This article contains the "Late Breaking News" items for Final Cut Pro 1.2.5 that were published when the software was released. These items apply to Final Cut Pro version 1.2.5 and earlier.
Aborting a batch capture after updating files
If you update a project from earlier versions of Final Cut Pro, do a batch capture or recapture of these clips, and then abort the capture, clip icons may change from offline video clips to offline audio clips. This does not affect the clips. To correctly capture the clips, restart the batch process.
Exporting a still image several times
If you export a still image more than two times without changing the filename, the export fails the third time and nothing happens. The first time you export a still image using default settings, the exported file has the name you entered. If you export this file a second time without changing the filename, a file is created with the same name followed by ".1". To export an image more than two times, make sure you change the filename each time before exporting.
Exporting DV NTSC to DV PAL and vice versa
If you want to export digital video from NTSC format to PAL format or from PAL format to NTSC format, you must use professional conversion equipment to get good results. Converting video formats using the computer will give unsatisfactory results and is not recommended.
Opening projects encrypted using Mac OS 9
Project files that have been encrypted with the Apple File Security feature of Mac OS 9 must be decrypted before you can use them in Final Cut Pro. If you try to open an encrypted project file, a message says your computer was unable to open the project file. To open the encrypted project, quit Final Cut Pro, then double-click the encrypted project's icon. Follow the onscreen instructions to decrypt the project file.
Getting dropped frames with video mirroring on
If you're using Final Cut Pro on a computer with video mirroring turned on in the Monitors control panel, frames may be dropped during playback. For the best performance, turn off video mirroring on your computer. For more information, see Mac Help.
Using more resolutions on an Apple 15-inch or 17-inch Studio Display
If your resolution settings are limited to 640 by 480 when using the Apple 15-inch or 17-inch Studio Display, you can get additional resolutions by turning off the Data Display Channel (DDC) control using the on-screen display (OSD) feature of your display. To do this, follow these steps:
Using a Pinnacle TARGA series card with an Apple 17-inch Studio Display
When you use a Pinnacle TARGA series card with an Apple 17-inch Studio Display, the monitor displays in all green. For the monitor to display correctly, you must use the small black adapter cable that comes with the Pinnacle video card.
To connect the adapter cable, follow these steps:
Colors should now display properly.
Using a Sony DVMC-DA1 or DVMC-DA2 converter box
The Sony DVMC-DA1 or newer converter box does not provide FireWire or any other form of device control. It only converts analog video and audio signals to DV, which can then be transmitted over FireWire.
If you are using this converter box with a video device that supports serial device control, such as RS-422, set the supported device control protocol. Choose Preferences from the Edit menu, click the Device Control tab, then choose a setting from the Protocol pop-up menu.
Make sure you do not select FireWire device control (do not choose a FireWire option from the Protocol menu). If you select FireWire device control, frames will be dropped.
If your analog video device does not support device control, turn off device control. To do this, choose Preferences from the Edit menu, click the Device Control tab, then make sure the checkbox next to Enable Device Control doesn't have a checkmark in it.
Two audio capture rates are available for this box, 32 kHz and 48 kHz. To choose one, hold down the DV In button on the top of the unit. The light on the unit changes between green and red; green indicates a 32 kHz sample rate and red indicates a 48 kHz sample rate.
Using a Hammer SCSI card
If you install the HammerTime extension that comes with a Hammer SCSI card, the extension interferes with QuickTime and playing video is erratic and may cause your system to stop responding ("freeze"). If you have already installed the extension, delete it, then restart your computer. For more information, contact the card's manufacturer.
No communication with a DV device
If you are having trouble communicating with your DV camera, shut down your computer and turn off your camera. Wait a few minutes, then turn on your computer and the camera. Device control is not available when your camcorder is in Camera mode.
Disable disk monitoring utilities
For best performance, do not use disk monitoring software, such as Symantec's DiskLight, while using Final Cut Pro.
Open video clips in one application only
Do not open a video clip in multiple applications at the same time. A DV file playing in Final Cut Pro while simultaneously open in Movie Player does not play back properly. and may cause your clips to be marked "offline."