Final cut pro fcp 6.0.6 unexpected quit using OS 10.6.8

Just upgraded to OS 10.6.8 and installed MacKeeper (big mistake) and FCP 6.0.8 quits during start up? Trashed MacKeeper and re-installed everything but Final Cut Pro still quits during start up? Everything else seems fine - any sugegstions about what is hapenning here?

You should probably trash your FCP preferences. This application will make it easy:
http://www.digitalrebellion.com/prefman/
In the future, questions about FCP belong in a different forum:
https://discussions.apple.com/community/professional_applications/final_cut_stud io
This is the FCX forum.

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"Final Cut Pro generated an error or unexpectedly" Error when using Qmaster

Hello all I have Final Cut Studio 3. I am using the latest Final Cut and the latest compressor.
I have a Core i7 so i am trying to use all 8 virtual threads or at least four. However when I use the "This Computer" option in compressor it is not an issue. It will compress fine. However, when i use the virtual cluster i set up with QMaster i get the dreaded "Final Cut Pro generated an error or unexpectedly" and it fails. I am unsure what to do. Here are the circumstances:
When I to compressor from FCP and use "this computer" it is no problem.
When I send to compressor from FCP and try to use your personalized cluster (taking advantage of those expensive cores!) it won't work. it fails and give me the aforementioned error.
I have enclosed a video which can be seen at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyKsw8ii5Ig
PS I know that I can make the file quick time self contained, but this program should work on it own.

Virtual Clustering works by launching multiple copies of the Compressor encoder, each of which needs access to the source media that you are compressing. This is fine if you are compressing from a source movie clip, as they can just open the file multiple times.
But when you export from Final Cut Pro, FCP can only communicate with one copy of the encoder - it cannot launch multiple copies of itself. *Consequently, you cannot export to a virtual cluster from the Send to Compressor command.*
A common misconception is that exporting to a QuickTime movie is slower. This is wrong - it is actually faster for two reasons - 1) it is faster to read the file directly than to request each frame from FCP and 2) you have access to virtual clustering. If your timeline is completely or partially rendered, deselect Make Self-Contained and the QuickTime export will be quicker.
Another issue is that you are using up all of your virtual cores, leaving nothing left over for the operating system. There are varying schools of thought on how many to choose, ranging from the total number of cores minus one to half the number of cores (the latter being Apple's official suggestion). Also remember that each instance requires at least 1 GB of RAM, and remember to leave some extra for the OS and running applications.

Fade Out to White in Final Cut Pro (FCP)

Could someone please show me how to do add a fade-to-white transition in Final Cut Pro (FCP)? (Instead of black, which is default.) I want to be able to do both: 1) fade to white; 2) and white to the picture. An example clip:
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*Click on the "Videos" tab.
This clip ends with "fade to white." I want to apply the same effect in the beginning (white to movie).
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Effects > Video Transitions > Dissolve> Dip to Color Dissolve ... add it at the start and end
Double click the transition at the start (the Fade In) to open it in the Viewer and change the Color property to White. For extra credit you can change the Start value to 50%. Then double click the transition at the end (the Fade Out) to open it in the Viewer and again change the Color property to White. For extra credit change the End value to 50%.
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Final Cut Pro (FCP) on MacBook Air. Possible?

Is it possible to run Final Cut Pro (NOT FCP X) on a MacBook Air?
I would like to be able to do basic editing, but mainly use it to dump footage on location to external harddrives.

"Traveling editor" could imply dedicated offlining. Shane, do you think that could work with a low rez ProRes codec?
I don't think anyone has tried to use an AirBook for FCP. Anyone bother to search?
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How do I import HDR-AX2000 footage onto Final Cut Pro (FCP)?

Does anybody know how to import footage from Sony HDR-AX2000 onto Final Cut Pro? Thank you so much for your help in advance.

I figured it out! I'll post an answer here so if anybody needs help, they can follow the steps below:
1. Connect camcorder to Mac using the USB cable that came with the camcorder and mount it on your computer desktop (Just follow the instructions on your camcorder screen).
2. Copy the ENTIRE folder from the memory card to the desktop by dragging the folder to the desktop.
3. Final Cut Pro > File > Log & Transfer (NOT Log & Capture)
4. Click on "Add Volume" in the upper left corner of the window and select the "AVCHD" folder from the copied folder.
5. Drag media to the window below or click on "Automatic Transfer."
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HT203477 Why does my computer quit unexpectedly when I click on "Show the Project Library" in Final Cut Pro X ?

Hello,
When I click on "Show the Project Library" on Final Cut Pro X program, my computer unexpectedly quits.
I just purchased an iMac 27in screen, (16G Ram) and all the features suggested by the Apple representative to run Final Cut Pro X.
The program was working well for about a week. Afterward, I downloaded all my iMovie projects. I'm wondering if that has created this problem.
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Over the year I've used FCPX, it' s gone through "spells" where specific actions would crash it - much as you describe. Trashing preferences has nearly always fixed things. Several times, when it did not, I reinstalled the app.
However, I've never imported an iMovie project so I can't give any first hand advice. It will be interesting to see whether FCPX opens if it doesn't see those projects. (per Tom Wolsky's advice.)
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Final Cut Pro generated an error / unexpectedly Quit w/compressor & Qmaster

Hello all I have Final Cut Studio 3. I am using the latest Final Cut and the latest compressor.
I have a Core i7 so i am trying to use all 8 virtual threads or at least four. However when I use the "This Computer" option in compressor it is not an issue. It will compress fine. However, when i use the virtual cluster i set up with QMaster i get the dreaded "Final Cut Pro generated an error or unexpectedly" and it fails. I am unsure what to do. Here are the circumstances:
When I to compressor from FCP and use "this computer" it is no problem.
When I send to compressor from FCP and try to use your personalized cluster (taking advantage of those expensive cores!) it won't work. it fails and give me the aforementioned error.
PS I know that I can make the file quick time self contained movie fm final cut and send it to compressor, but this program should work on it own without doing that.
I have enclosed a video which can be seen at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYfvPvKI1Uk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyKsw8ii5Ig

irtual Clustering works by launching multiple copies of the Compressor encoder, each of which needs access to the source media that you are compressing. This is fine if you are compressing from a source movie clip, as they can just open the file multiple times.
But when you export from Final Cut Pro, FCP can only communicate with one copy of the encoder - it cannot launch multiple copies of itself. Consequently, you cannot export to a virtual cluster from the Send to Compressor command.
A common misconception is that exporting to a QuickTime movie is slower. This is wrong - it is actually faster for two reasons - 1) it is faster to read the file directly than to request each frame from FCP and 2) you have access to virtual clustering. If your timeline is completely or partially rendered, deselect Make Self-Contained and the QuickTime export will be quicker.
Another issue is that you are using up all of your virtual cores, leaving nothing left over for the operating system. There are varying schools of thought on how many to choose, ranging from the total number of cores minus one to half the number of cores (the latter being Apple's official suggestion). Also remember that each instance requires at least 1 GB of RAM, and remember to leave some extra for the OS and running applications.

MPG to Final Cut Pro , convert mpg files to FCP freely

Why need to convert/import MPG files to Final Cut Pro?
Final Cut Pro is the premium choice for any Mac video editing, and it is widely used by Mac users now. These MPEG standard files can be these different codes and cause failure in importing to Final Cut Pro. If anyone comes across the situation, the best solution is to get aids from MPEG/MPG to FCP converter for Mac, which can help you to convert MPEG group files to FCP compatible video format and then files can be easily imported for editing job.
As we know that Final Cut Pro don't natively support MPG, MPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 files, it can import MPEG-4 files (but need to be rendered once you place them on your timeline) and MOV files (without rendering). Therefore, to import MPG to Final Cut Pro directly, the best way is to convert MPG to Final Cut Pro supported Apple ProRes MOV files.
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Step 1: Import MPG files
Download the latest version of MPG to Final Cut Pro Converter, install and run. And then, click Add Files to import MPG files to FCP, or you can also drag MPG files directly to MPG to Final Cut Pro directly.
Step 2: Choose output format and directory
You can click the drop-down list of Convert Toto select output format as "Final Cut Pro"-> "Apple ProRes MOV ". After that, click "…" of Save Toto designate a directory to save your converted files.
Step 3: Convert MPG to Final Cut Pro (X)
Click Convert to transcode MPG to MOV for editing in Final Cut Pro.
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Import unsupported MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 to Final Cut Pro 7/X, Final Cut Express
Summary:If you are looking for the best way to transcode MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 videos to ProRes MOV for FCP 7/X and FCE, you can follow this post, it has offered best solutions for editing MPEG videos on Mac in Final Cut Pro 7/X, Final Cut Express.
Cases:
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Is there a way to get MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 files into Final Cut Pro X without having to convert them?
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Don't try to work with (highly compressed) MPEG 2 in FCP X. Use software to convert to ProRes 422 first, it's best codec for final cut pro or final cut express. Life will be much easier for you if you do. ProRes 422 is roughly between 5 and 8 times bigger than native camera footage - sometimes as much as 10 times, I believe, but it's well worth it for editing, effects and playback quality. The time required depends largely on your processor power but 30 mins sounds realistic.
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Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac
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Step by step guide:
1. Download and install the best MPEG1/MPEG2 to ProRes Converter and launch it to add your videos to it.
2. Choose output format. Click on the “Format”> Final Cut Pro, Apple PreRes 422(HQ), Apple PreRes 422, Apple ProRes 422(LT), etc are all the proper choice for you.
3. Click "Settings" to adjust the parameters as you want, like Video Codec, bit rate, frame rate, Audio codec, sample rate, bit rate, channels. Set the video frame rate as 30fps, video size as 1920*1080 will be better.
4. Click Convert button to start MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 to Final Cut friendly Apple ProRes 422 for native editing on Mac OS X.
5. When the conversion ends, you can run the Final Cut Pro and click File --> Import --> Files to import the resulted MOV files and edit them in FCP easily, you can follow this import video to fcp guide.
From the steps above, I think you got the point to convert and import MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 files to Apple ProRes 422 for Final Cut editing, please have a try, this software will solve you MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 importing and editing problems, and then you can import and use your MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 in Final Cut Pro 7, Final Cut Pro X or Final Cut Express on Mac without any problems.
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Final Cut Pro X and 4:3 monitor

Hi, I'm sorry for my bad English!
I need an help about my 4:3 monitor and my MacPro.
I am a Final Cut Pro user... When I used Final Cut Pro 7, the software was perfect in my 1024*768 screen resolution.
Now, with Final Cut Pro X my monitor doesn't show all the window and I have to move the window to see the rest of the window.
Is there any solution, as letterbox the monitor? I can't spend any money for a new monitor and work with Final Cut in this way is very impossibile.
Apple didn't think to users with an old monitor!!!
Help me! Thank you.

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Final cut pro 7 and final cut pro x

Is it wise to move from final cut pro 7 to final cut pro x for me who is already using fcp7 with no problems?

I think you should at least download the free FCPX trial and try it, for sure. I've edited in FCP since it came out and when I really tried earnestly to learn X, after a week or two, I was really impressed. The reasons are numerous, but one of the big improvements is speed. FCPX is very fast at handling video, all kinds.
If you know FCP7 well, then you will already understand the importance of many aspects that apply to any HD NLE, such as drive speed, sufficient drive space, (external w/fast language, Thunderbolt, USB3 or at least FW800) etc., but also there will be a kind of learning curve to the different way FCPX organizes, maybe more of a learning wall. But it's too much to lay on you in this reply - suffice to say I think you will love X. Especially if you really stop to learn it. It really is nice, and often receives completely unfair criticism.

Can I find or make a Animation on Final Cut Pro?

Whats up guys,
I want to find or make a graphics animation to put into a birthday video i'm editing for my 1 year old nephew.The software I'm using is Final Cut Pro on a Mac.
The animation could be something like toys moving around in a room or playground or anything else that playfull...or even fantasy like a bird delivering a baby to its parents. Is there a way I could either find or create animations on Final cut Pro? Or would I have to use another program? Please help.

FCP is an editing application, not meant for creating animations.
As David pointed out, After Effects (a bit much for a home user making a birthday video) can animate something, but isn't good at creating animation files.
Creating animations like presents and birds means looking into applications like MAYA, which they use for South Park. But again, a bit much for a birthday video. Not something you can pick up in a day.
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Exporting Options in Final Cut Pro

At work I can Export a sequence out of final cut pro as a motion jpeg A or use sorensen 3.
At home I have The same version of FCP but do not have those options.
I'm Talking Final Cut Pro 6.
I can export motion jpeg through Quicktime Pro.
Any Thoughts?

In the QuickTime preferences pane in the System preferences, there should be an option for SHOW LEGACY CODECS. These are legacy codecs I believe

Looks like final cut pro does run and "runs well" on macbook

http://www.creativemac.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=43717
"Contrary to the bizarre rumor, the MacBook can indeed run Final Cut Pro, and it can run it quite well, if these tests are any indication. For Final Cut Pro, we ran four individual tests to compare performance on a variety of functions and in both HD and SD. In most cases, the results were fairly close. The 13-inch MacBook beat the dual G5 in two of four tests, tied it in one and lost out by one second in another. All of the tests were rendering tests, which, of course, doesn't tell the whole story. But it does give a good indication of the power of a computer's CPU."

Final Cut Pro while it does run it is not supported to do so.
Please be aware also that the report only tested functionality that is not impacted by the GPU. For instance, the MacBook will more than likely fall flat on its face, comparitively, when faced with real time effects. Using FCP is not only about rendering and encoding speeds. There are other hours, day, weeks etc infornt of FCP that does not involve neither rendering or encoding.
It is a skewed report that does not taking into the account the actual "using" of FCP.
As a cheap alternative to an MBP for portability reasons… the MB will be fantastic.

Where can I get a free trial of Final Cut Pro 7?

I'm looking to buy Final Cut, but hear that 7 is better than 10. I'd like to try them both before I buy.

I don't think Final Cut Pro 7 is available anymore.
After using both, I personally think FCP 10 is better, so it'll probably be safe to buy it.
The trial of FCP 10 is here.
http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/trial/

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