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Here's another installment of our weekly list of critical, useful or bizarre bugs that you should know about.
Solution for being unable to play back on second monitor
Video freezes when a transition is used on an adjustment layer
Projects sometimes forget audio configuration
Premiere sometimes loses Dynamic-Linked renders
Problems syncing stereoscopic EDLs
Alpha channels not recognized in ProRes 4444 media with MC 6.5
Windows tool for fixing DISK_ACCESS_DENIED errors
Crash on startup if you are using a case-sensitive formatted hard drive
Workaround for setting in and out points in the new Import window
Another installment of our (semi-) weekly list of important, interesting or unusual bugs in popular NLEs.
Many people reporting problems with NVIDIA driver 306.97 for the GTX285 on Windows
Corrupt JPEG headers can cause Premiere to reference the wrong file
The Encore process doesn't stop when quitting Encore on Windows
Premiere crashes when you reanalyze a clip with the Warp Stabilizer effect switched off
To export H.264 video in higher than 1080p resolutions, you must be using H.264 Level 5.0 or 5.1
Premiere crashes if dynamically-linked applications are not closed before it exits
Workflow notes from an FCP switcher, including several bugs and workarounds
Media Composer 6.0.3.2 released
Several complaints about waveform drawing times
New Blackmagic 9.6.8 driver improves Media Composer 6.0.3.2 trimming performance
Media Composer doesn't remember settings when outputting more than 8 audio channels
Symphony appears to use 12-bit data for color correction when a ProRes 4444 file is fast imported
AMA can sometimes misinterpret and clamp luma levels from some QuickTime sources
Issue with Avid only keeping a few copies of a bin in the Attic (Pro Versioner can help with this):
Many threads about 10.0.6 users being unable to Share or it being very slow
Exported audio levels not matching audio meters
Several threads about reduced responsiveness in 10.0.6
Titles may be shortened when uploading to Vimeo if they contain an ampersand
Here's one I had myself this week - encoding an H.264 for Blu-ray and an MPEG-2 for DVD in Adobe Media Encoder from the same ProRes 4444 source resulted in them being labelled as different lengths by both QuickTime Player and Encore. However, they both had the same start point and end point, were the same frame rate and the audio matched up perfectly so it would appear to be an issue with how the duration was reported. The strange part was that it occurred even after I re-encoded the file in Compressor.
The reason this was a problem is because Encore has a great feature where you can link Blu-ray and DVD media to create both types of disc from the same project. However, this feature relies on both files being of identical length. In the end my workaround was to simply duplicate the project and create a separate copy for the DVD version.
Autosaves not appearing in interface after restart
Trick for quickly revealing a sequence in the browser
Cinema Tools expects certain fields to use alphanumeric characters only
Today we released Pro Versioner 2.0.6, a minor update to our project backup and versioning software for Mac.
You can also manually clear space on Dropbox by ctrl-clicking a project and selecting Remove All Synced Backups.
We've also fixed several bugs and other issues. The full list of changes is available here.
Pro Versioner is an essential tool for ensuring project integrity and piece of mind. To find out more, watch the overview video, read the user manual or download the free trial.
We're pleased to announce the availability of Cut Notes 1.2 for iPad. We've listened to your feedback and this version adds much-requested Adobe Premiere Pro sync support. This is achieved through a downloadable plugin for Premiere Pro CS 6.0.2 or higher for Mac.
To get it setup, follow these steps:
1. Download the Cut Notes Adobe Plugin located on the right-hand side of the page.
2. Make sure all Adobe apps are closed.
3. Run the installer to install the plugin.
4. In Finder, launch Audio MIDI Setup in the Utilities folder under Applications. Go to Window > Show MIDI Window and then double-click the icon marked Network.
5. Click the + button under My Sessions and name the new session Cut Notes. Tick the box next to it to enable it. Under "Who may connect to me" at the bottom, set it to Anyone. In the Bonjour Name field, enter the name of your computer if it is not already set.
6. Now launch Cut Notes on your iPad and tap the Sync button. The name of your iPad should appear in the Audio MIDI Setup window on your Mac in the Directory list. Select it and click Connect. It should then appear under Participants on the right-hand side. You will need to repeat this step whenever you launch Cut Notes.
7. Relaunch Premiere Pro.
8. Go to Premiere Pro > Preferences > Playback and tick the box next to Cut Notes.
9. Scrub the timeline and the timecode should appear in Cut Notes.
Note: the playback buttons in Cut Notes do not control playback in Adobe Premiere.
The plugin will also work with Adobe Encore for Mac and we are planning a Windows version in the future.
Cut Notes 1.2 also includes several crash and bug fixes. The full changelog is available here.
We're keen to hear your feedback on the new sync mode. You can use the feedback link within Cut Notes itself or file bug and feature requests through our support site.
Post Production Workflows with Digital Rebellion
Clay Asbury on how he uses Digital Rebellion products to improve his workflow.
Philip Hodgetts summarizes the new features in FCPX 10.0.6.
FCPX 10.0.6 - 42 new effects, transitions, generators and titles
Alex Gollner summarizes the new effects in FCPX 10.0.6.
Creative Commons Resources for Editors
Useful list of free images, video and audio clip sources for editors.
Planning and Building an NLE System
Harm Millaard discusses how to build a fast PC for Adobe Premiere use.
Quad-Core Mini vs Quad-Core Mac Pro
The Mac Mini is catching up to the Mac Pro in CPU performance but has a long way to go in GPU performance.
Why I Switched from Pro Tools to Adobe Audition
The nice thing about Audition is that it's intuitive if you've used other Adobe apps. I rarely use it but as someone who is primarily a video guy, I can easily figure out how to do something without having to pull out the user manual, unlike Pro Tools.
More on Fusion Drive: How it works, and how to roll your own
How to build your own Fusion SSD / HDD hybrid drive. It does seem to be useful for pro users, despite what some articles may say.
Video Editor ‘Lightworks’ Linux Release Limited to Select Few
The Lightworks for Linux alpha is here but is unfortunately limited to those who signed up last year.
DaVinci Resolve 9.0.3 Adds Timecode Syncing from Audio Tracks
Interesting new Resolve feature: the ability to read linear timecode from an audio channel so that cameras that do not record timecode can be used in professional productions.
Adobe CS6 Premier Pro + RED overview
Quick tutorial for working with RED footage in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Here's your second installment this week of critical, interesting or bizzare issues you should know about.
MC 6.5.0.1 released with XDCAM Edit While Capture support and several AMA improvements
New Sony AMA plugins to support the new XDCAM features of 6.5.0.1
Trick for improving Avid shared storage workflows
MC 6.5 requires less RAM for stereoscopic workflows
Discussion about the best Blackmagic drivers to use for Avid
Reveal in Finder not working in OS X 10.8.2
Exporting MP4s without audio creates M4Vs that are unreadable in most apps
We missed last week's post and were going to combine them with this week's, however Apple released FCPX 10.0.6 which introduced new bugs that we wanted people to be aware of.
Issues moving clips with a pen / tablet (via Strypes)
Dynamic link failure caused by RelevantKnowledge malware (Windows)
Changing the scale causes playback corruption
Audio offline after sending to Prelude
Many third party plugins have rendering issues
The Offset option has been removed from the Letterbox effect
Several reports of FCPX insisting on dual-layer DVD media unnecessarily
You cannot search in the new Import dialog
Color picker stops functioning with multiple layers
You need to Break Apart Clip Items twice if you have dual mono audio
Core Image filters have been removed from Motion 5.0.5
FCPX 10.0.6 renders a lot faster
Duplicate backups can cause FCPX to be unable to save your project
ISIS client 4.2 beta with OS X 10.8 support
This past weekend I used Adobe Encore for the first time to create a Blu-ray for an important screening. I'd previously tested the workflow and everything had worked well, but this was my first time using it on a project.
I initially had some issues encoding the Premiere Pro sequence to H.264 because Adobe Media Encoder told me it would take 42 hours, and after leaving it for a few hours it seemed to be making good on that promise. I eventually narrowed the problem down to a corrupt Dynamic Link cache which I trashed with CS Repair and got the more respectable prediction of 10 hours (it was a 90 minute feature with 10-bit RGB source files).
I checked the original source files and they were fine. I checked the AC3 and it was fine. I restarted Encore and the problem was still there. I cleared the media cache from within the preferences menu; no change. I thought it might just be the preview but the problem existed on a test disc that I burned.
I eventually traced it to project corruption. There is a file in your project directory called ProjectMedia.acx. This is what the end of the file looked like:
The file should end with the closing XML tag </EncoreProject> (and there should only be one) but extra data has been added at the end. To fix this, close Encore, open up the file in TextEdit and delete everything beyond the first </EncoreProject> tag.
Then trash your media cache. For some reason the button in preferences doesn't remove everything so I'd recommend removing all files from the media cache directories at ~/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Common or by using Housekeeper.
I relaunched Encore, everything worked properly and I was able to create the disc and breathe a sigh of relief. I would definitely recommend keeping an eye on ProjectMedia.acx though because I just checked it again and more corruption has crept in.
We're pleased to launch the first public beta of Preference Manager for Windows 7. This is a Windows port of our popular Mac tool for trashing and managing user preferences for your editing application.
The beta can trash, backup and restore preferences and other settings for Avid Media Composer, Symphony, Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Backups are stored in a new file format which is different from the Mac version so Mac and Windows backups cannot yet be shared, but it's something we plan to address in future.
Please be aware that this is pre-release software so it may have bugs and issues and we do not recommend using it in a production environment yet. Please report any bugs or feature requests here.
Preference Manager for Windows is a free application that requires Windows 7 and .NET Framework 4.0.
RED is selling barely-used Scarlets at significantly reduced prices.
Get FCPX running faster by installing a PC NVIDIA Geforce GTX570 graphics card in a Mac Pro
How to benefit from the wider range of graphics cards available for the PC.
Resolve + BMCC 12-bit RAW color grading Tutorial
Detailed workflow for working with CinemaDNG footage from the Blackmagic Cinema Camera.
Adobe Upgrade Policy Changing Soon for CS4 and CS3 Customers
CS3 and 4 users can only upgrade to CS6 at a reduced price until the end of the year.
A selection of mattes for various aspect ratios. I usually create my own in Photoshop so this is a useful timesaver.
15 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage from the upcoming James Bond film.
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