Final Cut Pro 4: Exporting to Compressor if a Clip Uses an Unavailable Codec

Final Cut Pro and Compressor may stop responding ("hang") if the sequence you export contains clips that use a codec that is not installed on the system.
Symptom

Compressor stops responding while processing a job. If you are able to cancel the Compressor job, Final Cut Pro 4 stops responding and must be force quit.


Solution

In Final Cut Pro, change your sequence settings to use a preset that your system supports.

This document will be updated as more information becomes available.

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012