Playing only the base layer of a sequence – Apple Final Cut Express HD User Manual
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Using RT Extreme
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Playing Only the Base Layer of a Sequence
You can improve real-time performance by using the Play Base Layer Only feature.
When this option is selected, Final Cut Express HD ignores effects processing altogether
in areas of your sequence where the applied video effects require rendering for real-
time playback (indicated by a red render bar). Motion effects and video filters are
ignored and the clip’s original media is played.
If you have multiple tracks of video, the video clip item on the lowest-numbered visible
video track plays back—all other layered video items are ignored.
For more information on the Real-Time Effects (RT) pop-up menu, see “
Options in the RT Pop-Up Menu and Playback Control Tab
This video transition is not
shown in the Canvas.
Unrendered audio plays
back with audible beeps.
The clip on track V1 is
shown in the Canvas
without effects.
The clip on V2 is shown in
the Canvas without effects.