PSD'a & FCP

Every since I switched to FCS2 quite some time ago I have been experiencing an odd behavior in regards to my psd's. In the good old days I could create a graphic in photoshop, flatten it, and bring it into FCP and it came in as a flattened file.
Now whenever I bring ANY psd in from photoshop (flattened or layered) it comes into FCP as a nest. This is a major pain in the butt for me and it actually causes me to get a lot of errors while working with them but that is a whole other thread. It doesn't matter if I use CS2 or CS3 to create the psd, it always comes in as a nested sequence when brought into FCP.
But it's only happening with files created in PS. If I export a psd from Motion it comes in as a normal file, no layers or nests.
Is anyone else experiencing this? Am I the only one who isn't a fan of this new "feature"? Does anyone know a way around this?

So is there no longer any way to bring a psd from PS in FCP without it being a sequence? And why does a psd from Motion not come in as a sequence?
I understand that there are other optionsas far as file formats but my question is why is this happening all of the sudden? 90% of my work is based on a core set of media that I have been using for a couple of years now. So I was hoping that maybe there was some setting or something that could bypass this "feature".

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Start out by making sure your pixel dimensions and aspect ratio are correct for your frame size.
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He want's to be able to import a multilayered photoshop image WHILST keeping the original image quality, if the dimensions are above 720x576 (I edit in UK therefore PAL pixel dimensions), so you can pan and zoom across the image while simultaneous fading up and down and moving certain layers.
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d

Tom/ anyone else who can help,
(note: also posted on 2pop erlier, just incase Tom/anyone else read that one, saving you the trouble of reading twice!)
Sorry back again,
very nearly sorted after breakthrough last night.
Just need to clear up one more thing:
An FCP editor mate says he keeps the graphics he's given high res i.e. 300dpi, he says you can zoom in and keep the quality.
Can fcp handle bigger image resolutions? I know it can only go up to 4000 pixels squared but what dpi can it go up to. I always thought it would only work in 72 dpi.
Before finding about about fcp being able to handle higher than 72dpi, after numerous tests and conversations with you, I'd come to the conclusion that:
If designing in Photoshop for Final Cut Pro
If you don't use photoshop's PAL DV presets take this into consideration:
In graphics for 4:3 FCP projects:
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1536x1152 convert to 1440x1152
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1.06666666667
In graphics for 16:9 FCP projects:
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1.42222222222
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The only question is
If he gives me a photo that's 300dpi I'm going to have a problem with knowing exactly what size the image will be in photoshop regarding rescaling etc.
When he gives me the graphics, I'll check the dimetions in photoshop.
I should check if it's a rectangular or suare pixel doc first correct?
My thinking is that it'll be square pixel coming from a digital camera, and we'll prob work in 4:3 (i've just been given video rushes to combine with the edit at 4:3 res)
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Should I work in a high res and keep the pixel dimentions as high as I need up to 4000pix squared or should I keep it at 720x576 and keep the res high?
FCP works better with images at 720x576 they don't need rendering regardless of the dpi?? ANd also when you step into the PSD nest it gives you an option of Unlimited RT, it even has a dark green line in Safe RT.
Whereas when I work in images over 720x576, (say double that at 1440x1152) the PSD seq FCP creates when importing the multi-layered graphic has a red render line and won't let me work in Unlimited RT or Safe RT, it just gives the option of: 'use playback settings' or 'full quality'.
would it be good to create a photoshop template, so that I can drop the graphics I'm given into that, then manipulate it accordingly??
All advice welcome!!
Sorry finding if still finding it slightly confusing!
Almost there!!!!
thanks for reading
d

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I like to know how I can make this effect to introduce somebody: www.hofleverancier.be
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There are many ways.
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Just saw that Adam's original post was an older one. Will keep this here anyway to maybe help the most recent poster.
Sharon
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When I copy the SD card, I name a new folder on my hard drive something specific, like Smith Wedding. Then I copy everything inside the SD card to that new folder. The first level inside my new folder now has folders for
AVF_INFO
PRIVATE
and on down from there. When you open Log and Transfer, point it to the Smith Wedding folder (of course whatever you have named yours).
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https://discussions.apple.com/message/19085158#19085158
Sharon
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