [0] [0]
Additional log info from database start to restructure failure
Starting Essbase Server - Application [removedfrompost]
Loaded and initialized JVM module
Reading Application Definition For [removedfrompost]
Reading Database Definition For [removedfrompost]
Reading Database Definition For [TempOO]
Reading Database Definition For [WTD]
Reading Database Mapping For [removedfrompost]
Writing Application Definition For [removedfrompost]
Writing Database Definition For [removedfrompost]
Writing Database Definition For [TempOO]
Writing Database Definition For [WTD]
Writing Database Mapping For [removedfrompost]
Waiting for Login Requests
Received Command [Load Database]
Writing Parameters For Database [removedfrompost]
Reading Parameters For Database [removedfrompost]
Reading Outline For Database [removedfrompost]
Declared Dimension Sizes = [289 125 2 11649 168329 1294 622 985 544 210 80 2016 11 9 9 8 8 1 1 6 1 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 77 2 65 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 260 4 3018 52 6 39 4 1577 6 ]
Actual Dimension Sizes = [289 119 1 1293 134423 1294 622 985 544 210 80 2016 11 9 9 8 8 1 1 6 1 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 77 2 65 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 260 4 3018 52 6 39 4 1577 5 ]
The number of Dynamic Calc Non-Store Members = [80 37 0 257 67 ]
The number of Dynamic Calc Store Members = [0 0 0 0 0 ]
The logical block size is [34391]
Maximum Declared Blocks is [1960864521] with data block size of [72250]
Maximum Actual Possible Blocks is [173808939] with data block size of [17138]
Formula for member [4 WK Avg Total Sls U] will be executed in [CELL] mode
Formula for member [Loc Cnt] will be executed in [CELL] mode
Formula for member [OH Str Cnt] will be executed in [CELL] mode
Formula for member [Current Rtl] will be executed in [CELL] mode
Essbase needs to retrieve [1017] Essbase Kernel blocks in order to calculate the top dynamically-calculated block.
The Dyn.Calc.Cache for database [removedfrompost] can hold a maximum of [76] blocks.
The Dyn.Calc.Cache for database [removedfrompost], when full, will result in [allocation from non-Dyn.Calc.Cache memory].
Writing Parameters For Database [removedfrompost]
Reading Parameters For Database [removedfrompost]
Unable to determine the amount of virtual memory available on the system
Index cache size ==> [1048576] bytes, [128] index pages.
Index page size ==> [8192] bytes.
Using buffered I/O for the index and data files.
Using waited I/O for the index and data files.
Unable to determine the amount of virtual memory available on the system
Reading Data File Free Space Information For Database [removedfrompost]...
Data cache size ==> [3145728] bytes, [22] data pages
Data file cache size ==> [0] bytes, [0] data file pages
Missing Database Config File [C:\HYPERION\ESSBASE\APP\removedfrompost\removedfrompost\removedfrompost.cfg], Query logging disabled
Received Command [Get Database Volumes]
Received Command [Load Database]
Writing Parameters For Database [TempOO]
Reading Parameters For Database [TempOO]
Reading Outline For Database [TempOO]
Declared Dimension Sizes = [277 16 2 1023 139047 ]
Actual Dimension Sizes = [277 16 1 1022 138887 ]
The number of Dynamic Calc Non-Store Members = [68 3 0 0 0 ]
The number of Dynamic Calc Store Members = [0 0 0 0 0 ]
The logical block size is [4432]
Maximum Declared Blocks is [142245081] with data block size of [8864]
Maximum Actual Possible Blocks is [141942514] with data block size of [2717]
Essbase needs to retrieve [1] Essbase Kernel blocks in order to calculate the top dynamically-calculated block.
The Dyn.Calc.Cache for database [TempOO] can hold a maximum of [591] blocks.
The Dyn.Calc.Cache for database [TempOO], when full, will result in [allocation from non-Dyn.Calc.Cache memory].
Writing Parameters For Database [TempOO]
Reading Parameters For Database [TempOO]
Unable to determine the amount of virtual memory available on the system
Index cache size ==> [1048576] bytes, [128] index pages.
Index page size ==> [8192] bytes.
Using buffered I/O for the index and data files.
Using waited I/O for the index and data files.
Unable to determine the amount of virtual memory available on the system
Reading Data File Free Space Information For Database [TempOO]...
Data cache size ==> [3145728] bytes, [144] data pages
Data file cache size ==> [0] bytes, [0] data file pages
Missing Database Config File [C:\HYPERION\ESSBASE\APP\removedfrompost\TempOO\TempOO.cfg], Query logging disabled
Received Command [Get Database Volumes]
Received Command [Load Database]
Writing Parameters For Database [WTD]
Reading Parameters For Database [WTD]
Reading Outline For Database [WTD]
Declared Dimension Sizes = [2 105 2 11649 158778 1279 609 971 531 208 78 2017 11 9 9 1 1 1 1 6 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 77 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 260 3 2954 52 6 39 4 1581 6 ]
Actual Dimension Sizes = [1 99 1 1293 127722 1279 609 971 531 208 78 2017 11 9 9 1 1 1 1 6 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 77 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 260 3 2954 52 6 39 4 1581 5 ]
The number of Dynamic Calc Non-Store Members = [0 29 0 257 57 ]
The number of Dynamic Calc Store Members = [0 0 0 0 0 ]
The logical block size is [99]
Maximum Declared Blocks is [1849604922] with data block size of [420]
Maximum Actual Possible Blocks is [165144546] with data block size of [70]
Formula for member [Loc Cnt] will be executed in [CELL] mode
Formula for member [OH Str Cnt] will be executed in [CELL] mode
Formula for member [Current Rtl] will be executed in [CELL] mode
Essbase needs to retrieve [1017] Essbase Kernel blocks in order to calculate the top dynamically-calculated block.
The Dyn.Calc.Cache for database [WTD] can hold a maximum of [26479] blocks.
The Dyn.Calc.Cache for database [WTD], when full, will result in [allocation from non-Dyn.Calc.Cache memory].
Writing Parameters For Database [WTD]
Reading Parameters For Database [WTD]
Unable to determine the amount of virtual memory available on the system
Index cache size ==> [1048576] bytes, [128] index pages.
Index page size ==> [8192] bytes.
Using buffered I/O for the index and data files.
Using waited I/O for the index and data files.
Unable to determine the amount of virtual memory available on the system
Reading Data File Free Space Information For Database [WTD]...
Data cache size ==> [3145728] bytes, [5617] data pages
Data file cache size ==> [0] bytes, [0] data file pages
Missing Database Config File [C:\HYPERION\ESSBASE\APP\removedfrompost\WTD\WTD.cfg], Query logging disabled
Received Command [Get Database Volumes]
Received Command [Set Database State]
Writing Parameters For Database [removedfrompost]
Writing Parameters For Database [removedfrompost]
Received Command [Get Database State]
Received Command [Get Database Info]
Received Command [Set Database State]
Writing Parameters For Database [TempOO]
Writing Parameters For Database [TempOO]
Received Command [Get Database State]
Received Command [Get Database Info]
Received Command [Set Database State]
Writing Parameters For Database [WTD]
Writing Parameters For Database [WTD]
Received Command [Get Database State]
Received Command [Get Database Info]
Received Command [SetApplicationState]
Writing Application Definition For [removedfrompost]
Writing Database Definition For [removedfrompost]
Writing Database Definition For [TempOO]
Writing Database Definition For [WTD]
Writing Database Mapping For [removedfrompost]
User [admin] set active on database [removedfrompost]
Clear Active on User [admin] Instance [1]
User [admin] set active on database [removedfrompost]
Received Command [Restructure] from user [admin]
Reading Parameters For Database [Drxxxxxx]
Reading Outline For Database [Drxxxxxx]
Reading Outline Transaction For Database [Drxxxxxx]
Declared Dimension Sizes = [289 126 2 11649 168329 1294 622 985 544 210 80 2016 11 9 9 8 8 1 1 6 1 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 77 2 65 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 260 4 3018 52 6 39 4 1577 6 ]
Actual Dimension Sizes = [289 120 1 1293 134423 1294 622 985 544 210 80 2016 11 9 9 8 8 1 1 6 1 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 77 2 65 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 260 4 3018 52 6 39 4 1577 5 ]
The number of Dynamic Calc Non-Store Members = [80 37 0 257 67 ]
The number of Dynamic Calc Store Members = [0 0 0 0 0 ]
The logical block size is [34680]
Maximum Declared Blocks is [1960864521] with data block size of [72828]
Maximum Actual Possible Blocks is [173808939] with data block size of [17347]
Formula for member [4 WK Avg Total Sls U] will be executed in [CELL] mode
Formula for member [Loc Cnt] will be executed in [CELL] mode
Formula for member [OH Str Cnt] will be executed in [CELL] mode
Formula for member [Current Rtl] will be executed in [CELL] mode
Essbase needs to retrieve [1017] Essbase Kernel blocks in order to calculate the top dynamically-calculated block.
The Dyn.Calc.Cache for database [Drxxxxxx] can hold a maximum of [75] blocks.
The Dyn.Calc.Cache for database [Drxxxxxx], when full, will result in [allocation from non-Dyn.Calc.Cache memory].
Reading Parameters For Database [Drxxxxxx]
Unable to determine the amount of virtual memory available on the system
Index cache size ==> [1048576] bytes, [128] index pages.
Index page size ==> [8192] bytes.
Using buffered I/O for the index and data files.
Using waited I/O for the index and data files.
Unable to determine the amount of virtual memory available on the system
Data cache size ==> [3145728] bytes, [22] data pages
Data file cache size ==> [0] bytes, [0] data file pages
Performing transaction recovery for database [Drxxxxxx] following an abnormal termination of the server.
Restructuring Database [removedfrompost]
Out of disk space. Cannot create a new [Data] file. [adIndNewFile] aborted
Essbase Internal Logic Error [7333]
Exception error log [C:\HYPERION\ESSBASE\app\removedfrompost\log00002.xcp] is being created...
Exception error log completed -- please contact technical support and provide them with this file
RECEIVED ABNORMAL SHUTDOWN COMMAND - APPLICATION TERMINATING

To avoid all these things as a best practice
we didn't allow dense restructure on the cubes size>30 GB
As an altrnative, we will export the level0 data, clear the DB, and load the new data. After that aggregate the cube to store the data at all the consolidation levels.

"Error:Out of Disk Space" message. Why?

I've been using an Apple G4 with FCP2 to capture footage through a Sony DSR-11 deck. I've set up a LaCie 500GB 7200, with most of its 500GB available, as capture disk. As late as last summer I used this system to capture 70+ hours of footage which was then edited on another system.
This time I've met only problems. I've tried capturing 5 different DV tapes. They seem to be capturing but at the end of the hour I get the message "Error: Out of Disk Space".
Does anyone know why this might be happening? I've checked the set up and everything seems in order. (These tapes are 4:3, the ones captured last year were 16:9 DV, so the only adjustment I had to make was un-checking "anamorphic".) I even tried capturing to the MAC hard drive to see if the problem was the LaCie drive, but I get the same same message. (The LaCie I've been using had been full with last year's capture scratch and the disk had been erased through LaCie's Silverlining program, so for a while I began to think that this may be the problem; that maybe I'd have to reformat the disk, etc. but this test seems to rule that out.)
Thanks.
John

Since I last wrote I’ve changed hard drives, run tests on them, as well as trash my preferences, which I did earlier. Still, if I try to capture a tape (to disks with up to 460 GB available) I get the message “Error: Out of Disk Space”. The only thing I can think of doing now is deleting and then reinstalling the Final Cut software.
Here I’m kind of dumb and don’t want to make any mistakes. This Apple has been a stand-alone computer used only for Final Cut and the software was installed when I got it. The rest of my life has been conducted on a PC. So is there anything I should do before deleting Final Cut? Should I be doing anything to protect exiting project files, captured clips, thumbnail cache etc.? Will Final Cut just recognize these when I re-install? What do I do? Just open the Mac hard drive, identify the Final Cut application and drag it to Trash? Do I need to empty the trash first or should I leave it there for safety?
I look at the instructions that came with my ancient Final Cut 2 disks. Here’s what they say in full:
To install QuickTime, follow these steps
1) Insert the Final Cut Pro CD in your CD drive. (I see I have two disks: one “Final Cut Pro 2”, the other “Final Cut Pro 2:Tutorial Media” Do I need to install the second?)
2) Double-click the CD’s icon, then double-click the QuickTime Installer folder.
3) Double-click the QuickTime Installer icon and follow the onscreen instructions.
4) When the Choose Installation Type window appears, select Custom, then click Continue.
5) In the next window, click Select All, then continue
This replaces any previous versions of QuickTime and ensures a complete installation of all components required by Final Cut Pro.
6) When a message appears saying installation was successful, click Restart.
Is this all straightforward or might there be any potential pitfalls in the above instructions for someone unfamiliar with installing software on a Mac (In my case old software and an old Mac – a G4)? I guess I should also ask if you folks out there agree that re-installing Final Cut may be the answer to my problem, that this error message is the result of a glitch that has arisen in the installed version of Final Cut.
Thanks in advance for any help.
John

Out of disk space when exporting

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for