I just did edited a feature using Final Cut Pro Version 7 i want to upgrade to X will the clips i saved on version 7 still be compatibly and usable on X

I just did edited a feature using Final Cut Pro Version 7 i want to upgrade to X will the clips i saved on version 7 still be compatibly and usable on X

thanks I was afraid of upgrading to Pro X and having to redigitise all that footage again thx Tom

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  • I have Video camera movies that are HD format.. I am doing editing work on them using Final Cut Pro, but using DV PAL format for the projects I am editing. When I then tried to copy my work done in FCP Project that's originally DV PAL , into a new FCP Pro

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  • I have just finished editing a feature length documentary for theatrical  release. How should I output it for the highest quality finished product?

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  • I am currently using final cut pro 6 and i have a problem that i can not to do a play out to the dvcam but i can record from the dvcam, can you help please?

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  • How to use Final Cut pro with external hard drive?

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  • Has anyone burned 1080p blu-ray discs using Final Cut Pro alone?

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  • Comparing video quality of AVCHD BluRay discs using Final Cut Pro Share vs Compressor

    Up front, I will admit to being a newbie when it comes to using Final Cut Studio 3 and would appreciate some feedback from the Apple forum experts.
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    Example B
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    Example C
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    Example D
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  • I have been using Final Cut pro v6 without any problems but recently had to reinstall.  Since then I can't open and view all my Quicktime clips.  They appear white in timeline which means you can hear audio but not view picture.  Any tips?

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    Yes I did software updates which updated fcp to 6.0.6 and QT to version 7.7.  That's as far as updates have taken me although i have requested daily updates.  I forgot to say the clips don't play in QT view either.  Again sound but no pictures when they are played.

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    Step 1: Read through the manual/help files. Pay particular attention to system requirements and set up.
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    Step 3: Do some tutorials.
    Step 4: Refer to the manual/help files when you run into questions while working on the tutorials.
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