Clipwrap question [simplify it's purpose]

[Barry Sampson]

So; Clip-wrap,

To avoid massive size increases when transcoding, can I just re-wrap the footage I have [without transcoding] and edit in iMovie or Final Cut X?

Or do I HAVE to transcode?

Thanks :0)

[Colin McFadden]

With iMovie, you essentially always have to transcode - even if you bring a rewrap into imovie (current versions at least) it's going to transcode the file (even if you don't check Optimize).

With FCPX, if you've got a fast enough machine, you can use rewraps. (Assuming we're talking AVCHD, if you're shooting HDV, rewraps work great with FCP 5.1.4 and later) With slower machines though, or for effects-heavy work, you'll still want to transcode.

-Colin

[William Hohauser]

Even in FCP X, AVCHD rewraps can bog down the machine. HDV rewraps work great in FCP X. Transcoding to ProRes is the best and ClipWrap does it fast.

[Barry Sampson]

Thanks for the replies guys, will play around and try to free up some HD space!

Barry