need to export to QuickTime .mov files. What's the best way? at DVinfo.net

Malcolm Hamilton · November 2nd, 2008, 06:07 PM

Hi there,
I edit in Avid, so I've been happily exporting to mxf files.
Now I've shot something that someone else is going to edit, in FCP.
We both have Macs, so that's not an issue.
But I don't know how to export to QuickTime.
In Clip Browser, when I choose Export, I don't see QuickTime as an option.
Would someone please advise?
Thanks, Malcolm

Andrew Hollister · November 2nd, 2008, 06:23 PM

I usually just set XDCAM Transfer to convert the lot from BPAV to another folder I smartly name XDCAM... Be sure to set the Import path in the preferences before you start, or you'll be at the mercy of the dreaded default.

But I bet some smarter people than me have easier, and some more convoluted ways of doing this. But so long as they are up to date on FCP, my method works just fine.

Noah Kadner · November 2nd, 2008, 07:30 PM

Why not just send over the BPAV folders and let them import directly into FCP or use the XDCAM transfer software themselves- it's all freely available.

Noah

Malcolm Hamilton · November 2nd, 2008, 07:57 PM

Perfect. I'll just send the BPAV folders over to him.
Thanks so much to both of you.
Malcolm

November 2nd, 2008, 06:07 PM	#1
Malcolm Hamilton Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 844	need to export to QuickTime .mov files. What's the best way? Hi there, I edit in Avid, so I've been happily exporting to mxf files. Now I've shot something that someone else is going to edit, in FCP. We both have Macs, so that's not an issue. But I don't know how to export to QuickTime. In Clip Browser, when I choose Export, I don't see QuickTime as an option. Would someone please advise? Thanks, Malcolm

November 2nd, 2008, 06:23 PM	#2
Andrew Hollister Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 198	I usually just set XDCAM Transfer to convert the lot from BPAV to another folder I smartly name XDCAM... Be sure to set the Import path in the preferences before you start, or you'll be at the mercy of the dreaded default. But I bet some smarter people than me have easier, and some more convoluted ways of doing this. But so long as they are up to date on FCP, my method works just fine. __________________ Sony EX1 v1.11, crap loads of SxS, Macs w/ Final Cut Studio

November 2nd, 2008, 07:30 PM	#3
Noah Kadner Better than Halle Berry Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 435	Why not just send over the BPAV folders and let them import directly into FCP or use the XDCAM transfer software themselves- it's all freely available. Noah

November 2nd, 2008, 07:57 PM	#4
Malcolm Hamilton Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 844	Perfect. I'll just send the BPAV folders over to him. Thanks so much to both of you. Malcolm