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    Panasonic P2 card reader to Thunderbolt?

    I will soon be upgrading to a new Mac Pro computer with OSX El Capitan and wonder if I can connect my P2 card reader AJ-PCD20 to it via a Thunderbolt-to-Firewire adapter and the P2 driver/viewer software for El Capitan. Any information and suggestions appreciated. Thanks!
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    Trying to upgrade FCS2 Academic to FCS3 Academic

    MacBook Pro 2.6 GHz Intel 4GB RAM. OS 10.5.8. Just tried to upgrade twice, following prompts to load discs as presented. Custom install as presented. After 'Successful Installation' computer runs dead slow. 10-20 seconds to get a response when clicking on a menu or disclosure triangle. After...
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    Looking for a Clean Key

    Hi all - trying to create a utility identifier (lower 3rd) clip with a clean key that I can drop over any shot. I have a graphic (JPEG) with text overlayed and a color clip cropped to size as bg for names to be added later. There is a drop shadow on the color clip. I just can't seem to get a...
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    Powerpoint to FCP

    Hi all - trying to edit Powerpoint slides into videos by different presenters. Made files in various formats (TIFF, JPG, PCT) from Powerpoint, tried resolutions from 100 to 300 dpi. Some look great in the Viewer, but all look crunchy in the Canvas when placed on the timeline (Sequence set to...
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    Text distorts during export from DVCProHD seq

    Trying to export from a DVCPro HD sequence (720p60) to QuickTime, for web, at 640 x 360 resolution. Works fine except for text, which appears to stretch vertically. I have a persons name and their organization stacked on two text lines, with a blue line separating. The lower line of text...
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    Text questions

    Is there a way to italicize portions of regular text in FCP to accommodate such things as Genus/species in the middle of a sentence? Sure is easy in DVX User. Looking at LiveType but can't see anywhere to select aspect ratio 16:9 vs 4:3. Is there an online manual for LiveType? Can't see one...
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    FCP crash on render

    MacBook Pro, 10.5.4, 2.6 GHz Intel, 4 GB RAM. Trying to render a pct graphic with the Kaleidoscope filter applied from the Tiling Effects folder. Figured out how to get it to render in it's own project as the only clip without crashing, but when supered over another shot and with a layer of...
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    P2 card transfer to Mac problem

    Did my first ever transfer of P2 media to a new MacBook Pro 2.6 GHz 4 Mb RAM using OS 10.5.4. Used Panasonic P2CMS software to manage the transfer. Destination target is CalDigit HDOne RAID connected via PCI Express card. I didn't stay to watch the transfer but when I returned P2CMS indicated...
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    Importing BetaSP/P2 to FCP

    I am about to begin working with a Panasonic HVX200 recording HD to P2 cards. I have a legacy of analog formats (primarily BetaSP) that I also need to edit in FCP. Is there a card for the analog from Black Magic or AJA? I have seen the AJA Io but hear there is a simpler card solution for the...
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    FCP vs Edius?

    I am trying to decide between Canopus Edius Broadcast and FCP as a new post-production solution since acquiring an HVX200. For 13 years I have been shooting BetaSP and posting on the Immix VideoCube and then the Accom Stratasphere. I have a legacy of many BetaSP tapes and also need to be able...
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