FInal Cut Pro or Final Cut Express HD?

Hello everyone. I'm trying to decide which programm will be appropriate for my needs, so I want to find out what is the main difference in final cut pro and their cheaper version of Final Cut Express HD?

FCE works with DV only...FCP works with many many different formats. That is the biggest difference. There are other major ones, like what effects are available to you, but that is the biggest.
Shane

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  • Final Cut Pro to Final Cut Express -- Format issues?

    Hi,
    I'm shooting a project on a Panasonic HVX-200A, and my cameraman is going to import the footage to his Final Cut Pro station. He's then going to transfer the FCP footage and data over to an external hard drive, which I am going to use to edit the film using Final Cut Express.
    Will there be any formatting issues if I bring the data from Final Cut Pro to Final Cut Express?
    Thanks!!
    Sameer Ketkar

    Clip files can be easily imported into FCE if they are QuickTime DV-NTSC/DV-PAL or Apple Intermediate Codec (720p30, 1080i50/60). If they are other formats/codecs they should be converted to DV or AIC before importing into FCE.
    FCPro project files cannot be imported into FCExpress.
    I'd suggest a trial run before committing the project to this workflow.

  • From Final Cut Pro to Final Cut Express

    I shot something in HD on a P2 card and captured it into a computer with Final Cut Pro. I want to edit it on my laptop at home, on which I have Final Cut Express. If I export the FCP file and make it a quicktime file to use on my FCE, will the video maintain its HD properties? (Forgive my ignorance. I'm still learning.) Thanks in advance.

    I'm guessing but if you shot it on P2 media in HD it's probably DVCPRO HD. The codec for this format is only available with FCP. You can't edit this edit in FCE unless you export it to the the Apple Intermediate Codec. Yes, there will be some quality loss in the porcess.

  • Final cut pro vs. final cut express

    I'm a complete newbie looking to get into basic video. What are the main differences between final cut pro and xpress. Thanks!!

    Final Cut Express only works with DV, HDV and AVCHD formats.
    Final Cut Pro works with all those and most industry standard editing formats too.
    http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio
    http://www.apple.com/finalcutexpress

  • The difference between Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Studio 2

    I'm looking at buying FCP. Can I buy Final Cut Studio 2 to get FCP or is that only a Upgrade and where would i buy it. How do I go about buying FCP and how much is it

    Final Cut Pro v6 is only available as a component within Final Cut Studio 2.
    What it is, what is included and how to purchase it is spelled out here:
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA886Z/A?mco=MTIxODk3Mw
    x

  • HELP PLEASE WITH UPGRADING FROM FINAL CUT PRO TO FINAL CUT STUDIO 2

    I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO UPDATE FINAL CUT AND GETTING THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE
    Final Cut Pro and Boris Calligraphy titling generator. Upgrading is required if an older version is already installed.
    SO WHEN I GO TO UPDATE FINAL CUT AND COMPRESSOR ARE GREYED OUT AND SAY SKIP SO I AM UNABLE TO UPGRADE. I HAVE UPDATED ALL MY SOFTWARE AND AM STUCK.
    IF ANYONE CAN PLEASE HELP
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    1. Turn off caps lock on your keyboard.
    2. Use Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper to clone your internal hard drive.
    3. Use the Installation disks that came wiith your computer to Erase and Install Mac OS X on your internal hard drive. Use Software Update to get your copy of Mac OS to the latest version.
    4. Repair Permissions.
    5. Install Final Cut Studio. Use Software Update to get your copy of Final Cut Studio to the latest version.
    6. Repair Permissions.
    7. Use the cloned hard drive to restore the contents of your Home folder -do not copy the contents of your Library folder, only the folder "Mail" should be copied from there to your new Home/Library folder.

  • Buying Older Versions of Final Cut Pro or Final Cut Studio

    Is it possible to get new older versions of Final Cut (Pro or Studio) from Apple?
    Or License Keys?
    I'm not ready to take the plunge to the latest versions yet.
    If not from Apple, where would I buy LEGAL versions?

    Official Apple stores pull ALL old software the moment new versions come to market. For example, if you tried to purchase a copy of FCS from Apple the day after FCS2 was released, you'll be told it was no longer available. However, there can be a lot of software in other distribution channels - you just have to work harder to find it.
    If you go the internet route, you need to be VERY careful that what you purchase will fit your situation. You do not want to be purchasing an UPGRADE package if you do not already own a qualifying product. The registration process will not work without the correct previous version's serial number (SN).
    As an example of the subtlety of the situation, if the software is listed as the FCP 5.1 CROSSGRADE, it may or may not include a SN depending on the version it was intended to upgrade. I believe owners of v 5.0 did not get new serial numbers but users of 4.5 and earlier as well as those who had academic licenses received new serial numbers.
    No matter what version you purchase, you need to receive all the install disks as well as all written material along with the serial numbers (if they were included - see above). I'm not trying to dissuade you but just letting you know there are a number of 'gotchas' out there.
    Good luck,
    x

  • Just bought Final Cut Pro 7 (Final Cut Pro 3)

    Hello,
    I have both Final Cut Pro 6.0 and the new Final Cut Pro X running on my mac. Should I unistall, delete both FCP 6 and FCP X than re-install the new FCP 7 and than FCP X. Just wanted to do a whole clean re-install of FCP. Or can I just pop in the FCP 7 and install over the 6.0 version? Is it a conflict to have both FCP 7 and FCP X running on your system? or is it ok?

    Before installing FCS create a new folder called  exactly  Final Cut Pro X  and put it in in your Applications Folder.
    Put FCP X (together with  Compressor 4 and Motion 5, if you have them), into the folder.
    Finally install FCS normally.

  • Panasonic HDC-SD9 and Final Cut Pro, they finally WORKS!

    I finally get the Panasonic HDC-SD9 and Final Cut Pro to get along.
    http://37prime.com/news/?p=99
    http://37prime.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/panasonic-hdc-sd9-perian-to-the-rescue/
    Perian 1.1 to the rescue.

    The solution has been around for about three weeks now.
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7141858&#7141858
    It always good to do a quick search for solution using the search dialog box.
    glad it's working.

  • Can Final cut pro open final cut express projects

    I have a FCE project and I used my 7D shot at 24p. So I converted the files so I can edit them in FCE. But I found out that FCE timeline only edits at 29.97fps. I was wondering can I open a FCE project in FCP so I can edit in true 24p?

    I have FCE 4 and I will be opening it with FCP 6 so that should open fine I assume? and I have already started my editing on that project but I would like to able to finish it up in FCP while taken advantage of editing in 24p, thats possible right?

  • Having trouble installing Final cut pro from Final cut studio 2

    hi,
    I have just recently got a new mac pro and first installed Logic Studio and all it's components.
    I just tried to install Final cut studio 2 and all it's components.
    I was able to install most of the components - Live type, cinema tools etc but not Final cut! the tick box is grayed out on the menu! the hard drive is fresh and I've not installed a previous version on that drive ever, when i move the cursor over the final cut option i get a yellow box and it says:
    "TT NEWERALREADYINSTALLED"
    Help!
    Thanks

    From this support article, http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1110
    Take the following steps to resolve this issue:
    1. If it is still running, quit the Final Cut Studio Installer.
    2. In Finder, navigate to /Library/Receipts/.
    3. Locate the file named ProMediaIO.pkg and drag it to the Trash.
    4. Run the Final Cut Studio Installer again.

  • How I Install Final Cut Pro 6 on my Mac Pro with Final Cut Express 3?

    Any recomendations with the data, previous edits etc?

    I think he's asking about problems one might expect when installing both Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express on the same computer. I assume he's also asking if he'll be able to move files from FCE to FCP without problem. And maybe move them back?
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  • Final Cut Pro X for amateurs?

    I am an amateur. I have done some basic editing with windows movie maker and similar but recently became a mac owner. I don't want to waste 300 plus dollars on something that I will find frustrating and unusable. So I guess my question is this; How easy is it for an amateur to use? I have just purchased a "GoPro HD Hero 2" and I don't want what I can do to be limited by my editing software but, I also don't want to be pulling my hair out because I wasted $300 plus dollars on something to complex for me to work out. Please help. Do I buy it or not?

    Well, you might like and try iMovie first, (should already be installed on your Mac)...
    By far not as complex as FCP X, but it has certain similarities...
    (some people even call FCP X iMovie on steroids... :-)
    I changed over from iMovie to Final Cut Express a few years ago, highly enjoyed
    the learning curve and the possibilities it provided...
    Recently I changed to Final Cut Pro X, highly enjoyed the challenge to learn something new, after a few days everything was familiar again, and I never looked back...
    This software is just absolutely amazing...
    In combination with Motion 5, this package is nearly unbelievable...
    Even FCP X is fairly sophisticated, and Motion 5 one can call indeed very complex.
    I can only highly recommend both of them...
    Watch a few of the introduction movies and in no time you’re ready to go...
    http://www.izzyvideo.com/final-cut-pro-x-tutorial/
    http://www.rippletraining.com/categories/final-cut-studio-courses/final-cut-pro- products/final-cut-pro-10-core-training.html
    http://www.macprovideo.com/tutorials/finalcutpro-application
    http://www.nedwebserver.com/ned-web/finalcutprox101-overview-and-quick-start-gui de&nedweb&site=MPV&&sid=7im9g0r1pvl9d8i72npsr9lgj7
    “Be aware, everything said is purely my personal opinion”
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    Nolan

  • 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.
    How to convert MPG to Final Cut Pro(fcp)
    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.
    MPG to Final Cut Pro Converter is a practical tool for you to convert MPG, MPEG files to Final Cut Pro supported MOV files in order to free import MPG to Final Cut Pro (X) , FCE, iMovie on Mac OS X Mountain Lion . Besides, it is also able to convert MPG to other video files AVI, WMV, MP4, MKV FLV, DV, 3GP, ASF, RM etc.
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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. 
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    "I am trying to import MPEG-2 files into Final Cut Pro X. I have the raw files from a Sony Handicam HDR-SR5 as well as raw files from an Sony Handicam MDR-CX560. These files were recorded as MPEG-2 files and copied from the camera hard drives (entire folders were copied containind the MPEG-2 fies) to a local hard drive on my computer. Final Cut Pro X does not recognize the files and will not import them. I have tried to use Compressor to conver the fies. I am using the very latest version that touts being able to export to Final Cut X format. I don't see that option anywhere in the settings." 
    Question: 
    Is there a way to get MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 files into Final Cut Pro X without having to convert them? 
    Answer: 
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    Software you need: 
    Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac 
    This software can convert MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 to Apple ProRes 422 codec for Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro 7, Final Cut Pro X or Final Cut Expr editing without rendering. 
    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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  • A Must Read for all current and future Final Cut Pro X users

    Take a breath people, as this article states, Final Cut Pro X IS NOT an upgrade to Final Cut Pro 7, it is an entirely new program. Much like Final Cut Pro 1 was the start of a new revolution in NLE video editing, Final Cut Pro X is the beginning of a new revolution. Anyone that has a clue of what they are doing or talking about when it comes to professional workflows knows you can't expect to switch to a new product and a new workflow from day 1. There is an evolutionary process to this, just like there was when the first Final Cut Studio came out, and then version 2 and then version 3 or any new version of OS X for that matter. It will take time for third-party developers to catch up just as it did with every other major release.  In the meantime, you don't change a major piece of your workflow that your business or jobs depend on until that major piece has been out, tested and guarunteed to work for YOUR workflow, PERIOD! If you've purchased final cut pro X already, take this time to start learning a new way of looking at editing, a new way of working while the software catches up to the standards and features that every professional desires. If you havn't purchased it yet, either do so knowing what your getting right now, or simply wait for the evolutionary process to run its coarse.
    This is the way the world of software works people, anyone that doesn't understand this, frankly, doesn't have a clue.
    http://library.creativecow.net/adcock_gary/FCPX/1

    Original post: "Anyone that has a clue of what they are doing or talking about when it comes to professional workflows knows you can't expect to switch to a new product and a new workflow from day 1."
    Even this shows ignorance of the professional marketplace. The fundamental workflow of the professional editor hasn't changed in 80+ years: The shots get delivered to the Editor, the Editor edits the shots and delivers the results. While I can see how editing software can change the way this fundamental workflow is accomplished, it will not change the fundamental workflow of movie making or programme itself. And therein lies the massive problem with FCPX! However Apple decides to redefine the workflow of how the professional editor edits, it must also provide the basic tools which allow the Editor to take delivery of the shots and make delivery to the other personnel involved in making the film. In a professional environment there are others with whom you must collaborate, when was the last time you saw film or TV credits where only one person was listed? Apple has decided NOT to incorporate in FCPX the fundamental tools which allow for the accepting and delivery of materials within the professional environment using internationally accepted standards. Apple has also left out a range of other essential features required by professionals.
    FCPX is an excellently placed product. It's exactly what the makers of wedding DVDs, youtube contributors and the serious home enthusiasts has been lacking; an easy to use yet powerful and semi-automated video maker. It's an iMovie Plus, a Final Cut Express X, it fills a hole in the market and will be of benefit to hundreds of thousands, maybe millions of people (far more potential customers than the relatively limited market of professional editors!). Unfortunately, what it is NOT is a Final Cut Pro X!! Because except for wedding DVDs, p*rn movies and a few other very simple editing jobs, it is unusable for the vast majority of professional editing situations.
    It seems to me there are two reasons why so many people are so angry about FCPX. The first is that it is called Final Cut Pro X (Final Cut Professional 10) and has been marketed to everyone (including professional editors) as an upgrade from FCP7, this is at least misleading and at worst probably borders on misrepresentation. The second reason is that new features like iMovie import and Vimeo and Youtube export have been given prominence, while at the same time basic professional functionality has been removed. This is a very clear indication that the Final Cut software has been repositioned towards the prosumer market and away from the professional market. This is a real kick in the teeth for those who have built their careers and business around this software and Apple has made the situation worse by marketing this kick in the teeth as a major improvement?!
    I've seen messages in other threads from happy amateurs telling the professionals to stop b*tching as FCP7 still works and they can continue using that version. This again demonstrates ignorance of the highly competitive nature of the professional editing marketplace. You need to be doing it better and more efficiently than the next editor. FCP7 has been in need of an update for a few years now, the longer professional editors stick with FCP7, the further behind the competition they will fall. It seems clear that for the foreseeable future FCP7 is Apple's last professional video editing software which means a considerable outlay for Editors, to buy new systems, new software and retrain themselves and employees. It's likely that the release of FCPX and the way it has been marketed will make life very difficult for many editors and may even ultimately cost some their livelihoods.
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