FCE alternative to FCP's multiclip?

Newbie here...
What technique would you use to edit down 3 camera angles with FCE? FCP's multiclip looks very cool, but there's got to be an easy enough alternative. Layering 3 video tracks and deleting unwanted material?

This previous post and other links should be useful:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=462212&tstart=0
Al

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Replacing FCE-4 with FCP-5

What issues should I consider as I replace FCE-4 with FCP-5? Will FCE projects play in FCP?
Thanks.

As Zak Ray says,once you open an FCE project in FCP you can no longer use it in FCE.
Should you wish to do so, simply copy the project file before you open it in FCP.
The copy can then be used to open it in FCE.
Project files are very small . . . . only a few megabytes . . . . so storage is no problem.

FCE to FCP? Can I transfer an unfinished FCE file into FCP?

Hi all,
I would like to know if i can transfer a FCE file into FCP and continue editing from there?
I started my first project in FCE, after many months of learning the basics the hard way.
Having now read about the features of FCP, I am considering upgrading as I am led to believe that a lot of issues that are consuming my time editing, (e.g. eliminating unwanted audio ticks, image stabilisation etc.) are far easier/quicker in FCP.
I realise that you can not make something out of what you don't have, but FCE just doesn't cut it when you start off with less than perfect material and are looking to smooth things out in general.
So if i buy FCP can i finsh my project?
Will my macbook pro handle it for now?
2.4Ghz Intel Core Duo Processor,
2GB 1067 Mhz DDR3 Memory,
Thanks for any information.

You can open FCE projects in Final Cut Pro.
Work on a copy of your project file -there's no going back.
Your MacBook Pro will handle Final Cut Studio fine.

Can't open an FCE project in FCP

I got FCE 4.0.1 and have now upgraded to FCP 6.0.1. When I try to open my existing FCE project in FCP, I get a message that says, " File's format is too new for this version of application."
I just bought the FCS, so I assume it's the latest version of the program.
Any ideas?

The latest version of Final Cut Pro is 6.0.5.
Use the software updater to get to that version.
My guess is the 6.0.1 was released before FCE 4.0.1.
"In general, Final Cut Pro can open a Final Cut Express project if it was last modified in a version of Final Cut Express that was released before the version of Final Cut Pro that you are using."
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24708?viewlocale=en_US

Importing FCE files into FCP

Hi,
I have some old FCE projects. My question is whether I am import the FCE project into FCP?

I think you can just do a file > open and open them right up. you might get a warning that you are opening an older version and of course once saving you probably won't be able to open them in FCE again... so I would make a duplicate first then open away.

HT4115 can i import a FCE projekt in FCP?

How can i import a FCE projekt into FCP?

If you mean FCP as in the original Final Cut Pro (part of Final Cut Studio), just open the FCE project in FCP.
If you mean FCP as in Final Cut Pro X (the current Final Cut app), there does not appear to be any way to do this. At least none that I am aware of. Try posting your question in the Final Cut Pro X forum, - perhaps someone has recently developed an app to migrate FCE projects to FCP-X.

A BUG in FCP 7: Multiclip Markers slip when copied from project to project

Alas, not all things are great with multiclip markers in FCP 7.
We are shooting multicam on a show with dual system sound. Individual camera angles are synced to the production sound (broadcast .wav) and merged to create new master clips that use the stereo production audio instead of the original camera audio, then the new synced/merged clips are made into multiclips using In points set on the slate claps as the multiclip synchronization method. Markers added to the A angle and B angle do indeed stay attached when added in the viewer (thanks for that bug fix, Apple). The assistants are marking the beginning of each take and all resets on each angle, so that both Angle 1 (A camera) and Angle 2 (B camera) have the exact same markers on the exact same frames.
Problem is, when the editor opens the dailies project and copies the bins with the marked multiclips into his editor project, or his or her version of the dailies project is updated, the markers on Angle 2 (B camera) all shift in time (like they were all slipped). All Angle 2 markers in each individual clip slip the same amount, but every multiclip's markers slip a different amount. Copying clips from one bin to another IN THE SAME PROJECT yields the same slippage, and what's more, even messes up the markers in the original master multiclips (as if the copies were not affiliates but literally the same master clip as the multiclips). To make matters even worse, sometimes it's the A camera (Angle 1) that has markers slipping.
This bug does not affect multiclips that are made from the clips using original camera audio. Since the production has, thus far, been unable to properly jam sync the audio and camera timecode, each merged audio multiclip can have, potentially, three different timecode numbers associated with each track, Angle 1, Angle 2 and the stereo audio. Clearly FCP has no idea what to do when it attempts to recreate the clips in another bin or project, but the offset (i.e. how much the markers slip) is not directly correlated to any timecode offset between the different tracks of the multiclip. How weird is that?
It's forcing the editors to mark their own footage, which is really the assistant's job. At least in FCP 6 you could mark the original angles prior to multiclipping and the markers would stay as you switched angles, or you could mark the original angles and then replace the angle in the multiclip with the marked angle and, again, the markers would stay affixed to the angle when you switched from angle to angle. Now that doesn't even work.
Help!
Any workaround out there?

Actually the 4:2:2 smoother is for prepping footage in a 4:2:2 color space for chroma keying (it prevents stairstepping due to the blocky chroma values). It is the right setting for DVCPRO HD.
Sure about that? because it already is in a 4:2:2 color space, and there are no stair steps. Only DV has those ugly stair steps. I believe this is for DV. I have never used it, and I have comped a lot of DVCPRO HD.
am using the Chroma Keyer filter from FCP (possibly derived from Primatte?
Nope...Primatte is a NEW filter in FCP 7. The built in Chroma Keyer in FCP downright *****. I use DV Matte Pro for simple stuff in FCP, and Primatte or Keylight for the more complex ones, and in AE or Motion. But Primatte is now in FCP 7...well, a "lite" version called Primatte RT.
If chroma smoothing is causing that issue...don't use it.
Shane

Using FCE files with FCP?

Hello - does anyone know if I can open FC Express files in FC Pro, and vice versa (with appropriate "save as")? I'm not an experienced user of these programs, but I think I will be soon. My collaborator on a video project uses Final Cut Pro, but I want to be able to make some edits, and can only afford (and probably only need) Express. Will we be able to exchange files in any way?
iMac G5 2.1 ghz Mac OS X (10.4.1)

In most cases FCE will not open an FCP project, unless the project is very simple. FCP will open an FCE project, if the version is new enough. It depends which versions of FCE and FCP you're working with. Once the FCE project is opened in FCP and updated it will most likely no longer open in FCE.

FCP X multiclip dropped frames?

After playing a multiclip for a few seconds, it begins to drop frames, then freezes. And up comes this image.
What's up? It's on my new 8gig iMac

This is an update;
     After finding that the proxy clips you mentioned ran fine, discovered that I couldn't edit the Multicam footage as described in the manual. No Blade. No cuts. Just angle switches. So today started hunting thru FCP X Support and discovered something.
     Once you get a Multicam Clip going on the timeline, you've got to create a New Project in the Browser, then open it and drag the Multicam Clip from the Browser to the empty Storyline. Ta Da!!. Everything shows up correctly. And works even better than it used to in older versions of FCP.
     But here's the point;
Nowhere in any of the FCP X Help files does that necessary process get mentioned. And that kind of sloppy oversight is not like Apple. Please fix it.
     As a matter of fact, it would be a great idea to make those extra steps not even necessary. That's what Steve would want done
     Also
Remember that problem about dropped frames? Well, it's gone away. Even Optimized/Original 17 minute Multicam clips are running fine now.
Go figure.

Export from FCE 4 to FCP 5

I have a Final cut express 4 project, and I am transferring it to a computer with Final Cut pro 5, however final cut pro says the file is too new. is there any way, or any application, to convert it? Anything would be useful.

Not unless you know someone with FCP 6.5 or later who can open the FCE project and export it to an early version of XML which can be imported into FCP5.

Will FCE 3.5 HD work on MacBook? ( also... FCE compared to FCP 5?)

Hello!
Will FCE 3.5 HD work on a non-Pro MacBook?
I have used FCP 5 quite a bit, at school, and really liked it. Now, I'm graduating, but cannot afford Final Cut Studio - hence wondering if FCE 3.5 would do. Any thoughts? The Apple software page is a bit unclear concerning what the precise differences are between FCP and FCE.
Will layering multiple (4+) video tracks work as well in FCE as it does in FCP?
I'd appreciate any thoughts on the matter.
Thanks!
Pessi

You can FCE with a MacBook. FCE Will work like FCP, but its performance is dependent on the speed of your processor. The faster the processor the more real-time capabilities you'll have.

FCE 4x to FCP 5 ??

Hi
I searched the forum and according to these other posts, FCP is supposed to be able to open FCE project files.
However I'm ollaborating with a fellow who has FCP5. I created a empty project and sent him the .fcp file. He apparently opened it in his FCP5. But when I sent him the big project he couldn't open it.
So he suggested I send him an XML file? How do I do that? In the save as dialog box I don't see anything other than fcp as a choice.
Being new here, can I just type XML in the save as box then and send it to him? We both have our own copies of the original video.
I guess he's having problems getting the project file converted at a friend's studio but I don't know much about this. We need to be able to collaborate on this project. It's the first one we're tryin to do together.
I'm stumped?
Thanks
Allen

Hi
Yes I already found that out. That's surprising that iMovie supports XML and FCE doesn't! I would have figured FCE would give me a few other save-as or export choices over the iMovie! I mean FCE is a middle software between iMovie and FCP isn't it? ;-)))
My partner upgraded his FC5 to Studio 2 with FCP6. He says he can get my FCP project files converted to XML but I have no idea on how that could be done. That's wierd anyway as both FCE and FCP use the same file extension! My project files are all *.fcp!
If all else fails, I talked to Apple and because I'm incorporated, got set-up with a business account. They told me I can get a small discount if I buy the Studio. So I'm seriously thinking of doing that. With Compressor, I may not have to buy the MAC Version of Squeeze. I already got the windows version. I want to get a MAC Pro when I upgrade my PC HP editing computer anyway.
I appreciate everyone's help here. these are really great forums.
Allen

How do i transfer FCE files into FCP?

Hi guys,
I just bought a copy of Final Cut Pro 7, which I am very excited about, but I have been trying to transfer files I have been working on in Final Cut Express over to FCP.
I go to 'Files' and then 'Import', then i go to 'Show' and change it to 'All Files', which allows me to accept my FCP project, It then says, 'File Error: 1 file(s) recognized, 0 access denied, 1 unknown.'
Could someone help me with what I am doing wrong?
Thanks in advance, all help is appreciated!
Message was edited by: roccaboy

Heya rocca chill man it's cool.
Just letting you know that if you purchased a copy that it was an illegal license transfer. That way if it's possible you might be able to go back and get your money back from whomever you bought it from. You would be surprised how many do not know that without original installation disks they don't legally own the software. For instance: users will post discussion threads here on occasion asking how to reinstall or transfer the software that was included with their used computer purchase without installation disks because they moved to a new system but do not have the disks.
In technical terms the specifics of the term makes a difference. Like the difference between HDV and true HD = biiiiig difference. At least that is how I originally interpreted it in this instance.
I wonder what the correct terminology would be
Simply saying "I just bought FCP" would be better than "I just bought a copy of FCP"
Congratulations on your new purchase and I am glad that you are excited. But please don't be mistaken into thinking that I was trying to insult you. Go back and re-read the original reply and you will discover that I was in fact trying to educate you on the difference between purchasing a copy (which you stated) vs. a legal license transfer.
People buy illegal used "copies" of software all the time and then come here and ask beginner level questions which suggest they didn't take the time to go through the manual and read the basics of how to use the $1K software (which most would do when spending $1K on software). I was simply mistaken by taking your specific words literally when you mentioned that you bought a copy of the software - a practice that should be exercised when discussing technical topics.
Anyway, water under the bridge.
Best regards,

FCP 7 Multiclip Edit Sequence: How to change audio?

Guys, I've edited a Multiclip Sequence, which is approx 1 hour in length.
I currently have audio from only 1 Clip but now want to change all the Audio to come from another Clip.
What is the easiest solution to do this?
I have 3 Clips in the Multiclip Sequence. Currently I'm using the Audio from Clip 1. But now want to use the Audio from Clip 2 for the entire edit.
I've tried everything but the only thing that works is if I double click each edited Clip and amend the audio from the Playhead Sync drop down box.

Thanks for your reply Michael. I'm not cutting it together. It's already been cut. All I need to do is change the Audio from Clip 1 to Clip 2 for the entire Cut Sequence.
I can do this by Double Clicking each Clip and then choosing Clip 2. But I want to know if it's possible to bulk change the Audio.

Sequence markers in FCP multiclip project cause error on send to STP

I have had problems with the procedure "send to soundtrack pro multitrack project" as it concerns a Apple ProRes(HQ) multiclip sequence. The send consistently resulted in an "Error sending selection to Soundtrack Pro" and a "General Error".
From what I can tell, the cause of the problem is the use of "sequence markers" versus "clip markers". This problem can be replicated consistently. The removal of "sequence markers" eliminates the error. There is no problem with the use of clip markers as far as I can see.
I believe this is a bug and perhaps it needs to be looked at since it certainly can stop the successful integration of FCP-7 and STP-3. The manual describes:
Important: Chapter, compression, and scoring markers are used only for sequences. When
you export a QuickTime movie, make sure that these markers have been added to the
sequence itself in the Canvas or in the Timeline ruler, and not to individual clips.
I have submitted a feedback to Apple, but perhaps some other users have some insight to this problem.

The default project for STP is setup correctly to use the Motu. In fact, if I create a default project the Motu works well and I get multiple tracks going to the appropriate 5.1 outputs.
I was able to get the audio to work ONCE and ONLY once by selecting "Undo Base Channel change" (not even sure how this was an option, nothing I selected) and then I had to select the headphone icon on each track to be able to hear it.
So, thinking I had solved this mystery I immediately saved the project. I opened the project up again directly in STP and you guessed it, I don't get any audio again!!! Argh!!!! This time checking/unchecking the headphones icon did nothing.
I'm about ready to toss in the towel on FCP and STP and will start looking for alternatives that have a well integrated package that works with my Motu Ultralite. Any suggestions are welcome for alternatives to FCP and STP.
Motu claim the Ultralite is fully compliant with OSX core audio and don't have any recommendations for FCP send to Multitrack STP issue.
In my efforts I thought I might be able to use Logic Pro but importing video doesn't import the associated audio so I have to export the audio separately -- becomes very worky.
I also tried to Export my sequence to a quicktime movie and then add the movie to STP under a new STP project -- this exhibited the same problem -- no audio.
I just don't know what to try next.
Rob.

FCE alternative to FCP's multiclip?

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