NLE Mac / Final Cut questions from 2004

Jeff Donald · February 21st, 2004, 02:06 PM

Sounds like you have time code errors on your tape. You will not be able to batch capture. You'll have to manually capture the clips you need. Search the archives in the DV tape forum (Long Black Line) for answers to time code errors.

Jeff Donald · February 21st, 2004, 02:15 PM

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Also, is the G5 so different in design that it can't be considered the succeeding generation of the G4?

The G5 is definetly the replacement processor for the G4. Apple has switched vendors for processors and you'll see very little of the G4 in the future.

Shaggy Franks · February 21st, 2004, 06:26 PM

Hey, thanks for the tip.

But I could not fine anything in the forum that
would help or resemble my problem.

:(

Jeff Donald · February 21st, 2004, 06:41 PM

I used the search function and entered the key words FCP preferences delete and this thread was referenced. I'm not sure it will solve your capture issues, but it may be the solution.

Steve Nunez · February 21st, 2004, 07:13 PM

Does anyone have any info on where I can get an expansion chassis for a Mac running OS X- I'd like to have around 6 hard drives in the chassis and not configure them as a RAID- just standard HD setup.........anyone know where I can find an expansion chassis?

(Mac G4/933)

Glenn Chan · February 21st, 2004, 10:37 PM

promax sells a 4-drive chassis. It'll take up 1 PCI slot with a SATA controller. $2000 for 1TB.

With the G4 having 4 internal drive bays, that gives you 3 bays. With 7 drive slots, that's about 1.75TB... about 130 hours of footage.

There are probably some cheaper solutions but they may not come with support from a VAR like Promax.

Paul Moore · February 22nd, 2004, 09:26 AM

Steve i have kind of been looking at the same thing. What I want is an external firewire case to throw about 4 EIDE drives in. Check these guys out. http://www.granitedigital.com/ Im almost sure they all can be set up in some RAID config which you dont want and I wish they didnt do because I just want the extra drive space like you.

Paul

Vic Owen · February 22nd, 2004, 12:42 PM

For more info, check out this article.

http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/trashing_fcp_prefs.html

Glenn Chan · February 22nd, 2004, 05:11 PM

What about a FW card and 4/6 FW drives? You can daisy chain them if necessary.

Angel Otero · February 23rd, 2004, 06:36 PM

Hi, I record a 3 hours concert and when I start to edit I noticed that the audio it's too loud and i hear lot of distortion (That's because i forgot to activate the "MIC ATT" of my camera). I need to know if exist some kind of filter or trick or miracle to correct this problem.

PLEASE!!!!!!

Vic Owen · February 23rd, 2004, 07:54 PM

I'm sure that you don't want to hear this, but once you exceed 0dB in digital audio, you're screwed. That's why you need to keep your peaks no hotter than -12dB -- -20dB isn't a bad idea, either. You can always bring it up in post, but cannot salvage digitally clipped audio.

Andrew Hogan · February 23rd, 2004, 07:58 PM

Thats right, you can drop the volume down but there's nothing you can do about the distortion.

Can you get the audio of the concert from another camera?

Angel Otero · February 23rd, 2004, 08:04 PM

Nop. My camera was the only one. Because I use it to broadcast the concert via Internet and I just decide to record it. I'm gonna check with the sound people and hope that they record the concert in CD.

:-(

Thanks both of you....

Glenn Chan · February 23rd, 2004, 11:54 PM

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I need to know if exist some kind of filter or trick or miracle to correct this problem.

There are some filters that make digital clipping sound less bad, but they won't really fix it. Waves Restoration Bundle has such a filter (it's expensive). Bias Peak (should come with FCP) may also have a filter like that.

But basically you'd need a reshoot or a miracle for good sound.

Rich Sheikh · February 24th, 2004, 07:01 AM

I've been planning to buy a Mac G5 and the 17in flat screen. I called Apple in N.Calif and was surprised to find that they were will to give me almost a 10% discount to the store retail price. He even gave me more Ram. I've always thought that Apple wouldn't give discounts for brand new machines.

Also, someone recommended to me to get Two 17in flat screens with the G5. I will be using the G5 for editing. Do any of you have two screen hooked up to your Mac and if so please explain why?

February 21st, 2004, 02:06 PM	#226
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Sounds like you have time code errors on your tape. You will not be able to batch capture. You'll have to manually capture the clips you need. Search the archives in the DV tape forum (Long Black Line) for answers to time code errors. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 21st, 2004, 06:41 PM	#229
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I used the search function and entered the key words FCP preferences delete and this thread was referenced. I'm not sure it will solve your capture issues, but it may be the solution. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 21st, 2004, 07:13 PM	#230
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Expansion Chassis Does anyone have any info on where I can get an expansion chassis for a Mac running OS X- I'd like to have around 6 hard drives in the chassis and not configure them as a RAID- just standard HD setup.........anyone know where I can find an expansion chassis? (Mac G4/933) __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

February 22nd, 2004, 12:42 PM	#233
Vic Owen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 540	For more info, check out this article. http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/trashing_fcp_prefs.html __________________ -- Vic Owen --

February 23rd, 2004, 06:36 PM	#235
Angel Otero New Boot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toa Alta, Puerto Rico Posts: 6	Need to correct LOUD audio with FCP4 If Possible Hi, I record a 3 hours concert and when I start to edit I noticed that the audio it's too loud and i hear lot of distortion (That's because i forgot to activate the "MIC ATT" of my camera). I need to know if exist some kind of filter or trick or miracle to correct this problem. PLEASE!!!!!! __________________ Editing on Laptop: Toshiba A70 P4 3.0Ghz 1.2GB Ram Adobe Video Collection

February 21st, 2004, 06:26 PM	#228
Shaggy Franks Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 76	Hey, thanks for the tip. But I could not fine anything in the forum that would help or resemble my problem. :(

February 21st, 2004, 10:37 PM	#231
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	promax sells a 4-drive chassis. It'll take up 1 PCI slot with a SATA controller. $2000 for 1TB. With the G4 having 4 internal drive bays, that gives you 3 bays. With 7 drive slots, that's about 1.75TB... about 130 hours of footage. There are probably some cheaper solutions but they may not come with support from a VAR like Promax.

February 22nd, 2004, 09:26 AM	#232
Paul Moore Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Morrisville, PA Posts: 30	Steve i have kind of been looking at the same thing. What I want is an external firewire case to throw about 4 EIDE drives in. Check these guys out. http://www.granitedigital.com/ Im almost sure they all can be set up in some RAID config which you dont want and I wish they didnt do because I just want the extra drive space like you. Paul

February 22nd, 2004, 05:11 PM	#234
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	What about a FW card and 4/6 FW drives? You can daisy chain them if necessary.

February 23rd, 2004, 07:54 PM	#236
Vic Owen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 540	I'm sure that you don't want to hear this, but once you exceed 0dB in digital audio, you're screwed. That's why you need to keep your peaks no hotter than -12dB -- -20dB isn't a bad idea, either. You can always bring it up in post, but cannot salvage digitally clipped audio. __________________ -- Vic Owen --

February 23rd, 2004, 07:58 PM	#237
Andrew Hogan Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Canberra AUSTRALIA Posts: 169	Thats right, you can drop the volume down but there's nothing you can do about the distortion. Can you get the audio of the concert from another camera?

February 23rd, 2004, 08:04 PM	#238
Angel Otero New Boot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toa Alta, Puerto Rico Posts: 6	Nop. My camera was the only one. Because I use it to broadcast the concert via Internet and I just decide to record it. I'm gonna check with the sound people and hope that they record the concert in CD. :-( Thanks both of you....

February 24th, 2004, 07:01 AM	#240
Rich Sheikh Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 34	G5 discounts I've been planning to buy a Mac G5 and the 17in flat screen. I called Apple in N.Calif and was surprised to find that they were will to give me almost a 10% discount to the store retail price. He even gave me more Ram. I've always thought that Apple wouldn't give discounts for brand new machines. Also, someone recommended to me to get Two 17in flat screens with the G5. I will be using the G5 for editing. Do any of you have two screen hooked up to your Mac and if so please explain why?