How can I use Final Cut Express in a Mac Pro

I want to know how could I use my Final Cut Express HD programm (Version 3) in my new Mac Pro.

FCE 3.0 was not designed to work with Intel based Macs when they were introduced years ago so you have no chance with a modern Mac.
You must upgrade to FCE 4 unless you want to move onto Final Cut Pro X which is designed to be used with the latest technology.
Final Cut Studio 3 will also work OK.

Similar Messages

Can I use Final Cut Express 4.0.1. to import movies from Panasonic VDR-D250?

Can I use Final Cut Express 4.0.1. to import movies from Panasonic VDR-D250 via USB 2.0? How? (page in handbook?)
Further specifications of this older camera:
USB 2.0
DVD-RAM (cannot be inserted in my MBP!)
50-PAL (signal)
MPEG2
Dolby Digital
I want to use FCE if possible but maybe could try to install the software of this camera on Windows virtual XP also on my MBP?

I forward an answer of Panasonic (written in German):
So Panasonic does not offer a software which is compatible with Apple!
Bezug nehmend auf Ihre Anfrage teilen wir Ihnen mit, dass der Camcorder
VDR-D250 die Videoaufnahmen nach dem DVD-Videostandard sowie nach dem
DVD-VR-Standard aufnehmen kann. Wir können jedoch nicht beurteilen ob Ihre
Software Final Cut Express 4.0.1 die Bearbeitung dieser Standards
unterstützt. Seitens Panasonic wird weder eine Apple kompatible software
noch Support für Apple Geräte angeboten. Wenden Sie sich diesbezüglich
bitte an Ihren Apple Händler oder Ihren Computeradministrator. Die
mitgelieferte Software des Camcorders ist ausschließlich für folgende
Betriebssysteme vorgesehen:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Ob diese Software in einer virtuellen Umgebung genutzt werden kann ist uns
nicht bekannt. Um die mit dem Camcorder aufgenommenen DVDs an einem
Computer-Laufwerk auslesen zu können müssen diese vorab mit dem Camcorder
finalisiert werden. Ausnahme ist die Verwendung einer DVD-RAM.

Can't use Final Cut Express Export Using Quick Time Conversion with iDVD.

I am using iDVD 08v 7.0.4 and until 3 days ago I could import and create iDVD's using Final Cut Express export using Quick Time Conversion. There was an update that downloaded for iDVD. Since then, I can only use Final Cut Express Exports that is a self contained Quick Time Movie.
I have never had this kind of apple and apple problem. I am disappointed that I'm having apple issues like this.

Are you on latest 10.5.x release and latest FCE updates? Your info line says 10.5.1 and you didn't list FCE version. Not saying that will fix problem, but might help. You also might want to explain how you did your Quicktime conversion.

HT5103 How can I open Final Cut Express project in Final Cut Pro X?

How can I open Final Cut Express project in Final Cut Pro X?

If you export the project from FCE you can import the QuickTime into FCP. You can do limited work to it like adding titles.

I have 8mm films transferred to .avi files at 18fps. Can I use Final Cut Express to convert to standard DVDs to play on a US TV?

I have 8mm films transferred to .avi files at 18fps. Can I use Final Cut Express to convert to standard DVDs to play on a US TV?

Hi
I was hoping that FCE would be able to handle the coversion from 18 to 30fps but that appears not to be the case.
It does - If I'm not totally wrong. Can be to much using FinalCut Pro (6)
Start FCE
Select type of project You want to do
I guess - NTSC 29.97fps - Select that from FCE menu / Easy Set-up
Start a new Sequence
DROP A PHOTO in TimeLine - at beginning.
Now project is locked to 29.97 fps
Now import and drop the 18fps clip in TimeLine.
Select to convert it to match the setting of TimeLine.
IF THIS IS A GOOD WAY - I hesitate to say - It works - but if quality is OK or not - I don't know
I DO : use JES_Deinterlacer (free from Internet) to convert the frame rate in my clips (usually 25fps) to 29.97 fps - Then and first then I import the converted clip into FinalCut to be used in my NTSC projects.
The quality done in this way - is very good and the program is free - so I can not want any better.
Yours Bengt W

Can I use Final Cut Express 4 with Final Cut Pro 10

Can I use Final Cut Express 4 with Final Cut Pro 10 on the same computer?
Thank you,

Yes, you can install both of them, but you can only have one open at a time.
You can check this for yourself by downloading the free 30 day trial from
http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/trial/

Can she use Final Cut Express 3.5?

My daughter, a journalism grad student, asked me to get Final Cut PRO for use in a class. I have new unopened Final Cut Express, v3.5 in hand. (Purchased a few years ago and never used it). Can she use this product? What will we lose with FCE?

Hello and welcome to the forum.
The suitability of FCE will largely depend on the media your daughter is working with. FCE works in fixed resolutions with a limited number of codecs. FCP is much more flexible in that regard, but is only available as part of the Final Cut Studio package. If she'll be using AVCHD media, she'll need to upgrade to FCE4.

Final Cut Express HD and Mac Pro Issue

Howdy all,
I have Final Cut Express HD version 3.0 (LAST year's version not this year's version). I've been using it for some time now on my G4 iMac, but just acquired a 2.66 GHz Mac Pro. I copied over the application and support files to the Mac Pro but when I try to run the program I get an error that I don't have an AGP graphics card. I tried following the advice in this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=445909&tstart=60
But none of those suggestions work. Hitting the escape key just stops the program. Changing the plist file does nothing. The program attempts to start and then just stops.
I'd really rather not go out and buy this year's copy if I don't have to as Apple is probably going to be releasing a new version in a couple months anyhow and then I'll upgrade.
Please let me know if there is a work around for this. I would have posted in the other thread so as to not start a duplicate thread, but it had already been archived.
Thanks,
Jon
2.66 GHz MacPro, 30 GB iPod Photo Mac OS X (10.4.8)

if the OP used Migration Assistant or disk cloning
software to make a copy oif his system drive it is
possible to copy the app without using the
installation disks, although these methods of
transferring apps from PowerPC to Intel macs will
undoubtedly cause problems.
This doesn't make sense now that I think about it. If the Application is purely a PowerPC app, then copying to an Intel machine it or re-installing it from scratch should make no difference. The same stuff is all going to be installed anyhow.
To Ian,
It can be copied w/o installing, of that I am sure. You can't just copy the application package though. There's a number of support folders in both the /Library directory and ~/Library directory. Somewhere in there is the licensing info.
Anyhow, I'll try deleting all the plist files you suggest and starting over. If I have to, I will call Apple to see about getting my orignal code. After all, I have registered and they should be able to see each product I have purchased...

How can I use an SSD in a 2006 Mac Pro 1,1 2.66Ghz

Hi everyone,
I'm trying to work out how to use my new SSD in an old 2006 MacPro. Bear with me, I'm not an expert and trying to work out what is best for me.
I recently bought a 1TB Samsung SSD 840EVO to use in my old Mac Pro, not to use as my main machine, but as a network slave to save RAM with sound sample libraries.
I also got an Apricorn SATA III Velocity Solo x2 - Extreme Performance SSD Upgrade Kit to get high speeds
http://www.apricorn.com/products/desktop-ssd-hdd-upgrade-kits/vel-solox2.html?gc lid=CLOi46bvqMICFVGCMgodPG8AdA
After installing the HD using the SATAIII connector in a PCIe slot, I did a hard drive test and realised I could only get about 160mbps, not 300-500mpbs which I think the SSD should run at. I had my friend test it on his machine too, and we realised the problem is the "Link Width" which says "x1" and not "x4" or something, so that the speed isn't running at full speed.
So apparently it's not compatable.
Apparently what I CAN do is install it in a regular Hard Drive bay with a sled, which will be SATA II ... will that work?
I think I can use this: http://www.amazon.com/Mac-Pro-2006-2008-Sled-Drives/dp/B00AN55034
Anyway - is this what I should be doing to get the fastest available connection?
Any advice would be great- thanks!!!

SATA II is generally just fine, no fuss no muss, for the system. Using PCIe to boot adds problems and most if not all such PCIe SSD cards do NOT WORK in 32-bit Mac Pro 1,1 and 2,1 (and the 3,1 is also sometimes difficult with some cards).
Data uses though are useful, work, and benefit. Lightroom, Aperture, scratch, even iPhoto - all those graphic libraries.
I would rewrite and make it "will the native SATA II drive bays" work, and the answer to that is YES. But not faster.
You have a 4x and 8x slot, so one of those is fine.
It is the reads and zero latency seeks along with queue depth and high 90K IOs per sec that help an SSD shine.
Putting a 250GB or 500GB EVO 840 is the easiest and best return on system improvement you can make for $120-240 (plus $14 for Icy Dock adapter).
Even the 2008 has two 4x PCIe 1.1 slots. The 2009 has PCIe 4x 2.1 slots that share bandwidth and cap out (only learned from stripping SSDs using two PCIe cards and 2-4 SSDs), so they aren't perfect either! ONLY the 5,1 really has the best PCIe design and setup.
Sonnet only supports or recommends their Tempo Pro which is what I bought, so I don't know off hand how well yours works and if it even will. Some cards do require EFI 64-bit, AND 10.8.x or later, and maybe even PCIe 2.0 - but only to work, ie they don't work or not supported in PCIe 1.0... but NOT about the bandwidth.
Booting in 10 seconds is nice. Launching a full dozen apps in 10 seconds (and ready to use) also. Only larger program suites takes 20 seconds now.
250MB/sec is nothing to sneeze at when it comes to boot drive SSD.

Can one use Final Cut Express to create a multi-track CD?

I like the editor in FCE, and have used it to break up an audio recording of a concert into all the tracks, with chapter markers. Now is there a utility that will make this into a CD?
The slow way is to export each chunk as an audio file, and then import them all into iTunes and burn a CD from that.
There must be a quick way!
Maybe I'm asking in a slightly odd place, so recommendations of somewhere else to ask (shame there's no iCD !) also appreciated.

There's no direct path from FCE to an Audio CD that I'm aware of. If the audio consists of individual clips in the Finder, you could just use them in iTunes or Toast to create the Audio CD. Either app will convert the 48khz audio to 44.1khz for the CD.
Otherwise you'll have to cut the audio into the individual tracks as needed.
-DH

I edit movies onMac OS X using Final Cut Express and down load to desk top in .mov format. How do I load finished movie to i pad 2? i tunes will not transfer it.

I edit movies onMac OS X using Final Cut Express and down load to desk top in .mov format. How do I load finished movie to i pad 2? i tunes will not transfer it. Thanks, stevefromnorthfreo

Try outputting it as a MP4 or M4V
If Final Cut won't output it, Mpegstreamclip will convert it. So will Quicktime if you have the pro version.

I have been using final cut express for years and now want to switch to final cut studio 3. do I have to remove final cut express before installing final cut studio 3 or can I have them both installed at the same time on one computer?

I am using a macpro 12 core computer
I have been using final cut express for years and now want to switch to final cut studio 3. do I have to remove final cut express before installing final cut studio 3 or can I have them both installed at the same time on one computer?

You can have them both on the same computer as I and many others have done for years.
Just go ahead and install FCS 3 normally.
There will be absolutely no problems.

Can you explain when using keywords and addding them to various clips pressing ctrl and a number eg. 1 or 2 it simply closes down FCPX. Just to the dock as would th yellow -sign. As you gather I am new to this program having only used Final Cut Express 4

Can you explain when using keywords and addding them to various clips pressing ctrl and a number eg. 1 or 2 it simply closes down FCPX. Just to the dock as would the yellow -sign. I am new to this program having only used Final Cut Express 4 previously.
iMac (early 2009) 24in 2.93GHz 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM (To be upgraded ot 8GB in the nextfew days) os x 10.7.2 Lion
Re: Why don't my arrows on the time line operate and allow me to move to the start and end of the timeline. Iam using the trial version

Check System Preferences. I think Control-1 is used by something in the OS now. Switch it off. It's a major p[ain the way the OS is taking over more and more of the keyboard, allowing less options for application use.

Created project using Final Cut Express 4, can I open it with Final Cut Pro

Created a short video using Final Cut Express 4, will my teacher be able to open this project up with Final Cut Pro???

Depends on exactly which version of FCP your teacher is using.

Dallas Opening using Final Cut Express

Can anyone tell this novice how to create the opening credits to Dallas using Final Cut Express. The main area is the part 6 seconds into the opening where images go by in a box sections with black bars between each section. I understand the section showing the cast is using a spilt screen so hopefully I will be able to figure out how to do that.
Can anyone help??? please?

Example of the Dallas Theme I am trying to recreate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLCBQB1JCsg

How can I use Final Cut Express in a Mac Pro

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for