Can you write about Final Cut Express?

Hello All,
I recently read this about a U.S. based filmmaking magazine that is looking for some writers:
"I am looking for someone to write an article each issue about digital facets of Super-8 filmmaking. For example, how to dump your files on to a PC or Mac. How to edit and add special effects, different programs to use to edit etc. etc. In other words, a series of "how to" articles strictly on the digital end of things. The idea of adding a little "digital" knowledge is to broaden the possible base of readers. Also I am in need of someone to write a review (4x a year) of a current music video that incorporates some Super-8 in it. Pay is $75 for each article, and the article need only be one complete page."
If you are interested you can contact the editor (Chris Cottrill) at [email protected] You can view their website at www.super8today.com
Mike

One snag I can see is that a page or so would not be sufficient to explain how to use FCE.
It would be plenty for giving an overview of the main features, but why not simply copy the info from the Apple adverts ?
Ian.

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Can you write about Final Cut Pro?

Hello All,
I was reading this and I thought that some of you here may find this of interest. A U.S. based filmmaking magazine is looking for a writer who knows a lot about the editing workflow on a Mac. Here is what I read:
"I am looking for someone to write an article each issue about digital facets of Super-8 filmmaking. For example, how to dump your files on to a PC or Mac. How to edit and add special effects, different programs to use to edit etc. etc. In other words, a series of "how to" articles strictly on the digital end of things. The idea of adding a little "digital" knowledge is to broaden the possible base of readers. Also I am in need of someone to write a review (4x a year) of a current music video that incorporates some Super-8 in it. Pay is $75 for each article, and the article need only be one complete page."
You can contact the editor (Chris Cottrill) at [email protected] You can also check out their website at www.super8today.com
Mike

Oh, I know there is a LARGE community of Super 8 shooters and film makers. They are manufacturing NEW Super 8 cameras that have sync motors so you can record audio separately and have it sync up. And all the film stock is the newer kodak stock that you can get cut and put into Super8mm cartridges. I have a super 8MM camera and would LOVE to shoot that format...especially reversal stocks. I love the look. But then we are in a film process and telecine and synching daillies and getting into the expensive realm again. Besides, I can shoot HD and make the image look close to the same with my swiss army knife of plugins and knowhow.
Still...I like the format.
Shane

HT1338 how can I upgrade my final cut express 4 to final cut pro?

Can I update my Final Cut Express 4 to the current version?

If you have questions about or are having difficulties with FCP, I'd suggest you start a new topic in the Final Cut Pro forum rather than posting in someone else's year-old thread.
Final Cut Pro is by no means "amateur". It's used by many professional editors of feature films. So either you got Final Cut Express, or you just haven't discovered how to use all the features. Again, the FCP forum can help.
Regards.

I have a .mov file that is 59 gigs. Is there a converter that can reduce the file size with minor resolution loss so I can import it into final cut express?

I have a .mov file that is 59 gigs. Is there a converter that can reduce the file size with minor resolution loss so I can import it into final cut express?

Open the file in QuickTime Player. Then do Tools > Show Movie Inspector. What does it say for Format and FPS?
At 59GB, I suspect you have either a 4 hour DV video or a 1+ hour video that was converted to Apple Intermediate Codec. If it's either of those, you can import it directly into FCE provided you select the appropriate Easy Setup first. Your clips have to match the properties of the Easy Setup you are using.
If it's neither DV or AIC then you need to convert it to one of those codecs. (QuickTime/DV or QuickTime/AIC) Many people in this forum rely on MPEG Streamclip (it's free and works great).

Can you open a Final Cut Pro project file (6.0.6) in Final Cut Express (v4)

I am working on a project in Final Cut Pro (v 6.0.6) and I need to pass it off to a colleague who only has Final Cut Express (v 4). The media in the project is DVNTSC.
I went to the Apple store at the Stonestown Mall in San Francisco today and they assured me that my colleague would be able to open my FCP project file in his FCE program... but I'm skeptical.
Can you really open a FCP project file in FCE?
Could somebody who has both confirm this for me?
Thanks,
Sam

Under very rare circumstances can you open an FCP project in FCE. It almost never works and is not supported by Apple.

Can I open my final cut express projects in final cut pro X?

I need to get footage out of some of my final cut express projects and put them in final cut pro X, which I am now using. How do I do that?

You can export any movie from FCE to Quicktime, and use it in FCP X. If you export using ProRes 422 codec it will already optimized for FCP X.
What you can't do is use the FCE projects themselves in FCP X.

Thinking about Final Cut Express

I am planning on getting an HD camcorder further down the line. For now all I have is my digital camera that records video. My question is, can Final Cut Express 4 work with .mpg and .mov files? And if I get FC4, is there any reason to still use iMovie? In other words, can FC4 do everything iMovie '09 can and more?

in addition ..
I was an iM enthusiast since vers2..
now, I'm a switcher - I like the options and control FCE offers, allthough the '1 click only' attitude of iM is still seductive
example: Ken Burns.
reading this (=the FCE) board, we frequently see posts asking for plug-ins etc to add the convenience of KB as in iM (two frame handles, done).
you have to understand the concept of keyframing and timelines and xyz-coordinates to create a KB effect in FCE - seems to be complicated, but offers you much more than iM ever did, incl. a simple zoom-to/from-zil ..
perhaps, you miss 'Themes' in the beginning.. after a while, you produce your own 'Themes' in FCE!

How can one burn a Final Cut Express Movie to a DVD?

To whomever can help:
Hello all. My question is how can I take a finished project in Final Cut Express and burn it to a dvd? Do I need to use iDVD or something else. And if so, how can I burn it and make menus and such?
-Matt

how can I take a finished project in Final Cut Express and burn it to a dvd? Do I need to use iDVD or >something else. And if so, how can I burn it and make menus and such?
Just over half way into this tutorial is a _how to_ get a Final Cut Sequence into iDVD. The method is pretty much the same out of FCE even though iDVD has changed with differing versions.
Knowing which iDVD you use will help if you need more info.
http://www.kenstone.net/fcphomepage/idvd_5stone.html
Al

Can I open a Final Cut Express HD 3.5 project in Final Cut Pro 5.04?

Hello,
I've been working on a new project in Final Cut Express HD 3.5 and now want to import into my Final Cut Pro 5.04 but when I try to do so I get an error message telling me the file type is too new and non-compatible. Is there a way round this? I would have normally tried to import an XML from FCE but that does not seem to be an option.
Any help is appreciated.
Dual G5 Mac OS X (10.4.1)

if you know someone with 5.1.4 they should be able to open it then get you an XML for 5.0.4

HT4115 How can I get my Final Cut Express 4 projects into Final Cut Pro X?

I'm going to be switching to OSX Lion, and will have to update Final Cut, since express won't run on Lion. Thus I have to get X. With the new 64-bit Pro X is there a way to open my past projects? I know that at one time you could open up older versions of FC in higher and newer versions. I've heard about Assisted Editing's 7toX for Final Cut Pro application that allows you to convert your old FCP 7 files to be used in FCP X. Does anyone know of the best way I can assure not loosing all my current work?

You can't import FCE projects into FCP X but you can import the media.
You may well find that FCE will work on Lion.
It seems OK on mine.
Why do you want to go to Lion? Snow Leopard is probably a better OS in many ways.

Can you upgrade from Final Cut Pro 3 to Final Cut Pro Sudio 2 with upgrade?

Does anyone know if you can upgrade from Final Cut Pro 3 to Final Cut Pro Sudio 2 with $699 upgrade?
I purchased Final Cut Pro 2 years back and then purchased the Final Cut Pro 3 upgrade. I have not used it in years, but now I want to upgrade to Final Cut Studio 2. Is this possible by just purchasing the upgrade?

Apple's web page has the requirements:
http://store.apple.com/AppleStore/WebObjects/BizCustom?qprm=78313&productLearnMo re=MA886Z/A
The $699.00 upgrade version requires a valid serial number from a commercial version of Final Cut Studio, Production Suite, or Final Cut Pro 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Academic and not-for-resale versions are not eligible for this upgrade.

Can you convert a final cut edited video to a PC friendly version

My daughter edited a school project in Final Cut but sent her project to a PC user which he can not open. We have tried to convert it via email but got the spinning wheel of death. What can we do?

LBFA, select "Share" > "Master Files" (or command E) and export the master edit. Download MPEG Streamclip (Squared5 software) and open the resulting master in MPEG Streamclip and convert it to AVI.
Another option is to upload your edit to Vimeo or YouTube and have the classmate play it back streaming. If this comes up often, Telestream makes Flip4Mac in a variety of versions from free to pro. The pro version is either $49 or maybe $149 and it enables solutions that include WMV plugin for Compressor, etc.

Question about Final Cut Express 4

I'm editing videos I shot with a Sony CX100 this model only shot in AVCHD.
After I finish editing and export will not find a codex ideal for video that's perfect without being dashed
Anyone have any solutions or tips?
Or is it better if I buy Final Cut Pro once and for all.

Convert the original AVCHD files into AIC at the same settings you recorded, then import the resulting AIC files into an FCE project.
-DH

Can I convert my Final cut Express files to FCPX

I am three quaters of the way through editing a trip to Australias outback and it is already an 1.5 hours long and dont think I can get it all even ona DL DVD so want to buy the new ish FCPX and convert my project there so I can then Burn it to Blu ray, more expence but hey its worth it.
Is there anyone out there with the answer, I will be eternaly gratefull asuploading and starting the project again would kill me as its already taken me 7 weeks to get this far.
Clive

G'Day Clive,
Regards regular DVD:
You will get around 2 hours of FCE Timeline onto a standard disc and 4 hours on a Dual Layer.
Bluray stuff looks better, but may I ask, what type of footage is being used, SD or HD?
Al

Noob Question about final Cut express

Hey I am using FCE to create a home video atm, and I am trying to create a Title Screen out of Livetype, I'm not really versed in the mac so when I was setting up the preferences for FCE I just kind of took all the defaults without reading or looking. In retrospect a terrible idea, anyway to make a long story short the Title I have created in Livetype keeps saying Unrenderd when I try and place it onto the timeline and view the clip. My best guess would be that the settings are not matching up but I don't know how to check the FCE settings, any insight is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Regardless of whether or not your settings are correct or not the LiveType project in the timeline will have to be rendered.

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