Final cut express (FCE) fails to launch

I googled a solution and the one that worked was to create a new user account on the mac and reload FCE. This worked for about a week but today we have fail to launch. I am so frustrated. can someone please give me a solution. I now have two user accounts and FCE fails to launch on both!

Step through these suggestions:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/6456453#6456453
Al

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Final Cut Express FCE Crashes when exporting to Quicktime or Quicktime conv

Final Cut Express FCE Crashes when exporting to Quicktime or Quicktime conversion!
This started completely out of the blue last night. The export gets about 30-50% done and FCE disappears from the screen and the "FCE quit unexpectedly" message pops up. This has never happened before and I was doing exports of this very project all week. All other projects won't expect, the current project won't export when brought into a new file, I tried reinstalling FCE, and I deleted the pref files spoken about in the forum.
Any Ideas!!!????

Try repairing permissions and re-boot.
Al

Why has exporting a film from Final Cut Express (FCE) HD (3.5) taking 30 times longer and file size increased by 30X?

Exporting a 75 minute film from Final Cut Express (FCE) HD(3.5) through Quick Time Movie is now taking over an hour instead of the 2minutes it used to take. The FCEMovie file is now 14 GB instead of the 1 GB it used to be. In both cases Self Contained was notchecked when exporting. I havetried trashing the Preference file to no avail. There was a message when opening the FCE project that 140render files were offline. Ichecked the box to forget them and also did a Render All Both and Render Only Mixdownbefore exporting. I had thisproblem a few days ago and solved it by reinstalling FCE. However after two days the problem hascome back. As far as I know I didnot change anything in FCE or the system when the export times and file sizeincreased.

I think you are correct about the longer version being a self-contained movie except that I did not check that option when exporting. However, I have opened another project of the same size and that one can be exported in the usual time, the problem must reside with the particular project. A clue is that to regain some disk space I deleted the render folder for several projects including the one I am having trouble with. Also when iI opened that project I got a message that files were disconnected and I think they were render files. I did re-render before exporting and that is when the file length increased by a factor of 13, even though it was not supposed to be self-contained. FCE is working OK with other projects when I export them. I am still puzzled.

Final Cut Express 4 will not launch on my Mac

I have a mac OS X 10.5.8 and I have bought final cut express 4 but it will not launch on the computer. Please help.

There are solutions on this forum, search "Final Cut Express won't open," for some of them. Updating to FCE 4.01 is one solution. For HD it is another.

Installed Final Cut Express now Aperture wont launch

As the title suggests, yesterday I installed Final Cut Express and I have come to launch Aperture and it wont launch. Giving me the below details:
Process: Aperture [7554]
Path: /Applications/Aperture.app/Contents/MacOS/Aperture
Identifier: com.apple.Aperture
Version: ??? (???)
Build Info: Aperture-1310000~1
Code Type: X86-64 (Native)
Parent Process: launchd [207]
Date/Time: 2011-01-06 08:27:20.742 +0000
OS Version: Mac OS X 10.6.5 (10H574)
Report Version: 6
Interval Since Last Report: 530789 sec
Crashes Since Last Report: 5
Per-App Crashes Since Last Report: 5
Anonymous UUID: 54161446-3123-4CBD-9F7E-3D12563953A2
Exception Type: EXC_BREAKPOINT (SIGTRAP)
Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000002, 0x0000000000000000
Crashed Thread: 0
Dyld Error Message:
Library not loaded: /Library/Frameworks/PluginManager.framework/Versions/B/PluginManager
Referenced from: /Applications/Aperture.app/Contents/MacOS/Aperture
Reason: image not found
Binary Images:
0x7fff5fc00000 - 0x7fff5fc3bdef dyld 132.1 (???) <B536F2F1-9DF1-3B6C-1C2C-9075EA219A06> /usr/lib/dyld
Model: MacBookPro6,1, BootROM MBP61.0057.B0C, 2 processors, Intel Core i5, 2.53 GHz, 4 GB, SMC 1.57f16
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, PCIe, 512 MB
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics, Built-In, 288 MB
Memory Module: global_name
AirPort: spairportwireless_card_type_airportextreme (0x14E4, 0x93), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.10.131.36.1)
Bluetooth: Version 2.3.8f7, 2 service, 12 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: Ethernet, Ethernet, en0
Network Service: AirPort, AirPort, en1
Serial ATA Device: ST9500325ASG, 465.76 GB
Serial ATA Device: MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Device: Hub, 0x0424 (SMSC), 0x2514, 0xfd100000
USB Device: Built-in iSight, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x8507, 0xfd110000
USB Device: IR Receiver, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x8242, 0xfd120000
USB Device: Hub, 0x0424 (SMSC), 0x2514, 0xfa100000
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x0237, 0xfa120000
USB Device: BRCM2070 Hub, 0x0a5c (Broadcom Corp.), 0x4500, 0xfa110000
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x8218, 0xfa113000

OK, supports recommendation works. He told me the App Store version has some issues with writing the pro files out (where the retail version does it correctly).
He had me uninstall (move) the app to my desktop, download and install the trial with the trial key, then replace the file with my App Store downloaded one.
It WORKED....for the first time I've got Aperture and Final Cut Express loaded together and working.

Final Cut Express (FCE) 1.0 and Tiger 10.4.4--End of my rope...

So I know it's ridiculous that I haven't upgraded from 1.0, but I recently upgraded to Tiger and I am about ready to go PC because of all of the problems it has created--mostly with Final Cut.
I've tried everything in all of the posts, but FCE 1 still won't capture in Tiger. I deleted receipts for QT, upgraded to 7.0.4, re-installed FCE 1. Nothing.
What's the final verdict? Will FCE 1 just never work with Tiger?
I really hate how Apple does this. To use Toast 7 I needed 10.4, now becaue I have 10.4, I have to buy FCE HD, along with iLife again so that everything will work.
If anyone ever figured anything out, let me know. Otherwise I guess I'll just pony up the dough again to update yet another program that isn't compatible. This can't be an oversight on Apple's part. It must be an intentional marketing tactic, because capturing is one of the fundamental functions of FCE.

FWIW, Tiger, FCE 2, and QuickTime 7 do not play nice together
I had forgotten this thread, but since there is activity that brought it back to my attention, I have more information to share:
Tiger, FCE 2, and QuickTime 7 actually do "play nice" and work together great. I tracked my problem down to the means I was using to capture: Formac Studio TVR. The Formac software captures at a large data rate that FCE2/QT7 have trouble with. The Tiger/FCE 2/QuickTime7 work-around I have for this is to render any raw DV files I want to edit before I start. This drops the data rate to one that does not cause problems.
Meantime, I continue to try for a response out of Formac about tweaking their software.
Hope this helps.

Final cut express 4 won't launch

In changing an external hard drive I've somehow (I guess) trashed something I shouldn't have. Now can't launch the programme at all. Sometimes it comes up with the reset scratch disk box, which I try, and it fails. Have checked the sharing and permission boxes etc, and all seems OK. So, without being able to open the programme am clueless. I thought to try reloading the programme, but disc does nothing and eventually is checked out. Any ideas anyone ?

It might be best to reinstall FCE but first of all you must uninstall it completely.
You can uninstall it with this free app http://www.digitalrebellion.com/fcs_remover.htm

Real difference between Final Cut Express, FCE HD, Final Cut Pro, iMovie

I have used iMovie HD 6.0.3 to make a very nice 10 part documentary. Now I need something stronger - capable of producing more than 45 minutes of audio/video, with commentary and music, incorporating photos and transitions that I choose. I understand that iMovie 08 is more automated than 06 so I don't want that. What is the next best step up for my needs? I plan on buying a new processor for this work - one that runs at top speed.

Both FCE and FCP will do what you want ... obviously.
Both will allow you to do keyframing, have a wide choice of transitions (pretty much the same for both) can do basic audio mixing; both will allow you the same number of video and audio tracks.
FCE is a DV/HDV program only. If you are exporting to DVD you can use iDVD or toast and if your programs are not particularly long, say in the 90 min range you will get very nice results
FCP is a studio; comes bundled with some very powerful apps including DVD Studio Pro and Compressor which gives you far more control over your DVD creation.
FCP is also more suited to "broadcast" concerns with tools like Color and its ability to handle a wider variety of video imputs that FCE; FCE is DV/HDV only
FCP also has more tools like batch capturing and media manager that may make working with large projects with lots of footage easier
For the last four years I have used FCE to produce long form live envent videos and shorter corporate promotional pieces to DVD and it has done that work nicely.
FCP allows a wider range of export options but you can also acquire that with FCE by purchasing Quicktime Pro (it comes with FCP)
FCP is far more expensive. Yes, you get more apps with it but FCE comes with versions of two of them, Livetype and Soundtrack
Bear in mind that both these systems are VERY different from iMovie and there will be a learning cure. It requires some patience and the ability to put iMovie's workflow out of your head.
Switching just before any kind of deadline would not be a good idea

HD quality iMovie vs. Final Cut Express (AIC)

Hello,
I was finally able to carry out a simple test to compare output from iMovie '09 vs. Final Cut Express (FCE), which has proven to produce much cleaner output when compared with iMovie '08. Just as I have received help from online mac community I feel obliged to share my experiences with you in case it's of interest to you and helps you.
* Footage: filmed on Canon 5D Mark II (1080p, bitrate >40Mbps
* Imported into iMovie '09, no stabilization and other tricks, exported to Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) with as little quality loss as possible
* Imported into FCE, exported to AIC
Resulting file from FCE is sharper and cleaner when compared side by side in QuickTime. Not surprisingly the same AIC export has different sizes, too.
* FCE: 477 MB for 32 seconds of footage
* iMovie: 253 MB for the same 32 seconds of identical footage
Hope this helps someone. Happy filming!
Roman

It's been long discussed, but your conclusion is not fully correct:
1) If you import at FULL, no pixels are lost by iM. Thus, his Canon footage could have come in perfectly.
2) "One field is DISCARDED with 1080i." Not true. IF AND ONLY IF you use a function or FX that performs scaling, ALL video is chopped to 540p.
3) The functions that do NOT cause conversion of ALL video to 540p include SPEED, DISSOLVE, and FADE. If you use only these FX, then EVERY pixel that is recorded by your camera CAN BE exported by iM 09.
4) If you use no FX, then EVERY pixel that is recorded by your camera CAN BE exported by iM 09.
5) To export ALL pixels, you of course, must choose the correct settings in the QT dialog. They would be the same as you use with FCE or FCP.
The fact he got different sized files shows HE did something to cause the difference. Had he done things "correctly," he would have the same size file.
PS1: Page Curl is a perfect example of a scaling FX. So, by violating the #1 rule of using iM 09 you get support for your incorrect conclusion. Folks shooting with a camera like the Canon do so mostly to get a high-end film look. Very few folks making a film use anything other than SPEED, DISSOLVE, and FADE. In fact, no one making a high-end video would use anything other than SPEED, DISSOLVE, and FADE. So, it is perfectly possible to NOT use any of the "bad" FX. (Although they can be fun I admit!)
PS2: Be aware the black Background IS one of the bad FX. Unless, this bug was fixed in the last update. A static background should not need to use scaling! If this bug remains, use a black JPEG! I keep a black and white matte in iPhoto to use with "Fade TO" FX.

Upgraded to Mac OS X Snow Leopard and final cut express 4 will not work

upgraded to Mac OS X Snow Leopard and final cut express 4 will not launch but my final cut express HD 3.0 version comes up. I reinstall my final cut express 4 upgrade disc and it still will not launch.
Where do I go from here?

You installed from the discs, right?
What happens when you try to launch? What are you doing to launch and what happens you do it? Can't see you computer from here. If you probably need to contact Apple with an installation issue on a new computer.

Editing Final Cut Express HD

I want to edit video filmed in HD in Final Cut Express (FCE), which it is capable. I am looking at the Cannon HV20 video camera.
1. Do I need a video capture card/board etc. or will the cable with the camera import the file directly to my MacPro.
2. I have extensive analog video editing experience, is digital similar and......
3. I realize that unless I have a HD DVD player, the picture won't be HD, BUT will the picture be better filmed in HD and FCE converting it to standard format, or should I just look for a good analog video camera.
Thanks in advance,
Steve

You will need to buy a Firewire cable to capture from the HV20. Nothing too expensive, but you can't capture video with the USB cable that's in the package. I assume you already have a FW port on the MacPro.
I have an HV20 and the Mac gear listed in my profile. It works great and results look awesome! I have captured HDV to the internal drive on the iMac and generic Firewire drives on both the desktop and the G4 laptop. My test on the laptop was only a few minutes of HDV tape, but it worked. Canon has had glitches with daisy-chained FW drives in the past, but I've seen no such problems. Please search for "HV20" and you'll find a bunch of recent posts.
See also the HV20 forum at dvinfo.net and hv20.com.
On question #3: The HV20 has a ton of features and is at a reasonable price point. There are 'prosumer' features like shutter and aperture control, volume control, and 24p capture (w/some edit limitations for now). You didn't really mean "analog" in your question, but DV tape as the alternative. Hard-disk and DVD camcorders seem to have a bunch of limitations. The HV20 will let you record in HDV or DV now, or record in HDV and down-convert in-camera, in FCE, or in iDVD, so you're pretty future-proof -- for at least a month ot two. [grin]

Final Cut Express 4 (HD) -- needs firewire?

I have a pretty nice camcorder, a Canon HG10. But it uses a USB wire to transfer film to a computer (has no firewire). I bought Final Cut Express (FCE) 4 (HD) and now I have been told that FCE 4 only can work with a firewire? Is that possible? I don't understand as the USB/firewire is just the mechanism to transfer the firm and FCE is really the editing software. With this camera film is transferred (by the USB wire) adequately/quickly into iMovie etc.
Any comments/workarounds would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Use Log & Transfer with either the USB-connected camera or a card reader. FCE will convert to AIC to enable you to edit your AVCHD footage.
Russ

DV MXF import to Final Cut Express

All the online talk about importing MXF files into Final Cut have been about importing variations of HD in Final Cut Pro. My simple question is can I import complete MXF files at DV quality (or convert them before hand) in Final Cut Express?
I currently can only import the video and audio tracks separately into Final Cut Express.

FCE only works with DV from tape capture. If you have DV in an MXF wrapper, FCE cannot bring it in.
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I just bought final cut express 4 Academic and it fails downloading!!!

I just bought final cut express 4 at my Sister's university. They have a mac store there and the listed price for FCE 4 was $70, so i bought it. After opening it the download failed. What do I do?! Please help!

Hello and welcome to the forum.
What download? Do you mean the installation failed? You need to contact Apple with installation issues. Before doing that, it might be worthwhile to completely uninstall FCE, use Disk Utility to repair your permissions, then reboot. Here's a free utility to help with the uninstall. (http://www.digitalrebellion.com/fcs_remover.htm)
You need to be doing the installation and first run of the software from an Admin account on your Mac.

Final Cut Express malfunctions completely with older FCE projects

Hello,
I have a fairly major problem with FCE (computer and software specs below). About 3 years ago I edited a documentary in 14 separate FCE projects and saved them with many backups.   I returned to editing this recently and was disturbed to see that none of the old projects will load properly and I tried a number of the back-up copies. Here's a rundown of what happens --
- Load a project in FCE, first a warning message "The file format of this project is from an earlier version. Would you like to update this project file?" The only way to proceed is by choosing "Yes". There is a further warning about saving all of your old projects if you want to retain the 'older' version formats.
- At this point there are a number of things that malfunction:
1) FCE has lost the connection to the source files.   This should not be an issue b/c I did not move or touch any source files.
2) Some projects are completely missing the timeline that was built (kind of important) as well as the canvas.
3) It appears that when I attempt to reconnect projects to source files the edit points have changed or the project is using the wrong source file.
I'm guessing one possibility is that in the 3 years since I created the original projects I may have allowed Apple to do an update to FCE which caused FCE to become corrupted . . . I can't imagine an update would cause 3 year old versions of projects to fail so spectacularly though.
In the last couple of months I have created and completed a couple of video projects with FCE without any problems.
If you have knowledge about this particular problem, suggestions for solutions or other forums I would be most grateful. I think it's possible that an uninstall and reinstall might do the trick, please feel free to weigh in on if/how this should be done so that I don't make things any worse.
Thank you!
-Rob
Specs:
Hardware: iMac 10.5.8, 2.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM -- Original specs
Software:   Final Cut Express -- Original CD: 4.0 (Purchased from Apple) Current Version is: 4.0.1

Hi Al,
Thanks for writing and the suggestions, I appreciate it.   I've got a question and some comments about what I've already tried:
When you say 'Trash the FCE Preferences', should I go to the Preferences panel in FCE and reset everything or are you recommending something more direct like going into the filesystem and completely erasing a FCE Preferences file or folder?
Permissions for all the files are the same as before. Source files were always read/write for 'user', and read-only for 'group' and 'others'.
All projects were saved in .FCE format so I can't open them in QuickTime. I've noted that QT has likely changed so I may experiment with that a little bit.
> 1. Have you moved any files with the Finder that FCE uses or changed names?
I didn't move any source files or anything related to the projects. I was very meticulous about this as I had to leave the project for some time and wanted to make sure everything was in place so I could re-commence without inconvenience.
I have opened an old project and done a 'Save As' and re-opened. The only problem is that the problems still remain -- disconnected source files, misplaced edit points -- all the problems that I had before are still there and the project is essentially unusable.
I may have a follow-up question in another day or so, hopefully I can get things working. I'll need a little time to try all of the options . . . I'm walking on eggshells with this one as I don't want to lose anything or make things worse than they are.
Thanks again for your thoughts.
Best Regards,
Rob

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