List of cameras compatible with FCE 3.5HD?

is there a simply nice list of cameras that are considered the easiest to use with FCE, maybe some pros and cons, that kind of thing?
Thanks

There are simply too many cameras from too many manufacturers for anyone to even compile, let alone update, a comprehensive list. That said, here's a general comment likely to stir up a debate:
IMHO, you achieve the easiest and most straightforward workflow with a firewire-equipped standard-definition mini-dv tape based camcorder from a manufacturer other than Canon.
Other opinions?

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Hard drive cameras compatible with FCE 4?

I am comparing cameras for purchase for our video broadcast program. I like the idea of the hard-drive camera so we eliminate tape and all its aggravations.
However, I notice the hard drive cameras interface with USB. Can FCE import these files?
Thank you.
Chris Schwalm
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Hi Chris
What tape brand are you using... to have bleed-through sounds like very poor quality tapestock.
I have never had a problem as you mention in the 8 years I have been using mini-dv tapes in dvcpro vt players, the only problem I have had is with JVC cassettes, snapping and needing to be spliced, here in South Africa we tend to use SONY/PANASONIC tapestock.
Really if you go back in the forum you will find a huge discussion about the pros/cons of hard-drive camera's vs minidv camera's.
With mini-dv you do not need the camera to edit from, in the case of hard-drive camera's the camera is out of duty for the length of the edit, with mini-dv the footage is separate from the camera.
If it was me, I would either argue for a bigger budget based on a number of factors. Final Cut Express is capable of dealing with AVCHD footage after it has been converted, if you do not like this then Final Cut Studio 2 which would cost the same as a Sony HVR A1.
Tape stock is much cheaper than camera's or P2 memory cards.
Something we use here is the FIRESTORE external hard drive that is attached to the camera and records footage at the same time as the camera records to tape. Very handy!!!!
That would solve the problem, you have instant access to the footage and an archive tape.
Justin... Durban... South Africa

Where can I find a list of Camcorders compatible with FCP X?

Where can I find a list of Camcorders compatible with FCP X?

I'll modify that first word!
http://help.apple.com/finalcutpro/cameras/en/index.html?
However, be aware that Apple has neither the time nor the incentive to test every camera on the market, so there will be many more models, old and new, that will work perfectly even though they are not on the database.

HT4757 Will this software make my Canon Powershot A700 work with os x 10.8.2 and iPhoto 11 v. 9.4.1? Is there any way to get my camera compatible with this computer?

Will this software make my Canon Powershot A700 work with os x 10.8.2 and iPhoto 11 v. 9.4.1? Is there any way to get my camera compatible with this computer?

First Try the following:
1 - delete the iPhoto preference file, com.apple.iPhoto.plist, that resides in your
User/Home/Library/ Preferences folder.
2 - delete iPhoto's cache file, Cache.db, that is located in your
User/Home/Library/Caches/com.apple.iPhoto folder (Snow Leopard and Earlier).
or with Lion and Mt. Lion from the User/Library/Containers/com.apple.iPhoto/
Data/Library/Caches/com.apple.iPhoto folder
3 - launch iPhoto and try again.
NOTE: In Lion and Mountain Lion the Library folder is now invisible. To make it permanently visible enter the following in the Terminal application window: chflags nohidden ~/Library and hit the Enter button - 10.7: Un-hide the User Library folder.
If that doesn't help apply the two fixes below in order as needed:
Fix #1
1 - launch iPhoto with the Command+Option keys held down and rebuild the library.
2 - run Option #4 to rebuild the database.
Fix #2
Using iPhoto Library Manager to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
1 - download iPhoto Library Manager and launch.
2 - click on the Add Library button and select the library you want to add in the selection window..
3 - Now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the Library ➙ Rebuild Library menu option.
4 - In the next window name the new library and select the location you want it to be placed.
5 - Click on the Create button.
Note: This creates a new library based on the LIbraryData.xml file in the library and will recover Events, Albums, keywords, titles and comments. However, books, calendars, cards and slideshows will be lost. The original library will be left untouched for further attempts at fixing the problem or in case the rebuilt library is not satisfactory.

Formats compatible with FCE......

Is theer a list of formats that are compatible with FCE?
Im after a small camcorder where the format is something like MOV or MP4 so that I can easily view the footage back on my system without having to mess about with other players etc.
Ive seen a couple of camcorders that output as MP4, but am wondering if I will be able to import this easily into FCE and iMovie?

To supplement Tom's response, FCE can capture/ingest DV, HDV and AVCHD from camcorders or decks that have appropriate connectivity (FireWire in the case of DV/HDV or USB in the case of AVCHD).
However you can import almost any other video *provided you convert it to QuickTime first* using either *Apple DV/DVCPRO* (NTSC or PAL as necessary) or *Apple Intermediate Codec* compression. Most people in this forum use MPEG Streamclip to convert other & odd video to QuickTime for use in FCE.

FX programs compatible with FCE HD 3.0?

I bought my copy of FCE HD 3.0 last year on the basis of an Apple customer service rep telling (and I quote) " there will always be an upgrade path to FC PRO". Techinically, that's still true but you have to buy the whole Pro studio package now just to get "MOTION".
As I delve deeper in the Live Type effects that came bundled with FCE HD, I realized that having a full fledged FX program would (or should) let me do things I want to do much quicker than mucking about in either Live Type or FCE.
Since Jobs & company have now gone over to the dark side and adopted the GATES mantra of "more money and don't forget to screw the little people", some of us can't afford the ultra bucks to buy a whole a suite just to get an FX program. My sense of betrayal by them is palpable.
So can anyone please tell me a decent FX program to get that will run on my G4 1.2 GHZ, OSX 10.3.9 machine that will be compatible with import to FCE HD 3.0? OR how to get a new and registerable copy of motion?
I'm pretty sure I will never buy another thing from Apple since they have zero allegiance to their existing customers.
Ken
G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9) 1.2GHZ

Here's a recent example.
I was making an opening screen in LIVE TYPE with a motion background and then had another 6 layers of motion objects that apperared and disappeared at different times. Some of the objects I chose played at full opacity and didn't give a smooth appearance of fading in and then fading out as another object was coming on.
The sceen was supposed to be similar to the big bang, but with other things happening before it and then dying out.
I discovered that there was no way to vary opacity in LIVE TYPE over the length of each layer (sort of fade in and fade out).
I realize I could export each object layer separately from live type to FCE HD and then change opacity in the time line, but the little light bulb went on and I said , hmmm maybe it's time to buy "MOTION" or some thing like it.
Ken

Which HDV Camcorders are compatible with FCE HD?

Where can I find a list of HDV Camcorders (preferrably Sony camcorders) whose video files are compatible and be edited by Final Cut Express HD? I have a MacBook Pro with FCE HD and now I am trying to decide on which camcorder to purchase.
Someone told me that tapeless (ie. Hard Disk Drive) camcorders are not compatible with FCE HD. Is this true?
So which camcorders are a) whose video footage could be edited by FCE HD and b) recommended by most?
Thanks for all your help!!

Hi(Bonjour)!
Currently, iDVD do not support HD on HD-DVD.
Toast does support it in his most recent version BUNDLED with HD DVD burner.
As I know, there are only 3 company who sell HD-DVD burner.
They are very expensive, same thing for HD-DVD blank media.
The "war" between HD Blu-Ray and HD-DVD is not over and the industry (cinema, computers makers, consumers) dont know what technology will win the market.
You can shoot in HDV, convert directly from your camcorder (with sony models, see specifications of your model), and capture in SD in FCE HD. (the result on the DVD is better than shooting in SD and the process is easy)
You can capture HDV footage in ... HDV project with FCE HD set for this format (with the help of Apple intermediate Codec), edit in HDV and print to tape on your camcorder to keep and view the edited HDV content on a HD tv set.
Once the burners will be avalaible at a reasonnable cost, you will recapture your edited movie from your saved tape, and burn the movie in High definition DVD. IMovie HD or FCE HD will do this job well.
Your MacBook does'nt have a HD DVD burner (like any mac sold currently), so think about an external one.
Michel Boissonneault

Hard drive cameras compatible with final cut express

What hard drive cameras are compatible with FCE,
I purchased an imac and much to my dismay my Sony dcr-sr200 doesn't work with it..
Thanks
John

What format do you want to work in SD or HD? You should really ask questions about camera purchases on the video production forum. There are many factors involved here, only one of which is its compatibility with FCE.

Video cameras compatibles with iMovie6 or FCP 5 ???

Please: which is the link which gives the list of the video cameras
compatible with iMovie6 and CPF 5 ???
thank you for the answer.

Apple's original compatible camcorders page was never kept properly up-to-date, as Apple just couldn't test every single camcorder which was produced.
So now Apple just refers people to the camcorder makers' own pages ..in that link (above) posted by Kirk.

HD camera compatible with Premiere Pro CS3?

What is the cheapest high definition camera compatible with PPCS3? Or, best deal for the money without spending a fortune? If not a particular brand/model, what output formats can I look for and be sure of native compatibility? I also would prefer a camera that records to an internal hard drive and/or flash card.
Thank you very, very much in advance!

Attention Ayn Randian,
Getting camera advice from the user forum may prove a contentious issue. I don't doubt you'll get the opinions of a couple of different users who have very differing views. I'd suggest you call Adobe Tech Help or look for it in the 'Knowledgebase" where you can find a list of cameras Adobe 'supports' with CS3. Go with what Adobe states it supports, not the regards of users on this forum. Take for example the other post listed here. HDV is definitely a good choice when looking into camera options. However not just 'Any hdv camera will do', and any user that infers otherwise is not assisting you. Going out and buying even a good hdv camera may leave you with a unit that isn't supported by Adobe and hence useless. As previously indicated Adobe supply's a list of compatible cameras, use it. Otherwise I suggest you do not purchase a camera unless you know for sure whether it will work with Adobe CS3.

Is the Canon Powershot S2 IS Digital Camera compatible with an ipod photo?

I'm going on a roadtrip to the northwest next month and was wondering if anyone knows whether the Canon Powershot S2 IS Digital Camera compatible with an ipod photo?

You cannot, with a PC or a Mac, transfer photos from a camera directly to the iPod. You need to download the images from the camera to your computer first, then move the pictures from the computer to the iPod.
Not quite sure about that - from the Apple Store (UK):
Simply plug the iPod Camera Connector into the iPod dock connector, plug your camera’s USB cable and watch your images make their way to the iPod, ready to view in a slide show!
Compatible with iPod with color display.
Not compatible with iPod nano.
Requires iPod software v1.1.
See http://www.apple.com/ipod/compatibility/cameraconnector.html for supported cameras.
Regards,
Colin R.

Is there a list for applications compatible with Lion?

As I contemplate the move to Lion from Snow Leopard (10.6.8) I have the usual hesitation about applications and utilities working after the move.
This feeling is especially heightened by the final swan song of Rosetta, I think this might be 2nd only to the move from OS 9 to OS X.
I was wondering if anyone had enocountered a list of software compatible with Lion: applications, utilities, etc?

Very shortly after asking this question I found an answer...
Roaring Apps: APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY WIKI FOR MAC OS X LION
Cannot take credit for this, the link was provided by The Hatter, at the bottom of this post...
Do I need to buy new programs for osx lion?

Is Quicktime 7.6.6 compatible with FCE 3.5.1?

Hi,
Is Quicktime 7.6.6 compatible with FCE 3.5.1?
I currently have Quicktime 7.6.4 and FCE 3.5.1 and everything works well. I see that there is an update for Quicktime 7.6.6. I think the update has been around for awhile.
I've been burned in the past with upgrading QT with older versions of FCE and just want to be sure. If it's not compatible I'll stand pat. I wish Apple would tell you if an upgrade will disable older software, but I know they don't and I have to guess each time or rely on the experience of others here on this board. Yes, I could always upgrade my computer, software, etc, but I would rather save my money and use my existing stuff as long as I can.
Thank you in advance for any insight.

I can't answer your main question, but if QT 7.6.4 is working perfectly why bother to update?
I know that psychologically we are programmed to crave the latest version of everything but in many cases there is no advantage whatsoever to be had.
Having said that, I must admit I have just upgraded from Final Cut Studio 2 to version 3, which I suppose makes me something of a hypocrite, but everything I need to do could be accomplished with the earlier version!

Formats .jpg .avi .mpeg are compatible with FCE?

What formats are in really compatible with FCE, I can't import nothing....
Then... how can I change the format to another?
Thank you very much!!

The only compatible video formats are DV, HDV and in FCE4 you can also use AVCHD.
Any other video format will have to be converted to one of those before it will work in FCE.
To convert them you will have to download MPEG Streamclip which is free but you may have to buy the QuickTime MPEG2 Playback Component from Apple for $20.
http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html
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Cameras Compatible with iPhoto '06

Hi,
I use a G4; run Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11. I just installed iPhoto 6 from a DVD. (I know, it's old by now) and when I went to Apple's web page for cameras compatible with iPhoto 6, I came up empty. Can anyone help me find a web page that shows the cameras compatible with iPhoto 6?
Happy Holidays!!
Angel

All cameras that shoot JPEG photos shoujld be compatible
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