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Frequently Asked Questions > Color-correction of FCP Projects FAQ (9 entries)

Can you color-correct files?

We are not set-up to color-correct files at this time. This is something we are working on, but are not offering at this time. If you have a file ...
What information do you need when scheduling my session?

We need contact information, which should include a technical contact that we can reach at any time should a question arise. We need to know the specific video file format ...
What is the process for color-correcting a FCP project?

You should have picture locked before the color-correction session. Export a self-contained uncompressed Quicktime file to a MAC OSX or FAT32 formatted drive. Deliver drive to FSFT a least ...
When & how should I get my files to you.

We need the files at least one day in advance of the session. We prefer the files to be delivered on a firewire 800 drive, although firewire 400, and ...
What format files should I deliver for color-correction?

Files not in the 1920x1080 HD format, or 720x486 NTSC SD format will be converted for layoff to HDCam or Digital Betacam respectively. We prefer a self-contained quicktime however you ...
Will I be able to reconnect media after color-correction?

We will give you a single self contained quicktime file in the same format we received. You will not be able to "reconnect media" in FCP unless you create subclips ...
Do you color-correct the handles?

We only color-correct what gets laid off to tape. If you need to have handles for possible additional editing then you must create a "selects sequence" by media managing the ...
What if I need you to make additional edits?

Projects should come to us ready to go to tape, however if additional editing needs to take place we can likely handle whatever may arise. Any suprises like this ...
Text and Graphics

We should receive a textless version of the finished show. Titles and graphics appearing over footage that will be corrected should not be included on the quicktime that we will ...