Adding Caption files with Compressor - Final Cut Studio 2

I am wondering if adding captioning files to video is possible using Compressor 3.... if so, how is this done?

Welcome indeed!
Look for a used tower, then figure to upgrade it's graphics card if you intend to do this for a business and it's an only machine.
An iMac OK for home use, but won't be fun running Motion and Color... They crave big fast graphics cards. Some filters in FCP also rely on GPU power.
I'd think any intel tower used would be a better buy if you really want to upgrade and keep up with the future of desktop video. faster drives become doable to boot. a LOT faster drives.
Jerry
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