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Final Cut Pro warns that an ALEXA ProRes file is not optimized for real-time playback. Why?

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Final Cut Pro warns that an ALEXA ProRes file is not optimized for real-time playback. Why?

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If a QuickTime clip that uses the ProRes codec begins with dark frames, FCP may display a warning dialog saying that the clip is not optimized for real-time playback. This is a false warning that can occur with any ProRes clip, not just those from ALEXA.