Automatic duck media copy is a very helpful utility that reads avid aaf exports or xml files from final cut pro 7 or final cut pro x and copies the media files referenced by the project to a location you specify. This is a four months mac tower with latest fcp and avid media composer 3. Similarly, avid media composer and final cut pro have a user satisfaction rating of 99% and 83%, respectively, which reveals the general response they get from customers. Red giant and automatic duck partnership blog av3 software. At some point last year, those free downloads disappeared, and some of their more desperate users went into withdrawal. Transferring media from final cut to avid reply contact yes automatic duck will not be able to transfer all of the fx like pan and zoom types, slugs, titles, etc. Automatic duck, the seattlebased conversion software distributor known for. Automatic duck came to the rescue with its ase automatic sequence export module for fcp 3 and avids omf capabilities. As previous leaks indicated, media composer 6 supports a new 64bit architecture, as well as avchd and red epic support with ama. From here, i have a clean sequence with all the media online and only scenes with actual camera moves are labeled with an effect.
We are proud to announce that mediacopy and ximport ae are now distributed through fxfactory media copy is the perfect tool for sharing projects, moving them to a different system or to an archive. We want to export the cuts in fcp to avid and relink to the existing mxf files, not create new ones and note ama link to the quicktimes. Automatic duck final cut pro export workflow moody. Sequence from fcp 7 to avid mc via resolve avid community. Anyone being forced to use avid, but would rather be cutting in final cut like me could help me out with this one. Note that the operant phrase here is a number of after effects plugins. The best solution is to use automatic duck pro export. First i am using avid to take my raw qt media and convert it to mxf within avid. Pro export is an aafomf exporter for final cut pro that has been the standard for fcp interchange since 2002. Automatic composition import for final cut pro and adobe after effects by automatic duck. Early this morning, apple released its latest update to final cut pro x. The omf file which automatic duck exported to the avid was absolutely precise, the editor could capture the exact footage and the avid. In 2004 automatic duck released pro import c3, a plugin for discreets combustion compositing software.
Extensive set of features and effects, transferred in one easy step. Built into fcp is the capability to export an omf audio file for use in protools, as one example. Automatic duck post all their products to download free. You might want to consider cutting in avid, since thats what the media is for, but if you have to get into fcp first get an aaf or multiple aafs exported from the avid export with the media online and then import the aafs into fcp using pro import fcp. Avid mxf media that connects to your exported aaf file, write media that is. Effects avid compatible video create externally linked files mxf project type very important to choose the same frame rate and aspect ratio of the fcp sequence in our case we had a 1080 59. This update, however, is welcome news for the majority of editors and. First i am using avid to take my raw qt media and convert it to mxf. Automatic duck media copy for free download windows. Tutorial dvds, like steve hullfishs avid media composer. You need to have the duck make the media avid media. Transferring media from final cut to avid avid community. Automatic duck ships app that brings fcp x clips into motion. The mc is a download from just so we test avid in this mac.
Final cut pro project to avid media composer avid community. Oct 30, 2011 convert between your final cut pro, avid, after effects, quantel and pro tools sequences for free using automatic duck automatic duck, the seattlebased conversion software distributor known for their plugins that translate edited sequences between final cut pro, avid, after effects, quantel, pro tools, has recently revamped its cost structure for plugin delivery. Then you need to make a folder on the main drive, main level called avid mediafilesand in that, mxf, and in that, 1. Using automatic duck ximportae and media copy together mp3. Ximport ae transfers entire timelines, including cuts, thirdparty effects, transitions and more, from final cut pro x to adobe after effects. Using automatic duck ximportae and media copy together mp3 gratuit telechargez sur mp3 monde. However i do think media composer 5 is a massive step and i also believe automatic duck is bolstering their products for fcp avid interchange, so this may still be possible. In this demonstration, we use a pro res timeline in final cut pro, send it to avid without creating any new media, and have the sequence not only open, but also utilize the same media all using. We want to edit the new avid sequence with it connected to the original dnx media. Digital film tools rays now available for cs5, avid and.
Aug 23, 2016 if youve ever heard of automatic duck if you are over 25 years old you probably had to use it when getting yourself out of some sticky fcp 7 to avid media composer circumstances that some crazy person put you in then you probably already trust this plugin, because the creators of automatic duck created xsend motion. Convert between your final cut pro, avid, after effects, quantel and pro. Ximport ae gives you a great new option to finish up your final cut pro projects in after effects, preserving the structure of your timeline as well as properties. The hard drive i am editing on fcp with will not be the same hard drive that i will be cutting on avid with.
Now, their pro import ae, pro import fcp, and pro export fcp fcp7 and fcpx plugins are available at absolutely no charge. I used ama link files not volume to bring in the 23. The new or renewed interest in avid media composer was fueled by the launch of apples final cut pro x and aided by avids crossgrade promotional price. Automatic duck has teamed up with toon boom to offer excellent pricing on a bundle of pro import fcp and storyboard pro. So, what i mean by this is that with automatic duck you can export an aaf from avid. We even thought about giving it a whirl here on the fcp.
Hi avid professionals, ive currently cut a 30 minute sequence in fcp that i am using automatic duck to send to avid. May 09, 2008 automatic duck has teamed up with toon boom to offer excellent pricing on a bundle of pro import fcp and storyboard pro. The omf file which automatic duck exported to the avid was absolutely precise, the editor could capture the exact footage and the avid timeline contained exactly what had been on the fcp timeline. Avid media composer tips for the fcp switcher digitalfilms. I was playing around with automatic duck pro export 4. Using autoduck i can get the fcp sequence into avid, it is the correct cut, very nice. You can only send footage between different programs via sequences.
In development for several months, designed to leverage the industry standard open media framework architecture with fcp s and avid s new xml metadata support, automatic duck s pro importpro export plugins for final cut pro have arrived, and they prove to be a quackerjack duo in getting fcp s and avids to talk to each other. Other popular volumetric effects plugins, like red giants trapcode lux 1. Media composer 6 also offers enhanced pro tools integration, allowing for the transfer of more session data from media composer to pro tools. For example, avid media composer and final cut pro are scored at 8.
Review by ned soltz final cut pro embodies powerful compositing features along with the ability to use a number of after effects plugins. Automatic duck, the seattlebased conversion software distributor known for their plugins that translate edited sequences between final cut pro, avid, after effects, quantel, pro tools, has recently revamped its cost structure for plugin delivery. In addition to just some of the key features listed below, there is a huge price reduction. At this stage avids dnxhd is much closer to a universal codec. Hi harley1, the next beta release will include vast improvements with aaf export, meaning aafs from lightworks can now be imported into avid and protools. An edl of sorts, that links to the media used in the sequence. If you must output with fcp, then you need to recapture with fcp. Automatic duck final cut pro export workflow moody college. Final cut pro timeline nach avid media composer exportieren.
Jan 24, 2017 media copy consolidates all media referenced by your project to a single location, starting from xml files exported by final cut pro x or final cut pro 7, as well as avid aaf files. Automatic composition import for final cut pro and adobe. Get your fcp project and media into avid without any transcoding via automatic duck and avid ama. Automatic duck somewhatalmostbest practices robert. Automatic composition import fcp suite, for final cut pro 3. Automatic duck ximport ae and automatic duck media copy 4. The apps are basically plugins for final cut pro 7 and adobe after effects, so youll need one of these apps as well as avid media composer, if thats part of your workflow in order to transfer your footage. Automatic duck came to the rescue with its ase automatic sequence export module for fcp 3 and avid s omf capabilities. Lastly, if your media was simply imported from quicktime into avid, just relink to. Mxf files arent readable by fcp without third party apps. Migrate and consolidate any media referenced by your aaf or xml projects. You will also be able to import the aaf into fcp but for this you will need to use automatic duck. Mac users interested in automatic duck media copy generally download. Aug 12, 2010 in this demonstration, we use a pro res timeline in final cut pro, send it to avid without creating any new media, and have the sequence not only open, but also utilize the same media all using.
Automatic duck final cut pro export plugin will help your production get through post with less pain, in less time and at less cost. Both leverage automatic ducks software for transferring projects between host applications and locations. A tool to import avid sequences into final cut pro was released in december 2003 with a plugin called pro import fcp, a plugin for final cut pro that read omf files. In avid mc 6, i imported the aaf from automatic duck into my 23. Migrating sequences from fcp7 to avid 8 forum for avid media composer. Red giant is partnering with automatic duck to deliver two new products. Final cut pro verses avid watch this video do the the tour of twitter and facebook posts. The other application is automatic duck media copy, which is actually a. Automatic duck media copy reads aaf or omf exports from avid editing systems, xml files from final cut pro 7 and earlier, or xml files from final cut pro x 10. Sep 15, 2017 effects avid compatible video create externally linked files mxf project type very important to choose the same frame rate and aspect ratio of the fcp sequence in our case we had a 1080 59. This makes it very easy to identify and copy the media you need for a specific aaf or xml file.
Special thanks to avid casey richards, automatic duck wes plate, telestream, apple, and key code media. At this stage avid s dnxhd is much closer to a universal codec. This move has many experienced fcp editors investigating the nuances of what seems like a completely foreign interface to some. Lastly, if your media was simply imported from quicktime into avid, just relink to the original media files. Sep 09, 2015 automatic duck media copy reads aaf or omf exports from avid editing systems, xml files from final cut pro 7 and earlier, or xml files from final cut pro x 10. Duck site, which are available via each plugin product download page. Media copy consolidates all media referenced by your project to a single location, starting from xml files exported by final cut pro x or final cut pro 7, as well as avid aaf files. Trying to take a fully onlined show on a different nle on a different os platform and output that with fcp isnt something i recommend. I found mostly old content from 2010 and earlier, but heres a pdf from avid. Avid launch media composer 6 with an upgrade deal for final cut pro 7 users today avid announced their new 64 bit version of media composer, version 6. Genarts release sapphire v6 plugins for final cut pro 7 genarts have released version 6 of their popular plugin pack sapphire for final cut pro 7. I hope automatic duck is not the only way to do this. Then automatic duck makes qt files that references that media, and translates the aaf to make the sequence appear in fcp.
Avid has just announced media composer 6, its latest iteration of the goto nle for the film and tv industry. Pro export fcp is an aafomf exporter for final cut pro that has been the standard for fcp interchange since 2002. Avid moody college of communication ut austin wikis. Red giant partners with automatic duck to make project transfer between host apps and locations a dream. Does fcp see omfi files, aaf files, avid edls for relinking, etc i want to mix audio and do effects and color correction in fcp for a feature were cutting in avid. The volumetric lighting effect plugin rays, formerly only available for photoshop, lightroom and aperture, now works with the major nonlinear editing applications from adobe, avid and apple, including final cut pro x. Media copy is a helpful application that reads an avid aaf or omf file or a final cut pro 7 xml file. However i do think media composer 5 is a massive step and i also believe automatic duck is bolstering their products for fcpavid interchange, so this may still be possible.
Video after the break as the poster frame has been set to black. I searched a lot of different posts and forums and could not for the life of me get the media to relink in media composer. System utilities downloads automatic duck media copy by red giant, llc and many more programs are available for instant and free download. What you should know to make your transition successful. When automatic duck originally went offline back in 2011, the plates made their products available for free download a boon, especially, to users who have been sticking with legacy versions of final cut pro. Offline on avid, automatic duck the edl to fcp, recapture, output. Id tell the director to download a trial version of media composer. Automatic duck post all their products to download free, including their.
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