Anyone use a 2012 mac mini for final cut pro x?

I am considering buying a 2012 quad core mini to use for Final Cut pro X. I've looked everywhere on the web, and can't really find an answer as to whether or not this is a good idea. The main reason I'd do this over a 2011 refurbished iMac is for the USB 3.0 ports. I'm currently using a 2010 mid-level iMac, and find that I need to use proxies if I do anything multi-cam. I do know that buying the mini, thunderbolt display, and mouse/keyboard costs about as much as buying a new 27" iMac. Would the ivy bridge mini be faster than the 2011 refurbished quad core iMac for rendering and exporting, or slower because of the intel 4000 graphic chip?
Thanks

OK...here's an interesting tidbit...320M is supported by OpenCL according to The Oracle, aka Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenCL
However, a look at the official Apple Snow Leopard docs suggests that they withdrew support for 320M.
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
Sometimes The Oracle is wrong.
Message was edited by: S. Michelle Klein-Hass to note differences between what is up on Wikipedia and the most recent version of the Apple Knowledge Base article.

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Mac mini for Final Cut Pro X?

I have a MacBook and it's served me in good stead since November of 2006. It runs Final Cut Express 4.0.1 happily, and helped me get through college. However, it is a bit too weak to run Final Cut Pro X. (Quite an understatement!) I know I've got to upgrade. It's a very compelling piece of software. There is a link to the iMac on the FCPX page, so I guess it's safe to say iMac will run it. But I am also in the running to upgrade my failing CRT TV. So basically the most compelling upgrade path is a Mac mini, if I can get away with it. It will be able to use an HDTV as a monitor through the HDMI port, and I'll be able to use an existing LCD monitor as a second display for my timeline.
Help a broke wannabe recent graduate out!!! PLEASE!!! We jam econo on this ship, sailor, so I need to go with the least expensive option to move up to FCPX.

OK...here's an interesting tidbit...320M is supported by OpenCL according to The Oracle, aka Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenCL
However, a look at the official Apple Snow Leopard docs suggests that they withdrew support for 320M.
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
Sometimes The Oracle is wrong.
Message was edited by: S. Michelle Klein-Hass to note differences between what is up on Wikipedia and the most recent version of the Apple Knowledge Base article.

Can anyone recommend personal or class training, for Final Cut Pro in NYC?

Can anyone recommend personal or class training, for Final Cut Pro in NYC?

Try starting with the free online tutorials like Izzy, http://www.izzyvideo.com/final-cut-pro-x-tutorial/, or Final Cut Pro X TV, http://fcpx.tv/. I got started on theose a few months ago.

Is my mac compatible for Final Cut Pro?

Hi,
I was wondering if my Mac OS X is compatible for any of the final cut pro studios? It's about 5 or 6 years old. Or, does the software only work on imac computers? Is there any way I can bring my computer in and get better RAM or something to hopefully make the software work?
If not, if you could list any other really good film editing software I could use, please list it below. Thank you!!
Here are the details on my Mac computer.

There's nothing wrong with your RAM except you need more:
Maximum Memory
3.0 GB (4.0 GB can be installed, only 3.0 GB will be addressed)
Memory Slots
2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM
You can install up to 4 GBs - two 2 GB modules. You will find suitable modules at OWC, DataMem, or Crucial.com.
Your computer can run some version of Final Cut. Your computer is capable of running upgrades to Snow Leopard and Lion.
You can run Final Cut Pro X with Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion.

Mac Mini and Final Cut Pro

Hi there, I wanted to see if anyone out here had a good or very bad experience working with FCP on the newest model Mac Mini, and more so, if it is possible to use the HDMI output on the Mac Mini as a video and audio out to a TV while working. Can ProRes 422 HQ or ProRes 444 when played in a sequence in FCP be seen on a TV connected to the HDMI port?
Many thanks

I disagree I am using FCP7 AND CS5 on my late 2009 mini. It doesnt have HDMI out but it functions with HD footage. My Sony Nex Vg10 shoots are cut with it, and I even have used CS5 with Red files without issues. The HDMI should work but I don't have that model and have never hooked it up for that reason.
Yes in an ideal world we would all have 12 cores with SSD, color grad monitors, and thunderbolts (that hook up to nothing as of today lol), etc. But for the rest of us in reality you have to work with budget you have and not every gig is destined for the silver screen. My Mini can get stuff done, even if its not portable like a MBP or multi cored like a Mac Pro. PS FCP7 only can use 1.5 cores anyway and like 3gb of ram since its 32bit the higher end machines are irrelevant right now (unless your using another NLE like CS or Avid). FCP X will be 64 bit and make more sense to run on higher ended machines.
So if you own the mini, and the HD tv and FCP, and all that is preventing you from trying this out is the adaptor, go grab it and test it out, just don't lose your receipt.... Its a lot easier to buy that adpaptor vs a new machine, and I am sure you will be fine. If you use FCP with a mini your probably already used to rendering anyway and as an editor sitting around rendering while getting paid can be ton$ of fun! i am going to miss that the most in the new version i think

I need to buy a camcorder -- upgrading from a Flip. Which would you recommend as easiest to use with iMovie 11? Which for Final Cut Pro? Thanks!

I need to buy a camcorder -- upgrading from a Flip. Which would you recommend as easiest to use with iMovie 11? Which for Final Cut Pro? Thanks!

You can't run iMovie 11 on a PPC G5 running the old OS 10.3 Panther - which is what you say you have.
iMovie 11 - cameras supported:
http://help.apple.com/imovie/cameras/en/index.html?lang=en_US
iMovie 9 - cameras supported:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3290?viewlocale=en_US
iMovie 8 Camcorders supported:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1014
Digital camera RAW formats supported by OS X Lion:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4757?viewlocale=en_US
Digital camera RAW formats supported by OS X Snow Leopard:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3825?viewlocale=en_US

Can anyone recommend a beauty filter or glow effect for final cut pro x

I'm looking for a plug in filter that's like the old plug ins for final cut pro 7 for final cut pro x
Any suggestions. FYI final cut pro x effects does not have it.
I'm not looking to fix skin tone but looking for a beauty filter for final cut pro x
Thanks

I put together some filters using old Photoshop tricks:
Colorist Toy Box:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlm6QF-FSGI (has a nice "aura" effect feature)
SC Sharpen Tools:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVD0kZIpq9s
(explanations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8CEb0K_IZo)
The two effects can be combined on clips.
YMMV

Student Help advice! what is best iMac model for Final Cut Pro and logic pro

Hi
I am currently looking into getting a iMac, but is toggling to device if I need a 27inch or a 21inch(top model),which will be used for Final Cut Pro and logic
There is a lot of money being invested iMac, and I really not want to be stu k with a computer that not going to keep up with the amount of work load in the future.
The specs that I have on mine are..
21inch
Upgrades include
Sdd drive 512gb
Intel core i7
16gb of ram
Or
27 inch
Upgrades
Fusion drive or sdd 250gb
Intel core i7
(Possible graphic card) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5 [+ £105.60]
(Ram is way to expensive so will buy from second party)
Anyone who has brought a iMac for final cut or logic what would you likely buy?..Am really stuck on the hard drives between the 27inch fusion and 512gb on the 21inch
My budget is £1900
My fear is that the 21inch top model's graphic card may not be good enough for advance editing on Final Cut Pro In the future when I start to get more deep into editing..logic really only needs 8gb to run smoothly..buts its the final cut specs that am having problems deciding. I know iMacs are not future proof or technology lasts for that matter, but I do expect to have it run good for a number of years before I upgrade again.
If anyone can give me some advice, or even tell me about there set up they have for media work please let me know.

All kinds of things affect system & HD performance, I can't tell you why your 4 year old Mac is slow. Just because your old Mac is slow doesn't mean that a new iMac will be equally slow.
You are correct about the issue with the smaller fusion drives. It's one of the reasons I am not high on recommending them. Everyone thinks they want power & performance but don't understand the gap between marketing and real life performance. The 1TB fusion drive however should give you a good combination of rapid access and sizeable storage capacity.
I have used external FW800 / 7200rpm drives for years and have never had a problem with any of them. I consider them very reliable but admittedly I DO NOT use consumer drives like the WD MyBook that the big-box stores sell. For the most part I assemble my own with OWC Mercury Elite enclosures. In the past few years I have centered on WD Caviar Black and WD Scorpio Black drives. I also have some Seagate Barracuda 7200.xx drives. They all perform excellently and reliably.
Pls. refer to my earlier post for what i recommended to you.

Keyborads for Final Cut Pro

I am looking to purchase a keyboard for final cut pro, to make it easier for me to do my editing. I have been looking at LogicKeyboards:
http://www.logickeyboard.com/shop/mac-keyboards-801c1.html
does anyone use these?
Which ones are people using?
Thanks.
side note:
Spoke with the computer store on campus [carnegie mellon university], and they are expecting FCS 3.0 this week and he told me the student price will be $299
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One of the coolest things I have seen on those is the shuttle control (in place of the arrow keys), but you can just buy one of those separately (USB) for a fraction of the cost. And then you still have the arrow keys. I agree that if you just print out the commands and learn them that is pretty much the same as paying a bunch of money for a keyboard that does the same thing. Pretty unnecessary.

Problems with Canon EOS MOVIE Plugin-E1 for Final Cut Pro

After about two weeks of using the Canon EOS MOVIE Plugin-E1 for Final Cut Pro, I've found some clips are cut short when they are transcoded to Prores and appear in the browser. Has anyone else had this happen?

Yes, just started using this and noticed pretty soon afterwards. Seems to happen when I start clicking around or doing anything that uses the processor more than just surfing the web, but that's just anecdotal. I immediately stopped and started using MPEG Streamclip, but I really want the timecode.
Most recently, I had Log and Transfer open, transcoding some 7D footage, and a few of the clips didn't come in—they were left with the red stop-sign symbol/exclamation point. When I clicked to "retry," it stopped importing the current clip and started on the clip I retried. I clicked "retry" on another unimported clip, and again, the clip import stopped and the new clip began processing. I let it go through and, after the checking the footage, I discovered it had been incorrectly named the first clip's filename! Needless to say, I hand-checked every file to make sure it was the right duration (a few weren't), deleted the files from the Capture Scratch folder, and reimported—making sure I didn't touch the computer.
I hope they fix this bug, whatever it is.
BTW, I've experienced it on two separate Mac Pros.

Where can I find a full manual for final cut pro 6?

I'm trying to learn final cut because I haver an amature film making contest I'd like to enter and that would give me quite an edge, considering most of the intries will be using movie Could someone help me find a full manual or something that would assist in this indevor? I do only have final cut 6 because I am using my schools imac and that is ther vertion they have. so, can anyone help?

You should ask your question in the Final Cut Studio forum.
This forum is for Final Cut Pro X.

Which firewire interface for Final Cut Pro on MacPro?

I currently own a Presonus Firepod, and it seems to work pretty well, but may sell this when I upgrade from a MacMini to a MacPro. I use my Mac for Logic Pro currently.
I anticipate running Final Cut Pro in the near future, so I'm wondering about the ability to read/generate SMPTE time code that the MOTU traveller supplies?
There will be no external mixer, so this interface will connect directly to speakers & headphones. (would be nice to be able to mute speakers and control headphone mix using just the firewire interface).
I don't anticipate needing more than 2 Mic inputs - and my current mike is a Rode NT1. (As the NT1 is not a top-of-the-line mic, unsure if I should place a lot of emphasis on worrying about the pre-ams?)
I would like decent mic preamps, and ability to graphically monitor input and output levels (is this graphic monitoring necessary, or is just the single overload indicator sufficient?).
Which interfaces in $600-$1500 range would work best with Final Cut Pro - and Logic Pro?

I saw the Traveller ads in Videography mentioning
time code, so I presumed it had an advantage over
other interfaces.
I found this in some ad copy:
"""The Travler provides on-board SMPTE time code synchronization features that allow you to slave your Traveler system to SMPTE time code without a synchronizer. The Traveler provides a DSP-driven phase-lock engine with sophisticated filtering that provides fast lockup times and sub-frame accuracy. The included MOTU SMPTE Console software provides a complete set of tools to generate SMPTE for striping, regenerating or slaving other devices to the computer."""
So it likely uses an audio port for timecode I/O. However, unless you have external equipment that you want to slave to Logic Pro, (or have Logic slave to) e.g. a timecode DAT, then this really is not necessary. FCP would not see the Travaller as a "controllable" device.
For Final Cut Pro use, I'd probably shoot in HDV.
When shooting a green screen near my computer (or
maybe even on-site), I wondered if there would be an
advantage to recording the audio thru an interface
like the traveller.
The advantage is that you could capture additional mics and audio tracks with your mac while the cameras shoot. Just slate your takes and sync up later.
Do I actually need an interface that provides time
code, or is that only needed for movie work?
I have SMPTE I/O on my Unitor8, directly accessable in Logic Pro. In 8 years I've probably used it twice to capture audio from some modular digital multitracks. So, unless you have some specific need.....
Maybe it is simpler just to connect to the mic
directly to the camera's input?
Indeed. You should always have camera audio available. Anything else is supplemental. Alternatively, you could use the Travaller or RME, etc. as a "live to camera" mixer in a studio situation. Plug your mics into the interface, create a submix and send it to the camera while simultaneously capturing each mic to an individual track in Logic Pro. There are many possibilities.
G5 QuadPPC2.5, Ram:12.5g, Magma PCIe-PCI expansion Mac OS X (10.4.8) 2X Hammerfall DSP Digiface+Multiface, Digi 002r, 4X UAD-1

Is there a "Wish List" for Final Cut Pro?

Is there a "Wish List" for Final Cut Pro?
Can we start one? Would it do any good?

For those that are interested HERE is the main feedback page for  which allows you to send  feedback on various products.
This page is useful for anyone who hasn't purchased a product yet maybe because upon researching they've discovered certain features unavailable and they would still like to send  feedback of their concerns. Or you might not own said product but still have an idea for it. I'm just trying to think outside of the FCS2 box here (pun)
So go ahead and send your feedback to  and who knows, you might just make a difference!

Online keyboard shortcuts documentation for Final Cut Pro 6

Hello, Does anyone know where to find a pdf or other doc or website for Final Cut Pro 6 keyboard shortcuts online? There's not one in the manual that I could find, actually (still getting acclimated from Avid days, I sure could use an extensive reference doc).
Thanks for any assistance.

Here it is one kindly Compiled by Zak Ray:
http://www.4shared.com/file/71407692/c04f5ca0/CompleteFCSShortcuts.html?err=no-sess
G.

Plugins for Final Cut Pro X

It looks like Final Cut Pro X does not support import or export of FCXML. My company wrote a plugin that appears under the import,export menu using a Final Cut Pro provate API we had to sign an NDA for.
We now need to rewrite for Final Cut Pro X. Who can we contact to answer our questions?
ps: I'm part of both the Mac and iOS developer programs yet I don't see any forums or developer information for this...
best,
Tuviah

no it was another plugin API that I got from Apple to develop plugins such as the one by YouSendIt, or EVS, or Automated Duck which allows adding a menu item to the FCP import and export menus.
Unfortunately the Apple contacts we had 3 years ago, such as Adam Green, who gave us these APIs no longer work there or are not responding.
I've actually tried using my technical incidents to get answers but keep getting told that I need to ask the final cut pro team without so much as an email or other link.
so I'm REALLY REALLY hoping someone at Apple is monitoring this list and can help out. Or perhaps another plugin developer.
I would think Apple would want to make it easy for 3rd parties to integrate..

Anyone use a 2012 mac mini for final cut pro x?

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