Final Cut Express-can it be run on a Core Solo mini?

Could Final Cut Express 4 be installed and used on a Core Solo Mac mini?

Yes, if it meets the minimum requirements laid out on the FCE web page. There will be some loss of functionality because of the lack of graphics card.

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  • Final Cut Express not able to run on new MBP

    I purchased my 2.4 GHZ 2GB RAM MBP in late March. Today I installed my previously purchased Final Cut Express 2. When I launched the application, the following error message came up and did not allow me to run the program:
    Configuration error
    The software requires certain hardware or software which is missing.
    - AGP graphics card
    All of the MBPs in the Apple store had FCE loaded on them and I was pretty clear to the salesman that I would be using this software (FCE) on the MBP. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

    How old is the FCE? FCE had to be rewritten to work on the Intel Macs. I had to update versions that ran on G4 macs because they would not run on G5 versions. If this is a newer version of FCE that runs on Intel Macs, then I do not have a suggestion for you.

  • Final Cut Express 2 won't run on iMac G5 ("iSight")?

    Recently installed FCE2, (educational version that my college owns).
    Every time I start FCE2 for the first time, it reports a "Configuration error: This software requires certain hardware or software which is missing. AGP grahics card" With the only option, a Quit button.
    But my iMac G5 has PCI video.
    I've run Software Update, but problem persists. Does that mean it's incompatible with an iMac G5? Is there a patch I can obtain that allows it to work?

    Click here and follow the instructions.
    (23552)

  • Final cut express can't drag to canvas preview has X and slides behind the canvas

    When I try to drag a clip to the canvas, the preview window has an X in the upper right hand corner and the clip slides behind the canvas. How do I correct this please?

    Are you dragging from the viewer to the canvas? Make sure the viewer is not set to Image+Wireframe in the view popup at the upper right. If you try to drag the image and a large X through it appears you have the wireframe turned on.

  • Macbook, Final Cut Express and Canon 5D video files

    Hello everyone.
    I intend to purchase my first Apple Mac soon. It will probably be the Aluminium Macbook with 4GB RAM.
    I am an avid photographer and use the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. I can handle all the processing of the still photographs without a problem but I would like to take advantage of the cameras HD video capability. I know nothing about video editing but I have read that Final Cut is about the best video editor out there. My PC struggles to even play the movies from my camera, let alone edit them.
    I have the following questions that I hope some of you can answer:
    1. Will the standard Macbook with 4GB RAM be able to handle and edit the large video files (1.2GB for a 5 minute video clip)? I would prefer not to buy the Macbook Pro if possible. The computer will only be used for video editing occasionally. I will not be making 90 minute Hollywood style productions... just 5 minute short films once in a while.
    2. Does the cheapest version of Final Cut (Final Cut Express) handle files from the Canon 5D2?
    3. I know the video from the Canon 5D2 is generally disliked because it is 30fps and is in a strange format. However, I am not able to change this and I will not be buying a dedicated video camera as I rarely shoot video. So, I need to know if the Macbook and Final Cut Express can do the business with these files. Do you have any advice on how to handle the 5D2 files?
    Any advice greatly appreciated.

    Will the standard Macbook with 4GB RAM be able to handle and edit the large video files (1.2GB for a 5 minute video clip)?
    Yes. You have a lot of hard-drive space with the Macbook Aluminum, so that shouldn't be an issue but you might consider using an external hard-drive to store your media if you ever start making longer movies. To tell you the truth, the Macbook with 2GB of RAM would probably work just as well. I recently upgraded mine and it didn't make much of a difference. Either way though, the Macbook should work fine with Final Cut, mine does. You might consider getting the one with the 2.4GHz processor, I have the feeling that will make more of a difference when editing than the extra RAM.
    Does the cheapest version of Final Cut (Final Cut Express) handle files from the Canon 5D2?
    Sort of, but it doesn't edit them natively. You can either drop the files in the timeline and render it out and it will work, or, if you don't want to render whenever you make a change, a better technique would be to first convert the clips using an application like the free [MPEG Streamclip|http://www.squared5.com> to something FCE can edit natively such as Apple Intermediate Codec. It's not as simple as drag-and-drop, but it will work.
    Do you have any advice on how to handle the 5D2 files?
    See above. I recommend the Streamclip conversion over the rendering though. If you have a lot of files to convert, Streamclip has a batch conversion setting so you can set what to convert to once and Streamclip will convert all the files. Converted files can then be edited in FCE without any particular problems.
    You should convert using these settings:
    Compression: +Apple Intermediate Codec for HD or DV-NTSC for SD+
    *Frame Size:* +(A supported FCE frame size, for example 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 720x480, etc. The supported frame size you choose should be as close to your original frame size as possible)+
    *Frame Rate:* 29.97
    Sound: +Uncompressed Stereo 48kHz+
    Keep in mind that the Macbook Aluminum lacks a Firewire port, so if that is detrimental to your use you should consider getting the white Macbook or the Macbook Pro. I believe the Canon 5D Mark II uses USB for transfer though, so it shouldn't be that much of a problem.

  • Final Cut Express on 2 computers?

    I am about to work on a short film and i would like to break it up into two peices i have two macs and i am wondering that if i buy Final Cut Express can i put it on both of my macs no problem?
    Thanks.

    Yes you can install it on one laptop and one desktop owned and used by you legally. So if the two macs you have are a Mac Book Pro and an iMac then yes you can install the programs on both computers. If you have a Mac Book Pro and your daughter has an iMac then legally you can not instal the program on both computers. If you have a Mac Book Pro and a MacBook you can not instal the program legally. Hopefully this clarifies any confusion. If not check out the SLA for Final Cut Express
    http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/finalcutexpresshd.pdf

  • Trouble understanding and converting .avi files in Final Cut Express

    I recently just purchased my first Mac with Final Cut Express and am very excited to start editing again, both photos and video. The camera I use (Nikon D90) saves the video format as .avi But Final Cut Express can't read .avi clips when they get transferred. Now i know there are programs out there that fix this situation (I just downloaded the trial for VoltaicHD, its very easy to use and gets the job done) but its a limited download and will expire soon. Before I spend $, is there a free way of doing this (i.e. a free download) or is this something you normally need to purchase when coming across this situation? and Is Apples $30 dollar converter download any different from VoltaicHD's $30 dollar converter download. Thank you anyone who reads this and helps me out.

    Hi there, and welcome to the Mac, and the Apple Discussion Forums.
    I'd recommend you have a read through previous posts about AVI's - there's one not too far back, and others I'm sure.
    I also don't think I'd be alone in recommending MPEG Streamclip as your converter:
    http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html
    Regards,

  • I'm running Final Cut Express 2. How can I move entire project and application from one internal hard drive to another? Ran out of space on one drive. Thanks.

    I'm running Final Cut Express 2. My video project is 95% done and I've run out of space on my 500g internal hard drive. How can I (1) move the complete FCE program and video to my unused 250g internal hard drive and operate it from there and (2) how do I then purge all the FCE info from the 500g drive without losing anything from the 250 drive?
    Also, is it possible to change the aspect ratio from 4:3 to 16:9 when the project is finished? If so, how? I now know this all should have been done before I started. Thanks for the help.

    1. You can't move the application. It must remain on the system drive. Move your capture scratch folder to the external FireWire drive and use the reconnect function in the project.
    2. What's the media 16:9 or 4:3?

  • Can I run Final Cut Express on a MacBook?

    I'm interested in purchasing Final Cut Express, but I have been told the program will run very slowly on a MacBook with only 2 GB of ram. It is it worth purchasing Final Cut without adding 2 more GB of ram to my MacBook?

    I have FCE and a super special "black" macbook 2.4ghz intel core 2 Duo with 4 GB of ram installed. FCE runs just fine. For the most part rendering does not take very long at all, of course this depends what you are rendering and how long the actual media is. I would say that I am VERY satisfied with the way it runs. (but I was smart and spent the extra 100 bucks on the super special, extra fast, blackbook). Also, when someone who works for a company is suggesting you need to spend more money for better performance...well think about it...its true...but do you really need everything to render lightning fast. I tend to do a rough cut, then I tighten everything up, and save effects and adjustments that take a "reasonable time to render" til the end. Then you render and have some milk and cookies. Next thing ya know, you've had a nice snack and your sweet film is rendered...and you have money in the bank. But honestly, *runs fine*. Hope this helps.

  • My external hard drive is 'seen' by my iMac and I can go into the Finder and open files and folders. I am using the hard drive for Time Machine back up. However Time Machine says it can't find the drive. Same thing has happened with Final Cut Express.

    My new LaCie external hard drive is 'seen' by my iMac and I can go into the Finder and open files and folders. I am using the hard drive for Time Machine back up. However Time Machine says it can't find the drive.
    The same thing happened recently between Final Cut Express and my other LaCie external hard drive used as the Scratch disk. It fixed itself.
    I've run out of ideas. Help would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

    have you done some searches on FCPx and time machine? Is there a known issue with using a TM drive with FCPx? dunno but ...wait...I'll take 60 sec for you cause I'm just that kind of guy....   google...." fcpx time machine problem"  Frist page link 
    http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/fcpx-bug-best-practices-for-using-external-hard- drives-and-final-cut-pro-x/
           You cannot have time machine backups on your hard drive if you intend to use it in FCPX.
    booya!

  • My HD died on my iMac. I replaced it and lost everything that was on it. I found my source disks from my original purchase for Final Cut Express HD 3.5.  I now have Maverick ISO and it will not let me load my software so I can continue my film work. ???

    My HD died on my iMac. I replaced it and lost everything that was on it. I found my source disks from my original purchase for Final Cut Express HD 3.5.  I now have Maverick ISO and it will not let me load my software so I can continue my film work. How do I get it too recover it without paying for it again since I paid for it already and have projects in progress that need to be completed?

    1) Partition your hard drive or add an external drive and install Snow Leopard (with the Optional Rosetta) into it and then you can dual-boot (System Preferences:Startup Disk) into Snow Leopard and run FCE 3.5 there.
    2)  Use one of the following methods to install FCE 3.5 into Mavericks:
    a)  Pacifist:  http://www.charlessoft.com/
    b)  Jeremy Johnstone's Terminal method:  http://www.jeremyjohnstone.com/blog/2012-03-11-installing-final-cut-pro-studio-2 -0-on-mac-os-x-10-7-lion.html
    Reports on this forum seem to confirm that Final Cut Studio 2 will continue to operate in Mavericks once it is functionally installed, albeit some plug-ins may fail to function.  FCE 3.5 is the same generation as FCS2, and presumably will continue to operate in Mavericks, as well.

  • Final Cut Express 4.0 Run under 10.4.10

    In our school we have Mac and PC together.
    We got Final Cut Studio.
    I have Final Cut Express 4.0 and want to install it on
    the mac.
    The problem is it won't install because it requires 10.4.10 the installer says.
    Is their any way around it to install. We have Tiger but no the latest version.
    We can't update since the Tech guy is a paid in the you know what.
    What can I do ?

    Whoa, hold on just a minute.
    FCE 4.0 requires 10.4.10 and QuickTime 7.2.
    You should upgrade OSX first, then QT if necessary.
    Upgrading to 10.4.10 is not that big a deal, but it should NOT be done via Software Update (aka "click on the Apple logo in the Menu bar ..." ).
    Always prepare for an OSX upgrade by:
    1 - backup all your data folders/files that are on your system (internal) HD
    2 - repair permissions on your system HD (Disk Utility > Repair Permissions)
    3 - download the appropriate OSX Combo updater, NOT the Incremental updater (which is what you get via Software Update). To do this you have to go to the Apple downloads website and find the 10.4.10 combo updater --> Apple > Downloads > All Downloads > Apple > Mac OSX Updates > 10.4.10 Combo Update (PPC or Intel, depending on what flavor Mac you have)
    4 - make sure NO applications are running, then run the OSX Combo Updater
    5 - if necessary, also update QuickTime AFTER updating OSX
    6 - THEN install FCE 4.0

  • HT3835 Will final cut express 3.5 run on the newer mac os 10.8 or 10.9?

    I am going to be purchasing a MacBook Pro when the newest model is released. I am wondering if I can run my Final Cut Express 3.5 with the latest operating system.

    I've been using it with Lion and Mountain Lion and it is working well. It was updated to 3.5.1 via Software Update.
    However, you will have a problem with the installer as I got the "PPC applications are not supported" when I tried to install it in Lion after doing a fresh install (although FCE is a Universal application, the installer appears to be PPC). So, I followed the file locations in this article and moved every file from my Snow Leopard partition to the Lion partition into the same folder/location. Restarted and it has been working since.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TA38198?viewlocale=en_US

  • TS3528 What to do if Final Cut Express was installed after Aperture, on a new MaBook Pro Retina running OS X 10.7.4?

    What to do if Final Cut Express was installed after Aperture, on a new MaBook Pro Retina running OS X 10.7.4?

    Bear in mind 10.7 and FCE are not supported working together.
    FCP X is the supported application for Lion.
    Users find FCE can mostly work to not working at all with Lion.
    You can dowmlaod a trial of FCP X from the App Store.
    Al

  • Can somebody tell me if this video camera works with Final Cut Express HD?

    Hi,
    I'm juggling with the idea of changing my old video camera from 1999 Sony TRV-93.
    I'm looking in to the Panasonic HDC-SD5 or Sony HDR-HC7.
    My main concern it that I will be using Final Cut Express or iMovie for the editing of my home movies.
    But neither of the companies is clear if their product will work with a Mac.
    I'll be using a MacBook Pro to run Final Cut Express HD.
    So if someone that uses one of this video cameras tell me that they work with Macs and Leopard, It will be much easier to take my decision.
    Thank you for reading and your anwsers.
    Mario

    Probably ANY camera that uses MiniDV TAPE and has a FireWire ( aka iLink) output can use iMovie and FCE .
    DVD, Hard Disk and Flash Memory cameras are generally unsuitable.
    However, iMovie 07 (aka 08) and FCE 4 can handle AVCHD cameras.
    Ian.
    SORRY ! Just realised you wanted someone who has one of those cameras. I don't think many people will because flash memory is not really suitable at present because of the incredibly high price of the SD cards. eg.probably £60 for an hour of video as compared with £2 for a tape.
    Message was edited by: Ian R. Brown

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