Final Cut Pro Quick Tip #13
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Still think this is a square v. non-square issue between programs? Try this to prove to yourself that Final Cut Pro is only setting regions based on a percentage of the Canvas viewing area.
In Final Cut Pro create a Rectangular Shape and resize it so the top of the rectangle touches the top of the Title Safe region.[an error occurred while processing this directive]
Now change the viewing area for the Canvas Window so it displays the contents as non-square. Oops, now your rectangle doesn’t stay within the boundary of the Title Safe area.
Does this mean that the rectangle is not title safe anymore? No, just that the boundary markers created by Final Cut Pro are somewhat flawed.
How can you ensure that titles and graphics created in Final Cut Pro or other graphics applications will display correctly? You probably already know the answer to this one... make sure you are always viewing your project on an NTSC or PAL monitor connected to your system.
Even though Final Cut Pro may seem to have issues when it comes to how it displays Action and Title Safe regions, it is not a major concern, as no one can agree what those regions should be. Just keep in mind that if you are inside the Title Safe region you are okay, if the elements fall slightly outside of Title Safe you are okay, but if the elements fall outside the Action Safe, you are in trouble.
Here is a current list of the Final Cut Pro Quick Tips to date:
Final Cut Pro Quick Tip #1: Texture Treatments to Enhance Video Productions
Final Cut Pro Quick Tip #2: Using Markers to Quickly Edit a Music Video
Final Cut Pro Quick Tip #3: Import Your Music the Right Way
Final Cut Pro Quick Tip #4: Nesting Helps Manage Longer Projects
Final Cut Pro Quick Tip #5: Keying Explained
Final Cut Pro Quick Tip #6: Configuring Your Scratch Disk
Final Cut Pro Quick Tip #7: My Favorite Effects
Final Cut Pro Quick Tip #8: De-Interlacing
Final Cut Pro Quick Tip #9: Color Correction workflow tips
Final Cut Pro Quick Tip #10: Locating files in the Timeline
Final Cut Pro Quick Tip #11: Backing up at project end
Final Cut Pro Quick Tip #12: Exporting to After Effects
When not working deep in the labs of the DMN Central Division testing the latest and greatest software/hardware products Stephen Schleicher can be found at the local university teaching a few courses on video and web production. He can be reached at schleicher@mindspring.com. You can also visit him on the web at www.mindspring.com/~schleicher
Source: Digital Media Online, Inc.
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