Any way to open an FCP5 project file in FCP4.5?????????

Hi, I took the classes and have the lessons from the dvd in the certified training books but they are all in FCP5 and my work still has 4.5. Any way to get them to open in 4.5 without upgrading so I can practice? here's my email if you rather talk to me there: [email protected] Thanks!

done it often. very easy to do.
pictorial guide by the talented Nick Meyers courtesy Ken Stone's excellent website here:
http://www.kenstone.net/fcphomepage/xml_export_FCP_5_to4.html

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