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Project settings for screen recordings in FCP

Hi Everyone...


I have been searching all over the place and as in most cases I end up here with the experts, where I probably should have started in the first place. I just hate bothering you all esp. if it's easy enough that I should be finding the answer on my own!


I am looking for your advice. I remember a long time ago reading or seeing something (that I have now lost) that said the project settings for screen recordings are or should be set up differently than for other projects. I don't remember the reasonings for this...I only remember seeing something about it.


If that is the case, what would be the best project setting, frame rate etc for a Quick Time screen recording for use in a FCP project? Am I even correct in thinking it will need special project settings?


In addition, since the project that I will be using the screen recordings in probably won't have those same project settings - what is the best way to handle that? Export the screen recording out and import it back in as a .mov file? Please forgive me in advance if I'm not using the correct verbiage or I am leaving anything out.


I am not doing a tutorial or anything like that. I only want to use some footage (in a fair use way) to illustrate a point in my video.


Thank you so much any help!

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 1:57 PM

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Sep 20, 2024 3:18 AM in response to FilipOfficial

Thanks.


I have now remembered why I started using OBS. I had attached my Panasonic SD800 3 chip camcorder to the Mac and was using it as a super quality, zoomable webcam with good mics. It has its own remote control so the camera can be zoomed etc. without being touched.


However, I'm a lazy beggar and soon reverted to the simpler Logitech 270 webcam.


When I was young I loved complications but now I am all for the easy life.

Sep 20, 2024 6:22 AM in response to Ian R. Brown

Me and my big mouth!


I've just experienced something akin to The Sorcerer's Apprentice . . . I mustn't have stopped the OBS recording properly as it seemed to be churning out more and more images of me at my Mac.


Anyway I have stopped it and uploaded the correct demo . . . I hope! I did say the interface could be a bit confusing at times.


OBS Demo

Project settings for screen recordings in FCP

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