Proxies Import

[dori_bashan]

Hi

to import the proxy file into FCP, i just open the import menu and select the file? what should i choose in my easy setup menu if my meterial is 4k 25fps for the offline? does it matter?

Thanks

Dori

 

[Jeff Brown]

Dori

Don't worry about easy set up - just drag the proxy to the timeline and let it autoconform.

For importing just import the entire reel folder. You 'll get an fcp error when it cannot recognise the .r3d. Ignore that, it will still have bought in all of the proxies OK.

Then do a find all on "_H" (or _M or whatever proxies you want to use). Stick the findings in a bin and away you go. Sure beats importing all your _h files individually!

Cheers

Jeff Brown
RED708

 

[dori_bashan]

Thnaks

the _M need a raid for working? or i can just run it on a Firewire external drive?

 

[Jeff Brown]

It seems mainly CPU dependent but bandwidth plays a part. I can get _H OK with an esata external via express card to a 2.5ghx Mac Book Pro/2 gigg ram.

Jeff Brown
RED708

 

[Cüneyt Kaya]

why dont you convert your proxies to ProRes with Compressor?its much better to work with.

 

[dori_bashan]

but it will take alot of time to convert..

 

[Gunleik Groven]

No, it doesn't and is much more fluent when editing

Gunleik

 

[Cüneyt Kaya]

No, it doesn't and is much more fluent when editing

Gunleik

agreee

 

[William Wedig]

When you do the conversion from r3d to QT through compressor, does it still allow for an online via redtrip or through crimson workflow? I'd like to edit in either prores or dv ntsc for an offline.

 

[Cüneyt Kaya]

yes this is the workflow crimson allows you to do

 

[Mennovandijk]

Can you place the lowest quality proxies in a 2K sequence?
If yes, do you scale them to fit?
Or do you have to use the 2 k proxies?


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