[MacDV] keynote2 to FCP

[Alex]

On 16 Feb 2005, at 16:32, aashram wrote:

> is it possible to insert the output of a keynote2 presentation into a 
> final cut pro project ?

Hi aashram

Yes this is very possible.
You must keep a few things in mind.
The presentation must end up at a resolution of 720 x 576 at 25 frames 
per second encoded DV-PAL.
This can be done in the export to QuickTime options dialog.
Be aware that there will be scaling from the Keynote resolution to that 
so you may get some artifacts from doing this.
Make sure that you use fonts only at sizes at 14 point or bigger, as 
they will not show up an a TV screen very well smaller,
and do not use lines under 3 points in thickness as they will tend to 
flicker on a TV screen.
Also be sure that the elements in the Keynote presentation are within 
the title and action safe areas of a PAL screen.
It can be tricky to do this as you will be working at 800 x 600 or 1024 
x 768 and then scaling to 720 x 576,
it can take several attempts to get it right.

In my experience it might be better, if possible, to recreate the 
keynote presentation in FCP using the filters and transitions in FCP.
If that is not possible or feasible then prepare to spend some time 
getting the transfer right, it is far from an automatic process.

my 2c

Alex