HD-AVI files for editing in FCE

[David Saraceno]

I know this doesn't make sense to the Apple faithful because it doesn't fit the thinking, but to people who aren't embedded in Apple workflow, it sure makes a lot of sense.

I use Apple products and have for years.

I also use Windows products and have for years.

Because we don't agree on pro res capabilities in a $199.00 NLE doesn't make me or anybody else part of the "Apple faithful," which I consider to be pejorative.

best, and I also sign out on this thread.

 

[PerroneFord]

I am very sorry if you took offense to my statement. None intended but I can see how it could be taken that way.

 

[David Saraceno]

No biggie.

best

 

[Cceino]

I'm sending some of my old Super 8 film footage to a transfer house. They will put it on a hard drive in HD-AVI (motion jpeg) files. They assured me that I will not have a problem with Final Cut accepting the files.

I don't really know if I've ever worked with motion jpeg files or not. I've mostly been editing HDV footage from my Canon A1 in FCE4.

Does this transfer plan sound reasonable? I intend to edit some of the converted Super 8 footage as a project in itself, and I would also be dropping some of the files into sequences of HDV footage shot on my Canon A1 (usually 24F).

Any thoughts from the more file-savvy appreciated...

Right the same situation here. So, what was the final and correct answer? Did you manage to edit the hd-avi files with final cut?

Im just about to send my film in two weeks.

 

[kookooframe]

never did send off the film. couldn't decide if it was worth it. I'm still considering sending a few test reels there. If you do try it first, drop a line here and let me know how it worked out. (I did send a few test reels to a place in upstate New York that did an okay job sending me back standard def footage on mini-DV. But it was only okay-to-good. I don't think they had a very advanced telecine machine.)