Creating custom dimensions/frame rate?

Hi,
I have a podcast intro that I'm trying to create. This is 640x360 and 30fps.
first, I can't even seem to set my project to my folder on my drive... this is very frustrating
second, and the killer is that I can't even seem to find a way to customize my settings! I'm almost certain I could do this in FCP HD, but now I can't even open that application any more... FCP X has taken that away from me.
Is there a way to do this, or a way to use the original FCP?
thanks,
Dave

Dave,
If you have a clip that is the size you're looking for, lay that down on the timeline first. The timeline (project) will conform to that clip.
Unfortunately, the frame rate is also dictated by that first clip and it cannot be changed. But there aren't many situations where you will want to change that.
As long as you have the aspect ratio correct for your project, you can always export to the right frame size for delivery. And yes, FCX only supports standard frame sizes for video. I tried but was unable to make a 480x270 timeline. I had to settle for 960x540 and transcode after editing.

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