Perplexing Problem with Boris Title Crawl

This has been an ongoing problem that occurs whenever I use Boris Title Crawl to create very simple titles (i.e lower third, scolling titles, etc). Within the HD sequence, the titles work as intended, but when I down convert the sequence or export the sequence containing the titles to a QT file (whether via QT conversion or compressor) this is where I get the problems. Titles which were once centered become right justified or visa versa. It doesn't occur with all of the titles and there seems to be no recognizable pattern. Sometimes the title will flip back and forth between centered and justified. Sometimes I go back into the sequence and re-edit the title. This may solve it, but then another title will be effected. This is very annoying - because the problem comes about at the the tail end of projects when I'm trying to export files to create DVDs, make deadlines, etc.

*This is very annoying - because the problem comes about at the the tail end of projects when I'm trying to export files to create DVDs, make deadlines, etc.*
Not an answer to your question... I've never used Boris title crawl. But a suggestion that might save you time when trouble shooting... You can just export the title sequence at the end of your show as a test to verify if it's working properly rather than exporting the whole thing only to find you still have an issue.
rh

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*This is very annoying - because the problem comes about at the the tail end of projects when I'm trying to export files to create DVDs, make deadlines, etc.*
Not an answer to your question... I've never used Boris title crawl. But a suggestion that might save you time when trouble shooting... You can just export the title sequence at the end of your show as a test to verify if it's working properly rather than exporting the whole thing only to find you still have an issue.
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Thanks for all your help on my previous problem...I have run into another though.
As I mentioned before, I recently upgrade to OS X Tiger. I am running FInal Cut Express 2.0, as my editing software. (The following problem was not an issue before I upgraded.) Whenever I try to edit or creat on Title 3D graphic, which used the Boris Title 3D software, the software opens, but the editor does not, and therefore I cannot edit or create any graphics using this software.
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When I convert the files for use with DVD Studio, I used the DVD Best quality 90 minutes presets. It performed that conversion without a hitch.
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So you're saying I should just export one as a test? Or, what I was thinking is, export the title crawl as a self-contained movie, then import it back into FCP and then send it to Compressor; can't mess it up like it does if it's a strait-up video, right?
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Hi all,
did some looking around and couldn't find anything this specific.
I am able to get the "Text window" when using the Boris Title 3D. But when I go to use the Boris Title Crawl and click on the "banner" for the Text window, nothing happens. I do get a new menu for Title Crawl but no real working options. I am not able to use it at all.
Has anyone else seen this problem?
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--Tim

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!http://www.spotsbeforeyoureyes.com/BorisRollPercentComplete.jpg!
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