[MacDV] Re: Duration of .psd files in FCP

[doug lauber]

Jim Asherman wrote:

> On Monday, April 28, 2003, at 07:53  PM, Richard wrote:
>
> > Usually when I import a graphic file into FCP, I can change it's
> > duration by
> > dragging either end in the timeline, or right clicking and choosing a
> > new
> > duration. For some reason when I import a .psd file, I can't  change
> > it's
> > duration either way.
> >
> > Does anyone know how to change the duration of a .psd file in FCP?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > --Richard
> >
> >
> >
>
> You could try going into FCP preferences and change the still/freeze
> duration to some high number. Then just cut it down in the viewer or on
> the timeline.
> Jim

That's a great idea. Set the default duration to a long one, like ten seconds,
and then just perform an easy edit to trim it down. Good one.  -doug