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Monitoring HD Video
Monitors for HD video are not cheap. So why not just connect an HD television set via HDMI and let it go at that? In this short write-up, Dan May, president of Blackmagic Design, explains the potential problems with monitoring your HD video using this kind of setup. (Published: Jun. 2009 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6) Understanding More About Blu-ray Discs
The best way to display HD video is using a Blu-ray Disc. However, the Mac OS does not support Blu-ray Disc playback, and to create a Blu-ray Disc takes an external burner. This article describes what you need to know to create a Blu-ray Disc. (Keep in mind that this technology is changing constantly - after this article was published, FCP 7 was released which provides limited support for Blu-ray Discs.) (Published: Apr. 2009 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6, 7.x) Working with Multiple HD Formats
As you move into editing HD footage, you will quickly discover that there are many, many, MANY different HD formats. This article describes what you can do when you are forced to work with more than one HD format in a project. (Published: Apr. 2009 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6, 7.x) Missing Render Files
I am getting periodic reports of missing render files inside Final Cut Pro. This short article may give you a hand in tracking down the problem. (Published: Feb. 2009 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6) What I've Learned about HDV
Trying to get up to speed on HDV quickly. This article gives you a primer on the current status of HDV - what's good, what's bad, and what you need to know. (Published: Apr. 2006 - Updated: Feb. 2009 ; Final Cut Pro v. 5.0x) Reconciling Video Frame Rates Between After Effects and FCP
The world of HD is awash in incompatible formats. Worse, it has eight different frame rates. And selecting the wrong frame rate in After Effects can make your video uneditable in Final Cut Pro. This article explains what you need to know. (Published: Feb. 2009 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6) Technique: Understanding Video Data Rates
As we move from the world of standard-definition to high-def video, understanding hard disk speeds and the data requirements of video formats can prevent a lot of problems. During my recent seminars, I spent a lot of time explaining hard drive speeds and video format requirements. This is a summary of what I talked about. (Published: Feb. 2009 ; Studio Suite) Technique: Prepping Still Images for Final Cut Pro
Judging by my email, handling still images is by far the most confusing part of editing video -- especially because the computer creates images using square pixels and video uses rectangular pixels, in a variety of shapes. This article explains everything you need to know to create great looking still images for your next video project. (Published: Oct. 2008 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 6) Editing Workflow for ProRes and HDV
HDV is a very popular, inexpensive format, but it can be tricky to edit. Converting it to ProRes 422 can save editing time - but the question is how to convert it. This article describes how. (Published: Jun. 2008 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6) Editing HD in an SD Timeline
Not everyone needs HD. However, HD can make reframing a lot easier -- especially when it is integrated into an SD timeline. This article provides an example of how this is done. (Published: Jun. 2008 ; Final Cut Pro v. 5.0x, 5.1x, 6) | 
