Restore projects after FCP 4.5 to 5.0 upgrade

I have naively upgraded to FCP 5 without carefully archiving projects created in previous versions of FCP. While much of a given project updates, some media files are corrupt, which is manifested for example in a file that runs backwards and sped up when it shouldn't be. Other sections of a sequence won't play at all.
I want to restore these projects in the most efficient way possible, either on the desktop running FCP 5 or on a laptop running FCP 4.5. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Once updated, you're stuck with v.5. This is an
issue I've never run across before. Get FCP Rescue 5
and trash your FCP prefs. Trash all your render
files, too. Then re-open the project and re-render
everything.
Updating mid-project really is a bad idea...
The MacUpdate site for FCP Rescue 5 is suspended for some reason. Any suggestions about where I could locate it?

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And here are the last crash logs if it can be of any help:
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Relevant Line
0 com.apple.FxPlug.provider 0x000000011a296640 0x11a28b000 + 46656
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This crash seems to have been caused by a corrupt project file. You can attempt to repair the project with Project Repair, but you will most likely need to restore from a backup or autosave (note that the corruption may have spread to recent autosaves).
Relevant Line
13 com.apple.DeepSkyLite 0x0000000101958bf3 -[DSStore prefetchData:] + 437
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I have lost two projects after a crash of FCP X, both on different external drives.
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Help! This is about 8 hours of work lost.

This helped recover one of my missing projects from one of my external hard drives, but when I attempt the same process to recover a different project from a different external hard drive, this warning appears:
I did the exact same thing as with the other project/drive and for some reason this one is not working??

DVD authoring after editing project with FCP X

FCP X has extremely limited DVD authoring options within it. Can't put more than one short movie on a disc, only two menu templates to choose from, etc. So my question is what do I use to author a DVD after editing projects with FCP X? I know I need to use Compressor to set chapter points, etc., but what do I use to build the DVD menu and burn the DVD? I certainly hope I am not limited to iDVD only, which is not really a pro application, and I gather that DVD Studio Pro is no longer being sold. Amazingly, I asked this question at a One-to-One session at an Apple Store and the guy there suggested Adobe Encore ... I was totally shocked! Does anyone have an answer to all this?

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Re-opening a STP Multitrack Project after exporting Mixdown to FCP

Hello-
I'm running Soundtrack Pro 2.0.2 with FCP 6.0.5 and am sending my sequences from the timeline to an STP Multitrack Project. I have edited the audio as needed, and exported the final mixed tracks back to FCP choosing .xml import and open in a new FCP Sequence for my options. The new sequence opens fine, complete with the new audio tracks lined up with the originals which are conveniently muted. Up until this point in my workflow, I'm good to go, and my exported audio sounds great - until I realized there were several more audio edits that I needed to make before finalizing the project.
Now, in the STP Manual, it states that to re-open a multitrack project after it has been exported to FCP is as simple as control-clicking the "mixdown" file (which is presumably the same thing as the imported .xml file...?) in the open sequence and clicking "Open in Editor." (Note: I do have my prefs in FCP set to STP for ext. audio AND video editors so that I can send over linked a/v files) BUT - it also says that when you click on "Open in Editor" that i should be prompted with the option to open only the audio file or open the project. After following these steps, I am not getting prompted to make this choice; the mixdown automatically opens itself in STP as the single .aiff audio file created during export and not as the original multitrack project, as the manual suggests.
Am I making a careless mistake somewhere in here that I am overlooking? Have I provided enough information to get the help that I need? Any help here would be EXTREMELY appreciated.
-Meghan

There is a mismatch somewhere which is causing this sync problem.
Next thing to try - does your STP project sample rate match the sample rate of the audio in your FCP project?
In the STP project, on the projects tab, is "none" selected in the pullup/pulldown section, both audio and video?
In some cases, changing a frame rate can change the speed of the video, causing sync problems, so the earlier discussion about frame rates wasn't just semantics or terminology issues. I understand your frustration, but I was trying to help by ruling frame rate problems out.

FCP 5 has problems with how I did projects under FCP 4.

For the most part, I've been very happy with FCP 5, but it's very buggy in a couple of respects that pertain to how I create my projects. Now, I'm getting an error that is preventing me from finishing a project, so I don't have to tell you how critical my issue is, nor do I have to emphasize how quickly I need an answer.
To begin with, I will explain how I did my projects under FCP 4. I would begin by capturing all the raw footage in OfflineRT with my Power Mac G5 dual 2 GHz, then copy the project file and all media files to their respective locations on my 12-inch PowerBook G4, for portability. I would complete the offline edit on the PowerBook, then create an online project file, which I would then transfer back to the Power Mac. I would recapture footage in the new project, everything would fall into place, and all was well.
Since "upgrading" to FCP 5, this method doesn't seem to work anymore. The first sign of a problem was when I created the online project file on my first FCP 5 project. After an attempt to re-capture the footage on the Power Mac, I got an error message that the video was in an incorrect format, or something like that (unfortunately, this was some time ago, so I don't remember the exact phrasing of the error message). I was able to resolve the issue by unchecking the box in the media manager to delete unused media from duplicated items. This forced FCP to create an online file that captured every frame of my original raw footage, not just the parts that were used in the online edit. It took up more space, but at least I could get the project done.
Now, I'm getting more strange behavior, and it's preventing me from completing my latest project, even though I'm following the same steps I did on my previous project. The first thing I noticed this time was when I first tried building the online project file using Media Manager, it took a VERY long time to build the list of used media - something on the order of 15-20 minutes, when before it only took seconds for similar projects. Then, I got the following error message once the new online project had been created:
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C-2 is one of the master clips for my project.
Undaunted, I proceeded to see if moving the new online project file to the Power Mac and re-capturing the footage in NTSC DV would work. Curiously, the Power Mac needed to capture C-2 twice. Although the length of the clip is only 45 minutes or so, FCP needed to capture 90 minutes. Unfortunately, after capturing, I got the same error message as before, but with different phrasing:
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Recapturing the clip doesn't solve the problem. I keep getting the same errror message. Since this clip is one of my master clips, I simply cannot complete the project unless I can capture this clip somehow and have it reattach to the offline files.
The only thing I can think of, since I've been making projects this way since FCP 3 with no issues, is that it has something to do with FCP 5's new multiclip function. I have been using it extensively, and I suspect the error I received the first time was because every clip was linked to others through multiclips, and some shifting of in or out points may have occurred, which broke this link. Forcing FCP to capture all raw footage in its entirety resolved that issue the first time, but not this time.
Would someone PLEASE tell me ASAP how to fix this? How can I complete my project in online, DV-NTSC quality? Is there a possibility I can recapture the files in my offline project in DV quality, perhaps?
How can I prevent this from happening in the future? As I said, this never happened before I upgraded to FCP 5, and if this is the price I have to pay to have multiclip editing, I don't know if it's worth it. Maybe I should get a refund.

Finally found the answer myself. My camcorder glitched during the offline capture session, and it didn't recreate the glitch during the online capture, so the frame counts were different.

Changed from macbook to Mac Pro (FCPX was upgraded) and don't know how to restore projects.

Hi,
Now I'm in trouble.
I was working last year with a MacBookPro and FCPX.
Everything nice and well.
I dediced to upgrade to MacPro, so I did a "backup" of all my Events and Projects folders of the MacBook Pro, and waited for the MacPro arrival...
Now when the MacPro downloaded the software, it has a newer FCP version and I don't know how to restore my old projects.
Could somebody help me to know where to restore my old projects and events? (it was a lot of job done to loose it now).
Thanks in advance.

Don't worry. It is more than worthy to upgrade to the new FCP X 10.1.1.
Plus, the process of updating your projects and events to the new version, which uses libraries, is pretty straightforward.
Before you proceed, I recommend you read up
here:
http://www.philiphodgetts.com/2013/12/upgrade-your-events-and-project-to-fcp-x-1 0-1-libraries-the-better-way/
and follow the video tutorials in
http://www.rippletraining.com/fcpx-features.html
and then come back if you have more questions.

Cannot open projects in FCP - "General Error"

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at the time of OS upgrade, i also changed my second internal drive for a larger one, and put the original one, with its original name, in an external firewire housing. It appears on my desktop and is included in the FCP system preferences, so i assume that is not a problem.
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I have had this problem also happen with a project i already successfully opened in 5.1.4 ...turns out i had opened it with some network drives on my desktop and then removed them. I put one back, it opened successfully, I got rid of the network drive and resaved and now it opens fine. In other words the message "project unreadable or from a later version of Final Cut" really indicates there is some drive rooting problem, not a problem with project file or what generation it is.
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OK, so I've been importing motion projects into FCP (for a while now) and rendering them each time they're changed...and finally wondered: why? If I click "open in editor", change something and go back to FCP, I should only have to re-connect it, right? That's what I do in DVDSP if I need to change something on a menu I did with After Effects...export it from AE with same file name, then the file in DVDSP automatically updates (sometimes I gotta re-connect the file...).
I busted open the FCP manual and it only said that LiveType and Motion clips must be rendered (red render bar)...but not why. Is it because they are inherently motion effects/graphics intensive? I know the answer is probably just that simple, I'm just looking for some re-assurance that I'm understanding this correctly...
I'm not a noob...just trying to understand the tech side of things. That way I can be happier with my software.
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Jonathan

OK, so I've been importing motion projects into FCP (for a while now) and rendering them each time they're changed...and finally wondered: why? If I click "open in editor", change something and go back to FCP, I should only have to re-connect it, right?
Unfortunately for us, whenever the source media - a video clip, still image, Motion or LiveType project file - changes, FCP trashes the associated render files. As far as I am aware, it's a hardwired 'housekeeping' thing within FCP.
The usual advice is to render only as a last resort, but I take it your workflow doesn't allow for that?
I busted open the FCP manual and it only said that LiveType and Motion clips must be rendered (red render bar)...but not why. Is it because they are inherently motion effects/graphics intensive?
It's because Motion or LiveType files typically do not match the codec - what FCP terms 'Compressor' in your Sequence Settings - that you're working in. Sure, the files may match the frame size and rate - for instance, 720x480 at 29.97 fps - but Motion and LiveType files are 'interpreted' as Animation codec files. If you're working in DV, for instance, you'll have to render files that are not DV. Another issue is that no machine/setup I've ever worked on can do Animation files - at Full Quality - without rendering (they are simply too data intensive). However, beefier machines can get some amount of RT playback, depending on the settings and number of tracks being composited.
Or did I misread your questions?

Standard project in fcp

Hello to everyone,
I'm assembling weddings video and I need to know if it's possible to create a standard project to be used every time as base for a new project. If yes, please tell me how I have to do. In this way I will be able to be more fast, I can change some effects, I can change the soundtrack but I can have a solid base to start without lost a lot of time.
Tks a lot for you help

I've been using self-created template projects in FCP since 2001. To create a template project file, simply open a new project, import whatever you want; I have Bins preloaded with the typical graphic, still image, audio and Motion files I normally use on projects. I created two Sequences, one named "Main Edit" and the other named "Scratch." On the "Main Edit" Sequence, I have a 1 second black slug, followed by a 15 second Intro movie that I created in Motion, along with a short audio track. That is followed by a short copyright notice, which is followed by another 1 second slug.
On the "Scratch" Sequence I have various Boris Title 3D and Title Crawl text generator clips in the various styles I commonly use as well as a few custom Motion templates that I've made.
After I have everything I need in this project, I save it as "New Project Template" and save a shortcut (alias) on my desktop (I actually have several types of FCP Templates based on the nature of the projects I do, but I've simplified it to use as an example).
Now whenever I have a new project to edit, I open this template. The very first thing I do is a "Save As" and give the project a proper name associated with the client it's for. All the elements I typically use for each project is already in the proper Bin in the Browser or already on the Timeline, ready to go. If I need a title, I can copy the appropriate text generator clip from my Scratch Sequence and paste it to my Main Edit Sequence, then simply change the text as needed. At the beginning of each year, I update the copyright notice on the Timeline to reflect the new year and save the template project file.
Another thing I've always done is to maintain a "Project Elements" folder on my capture scratch drive. In that folder I keep all of my production music, image files, Motion templates and other graphic files that I use less frequently than those I pre-imported into my New Project Template. I keep them organized in sub-folders by type of file, making it very quick and easy to locate for any project in which I might need them. When I do need one, say a graphic file for example, I open it in its editor, make any changes needed for that particular project, then save the altered file as a new file to the project's Capture/Scratch folder. Then I import the new file into the FCP project I'm working on.
It would not make sense to preload your Sequence with video clips and have to reconnect them for each project. Hopefully each of your projects are unique enough that every clip will not be extacly the same duration with the same transitions and filters applied.
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Film restoration project, need filters

Does anybody have any recommendations for filter plug-ins for FCP for a film restoration project I'm doing? I had about 1600' of old family 8mm movies scanned to DV and I'm editing them together. As expected they are more than rough around the edges. They could stand some noise filtering and some heavy color correction (over exposed, under exposed, you name it) I've looked at a few of the plug in vendors (Joe's Filters, CHV Plugins, Boris) but I don't have any experience with any of them. I'd like to avoid buying the wrong product as much as possible.

Hello there,
as I regularly need to handle (ancient and recent ) S8 footage my general advice would have been to color correct while scanning (with a scanner like the german-engineered MWA FlashScan8 which has a primary color correction built into the hardware).
Anyway, as you are obviously already beyond this step:
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I contains a pretty good noise reduction plugin and a hair removal plugin.
http://www.mattias.nu/plugins/
It's free too, so there should be no (price) concerns whatsoever.
For really heavy-duty pre-processing (e.g. actual film restauration) there are some pricey options available.
RedGiant has the "FilmFix" product available ($800 or so?). This is an AfterEffects plugin that more or less can (semi-)automatically correct all problems associated with age-old film stock: flickering, noise, vignette, hair, scratches, grain etc.
http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/filmfix.html
From british company TheFoundy comes "Furnace" for Shake.
The algorithms in this product are more or less the same as in FilmFix.
As the restauration functionality is only a part of the package it's even more expensive ($4000?).
http://www.thefoundry.co.uk/pkg_plugins.aspx?ui=44213E51-76C0-4926-9D5D-3A805944 9900
These two options above are actually able to really clean up the footage.
From an aesthetic standpoint I usually prefer to keep as much of the "authenticity" of the S8 footage as possible, fixing only the major technical glitches.
To do so, the two option I described first will do just fine, IMHO.
Best regards, Oliver

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Hi all, I'm having a sudden SNAFU as the workstation (Dell , Windows 7 64 bit) I've been cutting a Premiere Pro CC 2014 project on has become inoperable after an attempted RAM upgrade. Don't ask - I have no idea why it happened.
I have a deadline tomorrow so it's getting a little scary.
I've spent hours talking with Dell Tech Supoprt, and the only solution they came up with was to reinstall Windows or to use System Restore in order to bring the computer back to a workable condition. The trouble is the only options I currently have mean a fresh install of Premiere Pro, and rebuilding the project. Which is a terrifying prospect; I need to be able to resume work on the project. So here are my two questions:
1. Exactly what files do I need in order to rebuild my Premiere project after a fresh install? Obviously the Project File and the Footage/Data - all of which I have. Anything else?
2. If I need to entirely swap computers, I might need to go to a Mac with Premiere Pro already installed on it, and rebuild the project on that. But, will my PC Premiere project file load seamlessly on the Mac? I know it's supposed to, but I have never attempted to do it. I've only used stock Premiere effects - will these port over to the Mac?
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You won't need to Restore.
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Hi,
I recently bought an iPhone 5s, just after the ios 7.1 release. It had ios 7.0.1 on it and I wanted to update to 7.0.6, but when I downloaded the firmware and started the restore. After a few seconds it showed up an error.
If I understand well Apple has stopped signing ios 7.0.6 restores or lower. But is there any possible way to update my phone to 7.0.6 without upgrading it to 7.1?
Thank You.

See:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6043017?tstart=0
Where the same question was asked and answered.
UPDATE - ... well, almost the same question. I cannot imagine why you would not want to update to iOS 7.1. I don't think there's a way to do what you want without updating.
Message was edited by: sberman

I just upgraded my iPad from 4.3.3 to the newest - I think 6.1.3. I cannot find my photos and videos. I tried a restore, but after 3 hours, it's timing out. Pardon my ignorance on asking this question; but is there a way to find my photos?

I just upgraded my iPad from 4.3.3 to the newest - I think 6.1.3. I cannot find my photos and videos. I tried a restore, but after 3 hours, it's timing out. Pardon my ignorance on asking this question; but is there a way to find my photos? I do nto care about anythign else.
Here are the steps I though I took this morning:
Backup iPad
Connect to iTunes and downlaod newest version of iTunes and then newest iOS
restart Vista Laptop
upgrade to newest iOS
I knew somethign was wrong when it took about 6 hours to upgrade the iPad
at the end it errored with this message error (-50), but the upgrade worked
I was expecting to see all my photos but didn't see them
I have tried a restore to a back up 2 times. The first time took 3 hours and just sort of timed out - it kept saying that there was an hour to go
I tried it again 2 hours ago and same message.
They are very valuable to me and so now I am panicking
Your help is much appreciated

Hi Eric Ferguson,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For troubleshooting on this, take a look at this article:
iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3694
Error 13, 14, 35 and 50 (or -50)
These errors are typically resolved by performing one or more of the steps listed below:
Perform USB isolation troubleshooting, including trying a different USB port directly on the computer. See the advanced steps below for USB troubleshooting.
Put a USB 2.0 hub between the device and the computer.
Try a different USB 30-pin dock-connector cable.
Eliminate third-party security software conflicts.
There may be third-party software installed that modifies your default packet size in Windows by inserting one or more TcpWindowSize entries into your registry. Your default packet size being set incorrectly can cause this error. Contact the manufacturer of the software that installed the packet-size modification for assistance. Or, follow this article by Microsoft: How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to reset the packet size back to the default for Windows.
Connect your computer directly to your Internet source, bypassing any routers, hubs, or switches. You may need to restart your computer and modem to get online.
Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
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