Final Cut Studio Videos

Hi Guys,
A while ago I found a bunch of really good 'getting started' videos on the apple website for products within the Final Cut Studio such as Final Cut Pro, but now I cant seem to find them anywhere, have they been removed?
I think the first video was all about setting up Final Cut Pro.
Thanks in advance,
Nick

Yes, Apple doesn't have them on line anymore.
For the most part, they merely explained new features and nothing more.
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    SORRY, BUT MY PREVIOUS POSTING DIDN'T HAVE THE FULL LIST OF HARDWARE CONTENTS of my Power Mac G5.
    Hello Final Cut Studio 2 Experts,
    I'm considering purchasing Final Cut Studi 2, and to make sure that I'll benefit from the full range of specific application (FCS/motion/color...) and I'd like to ask few questions (5 main points) regarding requirements and recommendations. So, please be prepared for much reading as I am not an expert on the matter. I like to know if my computer accepts any further hardware parts highly recommended and if I can purchase and install them myself. And yes, you should also know that I intend to use a Panasonic multi-format (HD/SD) camera for capturing and exporting videos.
    N.B. Please note that the full list of my Hardware contents appear at the bottom of this text.
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    Capturing HD resolution video using the ProRes 422 format requires a Mac Pro with an Intel Xeon processor or a G5 Quad computer and a qualified third-party capture card.
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    For writing finished projects to disc: an Apple SuperDrive or other DVD recorder
    For writing finished projects to a double-layer disc: a double-layer-compatible recorder and double-layer media
    For transporting HD projects to a replicator: an external drive or Internet transfer of the project’s disk image
    For transporting SD projects that contain copy-protection or dual-layer features to a replicator: a DLT drive, external drive, or Internet transfer of the project’s disk image
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