FCP FCE interface

I own FCE 3.5.1 and I want to edit a project between my computer and another computer that has FCP 5
Will that interface? How would it work?
Thanks

I don't have a definite answer but consider this: If you had a project on one computer that was running FCP 6, it wouldn't even work on another computer that has FCP 5. To take it a step further, if you have a project created in FCP 5, it'll ask you to convert it to a FCP 6 project and once you do that, you can't get the project back to FCP 5 to take back to the other computer. You have to stick with the same version. This leads me to believe that you probably cannot do that. I've never tried with FCE before though.

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A few questions about the FCE interface

I'm new at FCE, but I've done video editing for a few years in Windows (Vegas Movie Studio mostly, it was pretty good but limited in the number of video and audio tracks). I've finally made the jump to Mac and I'm excited getting started. The ability to do keyframes and motion is outstanding and I can't wait to play with LiveType and Soundtrack.
There's a few things I'm not sure I understand about the FCE interface. I'm working on my first project and it's going to me mostly made up of short (4-10 second) video clips and still photos (with pan and zoom and some motion) and background music. I've done several of these in the past in other software, this project is my learning one for FCE.
However, I can't understand why some things happen they way they do. If I drag a clip or still from the bin to somewhere in the middle of my existing sequence where there are no items on the video track, it 'parts the seas', moving all video on all tracks to the right and cuts my audio track wide open leaving a huge gap to make room for the clip or still even if it has no audio. The same thing happens in reverse if I'm deleting a still or clip, it chops it out and scoots everything over. I think I want to manage my own gaps rather than FCE trying to manage it for me. Does this have something to do with ripple editing - something that I must not have learned in my Windows video editing experience?
I've ordered a few tutorial books based on recommendations in this forum, they're on their way. I didn't expect to be immediately proficient, but it seems I'm not understanding something fundamental about the interface.
There's other questions too, like when I move a video clip from one track to another (up or down, not left or right), why does it move the audio portion of that clip to another audio track? Sometimes it stomps on something I already had on that track. Can't I unlink those somehow?
When I bring two clips or stills together and attempt to overlap them (which I think should mean I'm doing some type of transition), it seems to just truncate one or the other. I suppose I just need to get used to that?
Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
iMac 20" intel Mac OS X (10.4.10)

You need to get comfortable with targeting your tracks and, as mentioned, locking off tracks you don't want to affect.
You say you want to add a clip/still to the "middle" of a sequence ... I take it there are clips to either side of this spot that you don't want to affect. Then I would set In and Out (I and O) points in the timeline to define the space you want the clip to occupy. If you don't want audio to carry over, then lock off whatever audio tracks you have edited. Then do an Overwrite by either dragging the clip to the far right of the screen to get the Overwrite pop up or by using the F10 key.
The Delete key to the right of your keyboard (sometimes under the help key) does a ripple delete. The Delete key under the number keys (sometimes a backspace key) removes a highlighted portion of video without rippling the timeline.
If you lay in a new clip with audio and don't want to affect an existing track, target a separate set .. so if you have a clip on V1 with its audio on A1/A2 and you want to overwrite the video but add new audio, target V1 and A3/A4.
As to overlapping clips .. if you want to use transitions, overwrite your first clip. Overwrite the second right up against it .. don't try to overlap. Now select your transition and drop it down between the two clips. NOTE: FCE needs handles ... like about a spare 15 frames of info on both clips
I strongly reccomend Tom Wolsky's book on FCE. It has tutorials and is a great way to start. I've never used Vegas but FCE is a very deep program ... it takes time, practise and patience (and you online manual is a great resource too)

FCP/FCE anamorphic to iDVD - A simple solution?

I posted this over in the iDVD forum, but I would like to get some response from you guys on this matter too.
I have seen a lot of discussions about how hard it is to get anamorphic material from FCP/FCE into iDVD. There seem to be a few complex workarounds using third party software etc.
Today I suddenly came to think about a possible very simple solution.
1. Export to QuickTime from FCP/FCE
2. Open the clip in QuickTime Pro
3. Choose the Window menu and choose Show Movie Properties
4. Select the Video Track and click the Visual Settings tab
5. Uncheck Preserve Aspect Ratio
6. Change the width to 854 (DV-NTSC) or to 1024 (DV-PAL)
7. Save the clip and quit QuickTime
8. Open iDVD and start a new 16:9 Widescreen project
9. Import your modified QuickTime clip
10. Author and burn your DVD
Is it really this easy? Are there any downsides to doing it this way?
I just tested this workflow, and the finished DVD looked fine.
I prefer using Compressor/DVD Studio Pro my self, but it would be nice to have a simple solution to offer those who ask about bringing anamorphic material from FCP/FCE into iDVD.
I wonder why Apple has not implemented an anamorphic checkbox or something like that inside iDVD. I have not yet found any guidance from Apple on this matter. Have I missed something here?

I gave the usual dimensions for Standard Definition DV Anamorphic as an example. The actual dimensions for DV Anamorphic NTSC and PAL are: 720x480 and 720x576, but when stretched, the right width is 854 and 1024 as mentioned in my first post. The dimentions you are mentioning are for High Definition 1080i/p
If you are editing 720p, the dimentions are: 1280 × 720.
This might be of help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:CommonVideoResolutions.svg

FCP/FCE anamorphic to iDVD widescreen - A simple solution?

I have seen a lot of discussions about how hard it is to get anamorphic material from FCP/FCE into iDVD. There seem to be a few complex workarounds using third party software etc.
Today I suddenly came to think about a possible very simple solution.
1. Export to QuickTime from FCP/FCE
2. Open the clip in QuickTime Pro
3. Choose the Window menu and choose Show Movie Properties
4. Select the Video Track and click the Visual Settings tab
5. Uncheck Preserve Aspect Ratio
6. Change the width to 854 (DV-NTSC) or to 1024 (DV-PAL)
7. Save the clip and quit QuickTime
8. Open iDVD and start a new 16:9 Widescreen project
9. Import your modified QuickTime clip
10. Author and burn your DVD
Is it really this easy? Are there any downsides to doing it this way? The modified QuickTime clip's Movie Info in QuickTime says: Format: DV, 720 x 576 (1024 x 576)
I just tested this workflow, and the finished DVD looked fine.

I gave the usual dimensions for Standard Definition DV Anamorphic as an example. The actual dimensions for DV Anamorphic NTSC and PAL are: 720x480 and 720x576, but when stretched, the right width is 854 and 1024 as mentioned in my first post. The dimentions you are mentioning are for High Definition 1080i/p
If you are editing 720p, the dimentions are: 1280 × 720.
This might be of help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:CommonVideoResolutions.svg

FCP/FCE Comparison Chart

Is there a Final Cut Pro / Final Cut Express comparison chart posted anywhere on the web? Apple had one several years back and I can't seem to find that anymore.

I have FCP4 on an old PowerMac, ... I was looking to install Final Cut on a new machine (Either Express or Pro). But I don't want to purchase FCE if there are missing functions that will drive me crazy.
If you own a legitimate copy of FCP 4 you can upgrade to the entire Final Cut Studio suite for $299.99 (USD).
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB643Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOA&mco=MTA4MjgwODU
-DH

FCP & FCE Resolution

Hello
I want to know what differences in quality(resolution) between FCP and FCE
Thank You
Adolfo

FCE supports DV, HDV and AVCHD fixed resolution video only.
DV can be captured as DV-NTSC/29.97fps or DV-PAL/25fps
HDV and AVCHD are transcoded to Apple Intermediate Codec during capture/ingest.
HDV and AVCHD are supported at 720p30, 1080i50 and 1080i60.
Using DV or Apple Intermediate Codec, you are unlikely to see any qualitative differences between FCE and FCP.
FCP, however, supports many more codecs/frame rates/resolutions.

Backwards compatibility: FCP/FCE

Hi, I'm brand new here, hope I get this right...
I created a project in FCE 3.5, with extension .fcp. I needed to use the Export to create the .omf files so Pro Tools could finish the sound. I figured I could open the project in FCP (not sure the version, it was new two years ago), then do the export. All media necessary was in a folder on an external usb hard drive, that FCE could deal with problem-free. The clip files are all .avi.
But when I tried to open the project in FCP, I got an error message that the files were of a version too new for FCP. The message instructed me to make a copy using Media Manager, then proceed.
I did that, and created a test file from the first clip in the listed in the bin --> it generated "test1.fcp". There are a total of about 150 clips in the bin, and this one took about 5 minutes to generate.
When I tried to open "test1.fcp" using FCE, I got an error saying that the file had been created using an app too old for FCE.
Am I banging my head against the wall trying to open a FCE project in FCP, or is the message accurate in saying that there's a version mis-match?
Did I do the right thing by using FCP Media Manager to convert the .avi clip to a .fcp file?

You have two problems that are fighting each other, as you've guessed. FCE3.5 is based on FCP5.1 and your version of FCP pre-dates that, so it cannot open the FCE file.
Your media manager solution is going to be painful because AVI is such a horrible format to work with. It's really ancient and will take a huge amount of time to fix by rebuilding every shot. You may be better off simply exporting the tracks from FCE, one track at a time, with 2-pop before and after the program, and take the exported stems to ProTools.

I'm having issues with my FCP X interface

I am a total n00b to FCP, and I have messed up my version of FCP X seemingly completely and have no idea how. I am currently taking a class (only a couple classes in) and the layout on the class FCP X is totally different, listing the different drives and event libraries, etc. It should look something like this:
But mine looks like this:
I've uninstalled and reinstalled three times, deleting my preferences, etc. and it hasn't reverted back to the original layout. Anyone have any clue how I can get it back to the original layout that lists the different drives and events, etc.? I'm hoping it's something simple that a moron such as myself will be able to fix.

Thanks, Riegner. It is indeed version 10.1.1. I did download it from the App store.

FCP - FCE

Can I read a project from Final Cut Pro in Final Cut Express?
How do I do it?

Please only post on query on the same subject. See my answer to your other post.

How do I Ken Burns Video in FCP/FCE?

I've looked around the internet for days. Someone please help!
Is there anyway to Ken Burns VIDEO (not photos--I've seen a million tutorials on that)so there is a pan or zoom type effect.
If anyone could help, THANKS!

Hmm.... I remember the Apple II CS where internally they were calling the CS for Carl Sagan. He got mad and was going to sue so internally they changed the name to Apple II BA for Butthead Astronomer. We better watch out cause Ken's gonna get mad and then we will all have to quit calling it the Ken Burns effect and change it to something like BP (already has a bad connotation) for Boring Producer Effect.

FCE or FCP?

Hello all,
I'm a complete newbie when it comes to video editing so I wonder why I went and purchased a Canon HV-20 (it's still in the box in case I need/want to return it! LOL)... and an associate at Best Buy told me all I'd need is iMovie HD.
However, there's a class available at a local community college that teaches Final Cut Pro and how to use a camera, etc.
So, I'm thinking about taking the class, but afraid I may be over my head...
I've heard that FCE is very much like FCP so I'm wondering that if I take the class, will I be able to come back on here and use FCE?
Also, it seems an advantage of FCP over FCE is that FCP works with "native" HD while FCE works with AIC (whatever that is!) LOL I read in another forum that native HD will be edited faster than something with AIC? Or is there another advantage of working with native HD over AIC?
Any tips on whether or not I should attempt FCE or FCP or just stick with iMovie HD..would be greatly appreciated.
As I said, I'm quite a newbie and I don't mind reading a manual... I just don't want to get lost within Chapter 1!
Thanks for any help/advice!

Far be it from me to disagree with my fellow Brit Ian, (Eh up, si thi...) I believe you have 2 options.
1) Learn iMovie on your own - As Ian says it's free and an excellent program for one who's new to video editing with a learning curve that's not as steep as FCP/FCE. You could then move up later.
The problem with that is that a complete newbie, you have to learn this on your own (unless you are also privy to iMovie classes) and I believe that it's easier to
2) learn the whole camera/FCP with tuition, than option 1.
My judgement is coloured by the fact that this is how I learned FCP, albeit on a full-time college degree course and I found it the best way but, of course, it's horses for courses. (Incidentally, I also learned iMovie concurrently, but soon decided to focus more on FCP.)
Your decision will be shaped by your requirements - How serious do you anticipate your interest being?
Do you prefer and find it more suitable for you to learn on your own or do you prefer the first hand help of tuition?
Are you prepared to make the additional investment to step up to FCE.
My advice - take the course - get FCE - then upgrade to FCP if and when necessary.

A better test -- iMovie 09 verses FCP quality. Can you tell which is which?

So many postings of poor quality from iMovie 09. There are claims of "pixelization," "noise" during motion, interlace artifacts, severe loss of detail, etc. But, are these reports really valid?
And, how true are the assumption that FCE or FCP will not have any such problems. Always the belief that FCE/FCP movies will be really so much better.
Simple test using more demanding video -- upload two exports that have similar contrast because the more contrast the sharper video looks. (The iMovie 09 version was processed as described in my eBook.)
If you are sure FCP, FCE, and iMovie 06 movies look better -- then you should easily be able to tell which movie (Z1 or Z2) was edited by which application. And, even if you can see a difference, which you may, is it SO much better? And, do you see any of the commonly reported defects of iMovie video?
Source clips are 1920x1080i60 MPEG-2. They were not converted to AIC so they are first generation.
Imported by iMovie. An XML export was used to FCP. So the exact same source clips were used by both applications.
Exports from both applications at 1080i60 were made using AIC. Then MPEGStreamclip deinterlaced both to 720p30 H.264 (x264 codec) at 6.4Mbps before uploading. These movies are third generation. (You can download these.) What you'll watch is fourth generation 720p30 Flash.
What about movie Z3? A different process was used. Please leave a comment on how you think it looks compared to Z1 and Z2.
Remember: Motion smoothness is dependent on your internet speed!
Go to:
http://exposureroom.com/
Search for DVC.
Please leave your guesses as Comments.

I can't shoot HDV (unless with my current camera). If i buy another camera, it will be USB. I'm the macbook user. I knew exactly what i was buying also. Surprising how many users get the macbook home and try to plug firewire into the USB and wonder why it doesn't work. How does this happen? I paid more for the fully loaded macbook than a standard macbook pro. I wanted something very portable.
I am concerned about the USB cameras though--many people have had troubles getting imovie to recognize it. oh the drama.

FCP 7.0.3 and MacBook Pro Retina Display

I am a videographer, I shoot on DSLR and edit with FCP 7.0.3.
I have recently got a brand new Pro Retina Display Macbook Pro.
I installed my software, including - FCP7 via migration - I had to do this as there is no DVD drive in the macbook pro - it was installed - from my old Mac Book (black 2008)
FCP 7.0.3 is not opening? It gets to the loading page and goes as far as the top tool bar showing up - but will not open so that I can actually use it.
I got this mac to edit on the fly and take my jobs away with me and do not want to use Final Cut X - I am used to and very happy with FCP 7 interface and operating and don't have the time to learn to use other editing software - does anyone know how I can get the my FCP 7 software working on my brand new machine?

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Importing Sony DVDirect Video on DVD into FCE

Hello...good wishes,
I've been recording video from a Canon XL2 directly to DVD using a Sony VRD-VC20 DVDirect DVD Burner. When I try to import this video material into Final Cut Express, FCE does not recognize the format.
Apple Support says that the XL2 Camcorder is a supported device in FCE, but is not able to be conclusive regarding video recorded to DVD using the Sony DVDirect Burner.
The only way I've found to get any of this video into FCE is to play the DVD's in a standard DVD player' record the video back onto DV tape, and import them through the XL2. This is a daunting, funky proposition given the hours and hours of video I need to edit - and I worry about degradation of quality using this process.
Are there any third party drivers written out there or do any of you have ideas how I can get this video from DVD to FCE?
Thanks~

I use a Sony VRD-VC20 to burn Tivo recordings and VHS tapes to DVD. I just picked up a program called Cinematize2. It's a DVD clip extractor that retails for about $50 US. It allows you to set an in and out point on a DVD and extract the clip into a format compatible with FCP/FCE. Previously I used MPEG Streamclip 1.3.1 which allows you to export mpeg2 files to Quicktime, AVI, or DV format for use in FCP/FCE. Mpeg Streamclip also allows you to set in and out points before exporting. The link to download MPEG Streamclip 1.5.1 is: http://www.alfanet.it/squared5/mpegstreamclip.html.
In order to use the MPEG2 playback and converter feature you will also need the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component. You can buy it from Apple (www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2) for about $30 US. If you have either Final Cut Pro or DVD Studio Pro, then the component is already installed and you don't have to buy it; but you may need to download the latest version from Apple (www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/download).

FCP export settings for import in iMovie '08

Q: What QT/ Compressor export settings do I need to use in FCP in order to be able to import the MOV file in iLife '08?
The reason for using iLife '08 is solely for sharing the movie to dotMac.
(if you know alternatives bypassing iMovie '08 ... be my guest).
Background:
I create my footage with a Sony HDR-HC7.
I capture the footage on my Macs (G5 and MBP) via FCP.
I edit my sequence in FCP using the HDV sequence presets
I output using FCP export to Quicktime. MOV file has HDV properties.
Funny: the captured MOV file with HDV properties can be read by iMovie '08 , the edited sequence with exactly the same HDV properties can not be read by iMovie '08 .
I tried a Compressor conversion to:
- Apple preset iTV --> no import
- Apple preset iPod video --> no import
- Apple preset m2v and m4v --> both no import
- Apple preset mp4 --> no import
iLife help mentiones that it accepts DV, mp4 and some MOV formats.
Q: what is the list of "some"
Please help.
Coen

Q: What QT/ Compressor export settings do I need to use in FCP in order to be able to import the MOV file in iLife '08?
Don't have FCP v5/6 but with older FCP/FCE usually use AIC for crossover in MOV file container.
iLife help mentiones that it accepts DV, mp4 and some MOV formats.
Q: what is the list of "some"
I have personally used DV, AIC, MJPEG, MPEG4, H.264 and i believe Photo-JPEG with which another individual indicated he was having problems. As to audio for these files, usually use DV, Linear PCM ("Big Endian" Integer), AAC, or even uncompressed. Avoid Apple Animation and Apple Video compression formats which will import/edit but will not correctly export. However, be advised that there are some caveats. E.g., a "Large or Full" slideshow export from iPhoto places the MPEG4/AAC data in an MOV file container which iMovie '08 will not import. However, if you use the MPEG Streamclip "Save As..." File menu option to save the same data in an MP4 file container. Therefore, would say that some problems here may be associated with iMovie '08 "pre-scanning" of files and possible minor bugs in proper error trapping on compression formats vs file containers.

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