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      • Thread Separate audio from a video clip to use separately

        Separate audio from a video clip to use separately

        (Going through a small list of things which I used to enjoy doing in iMovie HD…) The best I've figured out is that it's not possible inside FCE, that you have to do it elsewhere (Say, MPEG Streamclip).   ...view more
        mrbl
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        Separate audio from a video clip to use separately

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        • Thread In an FCE sequence, is there any way to get a text file display of the sequences clips? There is a text file display for clips (cmd-9). Zooming the time-line cancels the ability to see the entire sequence in the time line.

          In an FCE sequence, is there any way to get a text file display of the sequences clips? There is a text file display for clips (cmd-9). Zooming the time-line cancels the ability to see the entire sequence in the time line.

          In an FCE sequence, is there any way to get a text file display of the sequences clips (name and duration)? There is a text file display for clips (cmd-9). Zooming the time-line makes this annotation visible for short...view more
          mrbl
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          In an FCE sequence, is there any way to get a text file display of the sequences clips? There is a text file display for clips (cmd-9). Zooming the time-line cancels the ability to see the entire sequence in the time line.

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          • Thread Editing AVCHD files on Final Cut Express 4.0.1

            Editing AVCHD files on Final Cut Express 4.0.1

            What steps will I have to take to be able to edit the AVCHD Progressive/[iFrame / MP4 video files produced by the Panasonic HC-V770 camcorder on my Final Cut Express V. 4.0.1? I am guessing that the Capture and File p...view more
            crea Plus
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            Editing AVCHD files on Final Cut Express 4.0.1

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            • Thread Importing DVD video into Final Cut Express 4.1

              Importing DVD video into Final Cut Express 4.1

              I'm trying to import video material from a DVD (i have copyright permission for) into final cut express. i'm on a OSX E Captain operating system with FCX version 4.1.... what is the suitable available software for thi...view more
              mrbl
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              Importing DVD video into Final Cut Express 4.1

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              • Thread final cut express: using generator shape with composite Overlay, but can't get key points to remember zoom motion

                final cut express: using generator shape with composite Overlay, but can't get key points to remember zoom motion

                Using Final Cut Express on iMAC 10.11.3: applied a generator clip (Shape) and modified clip with Composite "Overlay." Then, using key points I have the shape following a person in the V1 clip. Works fine until I try t...view more
                nekosan
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                final cut express: using generator shape with composite Overlay, but can't get key points to remember zoom motion

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                • Thread final cut express 4 will not recognize my password or what password is it looking for

                  final cut express 4 will not recognize my password or what password is it looking for

                  Final cut express 4 on installation ask for my password, I have tried every password I know and none work.  What password is it looking for?view more
                  Alchroma
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                  final cut express 4 will not recognize my password or what password is it looking for

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                  • Thread Unwanted Letterbox

                    Unwanted Letterbox

                    When I use a pre-existing video (to replace the existing sound) I'm getting a smaller video surrounded by a black band all around even though the original doesn't have this band. THe video file is a full 1280 x 720 wi...view more
                    John Rock
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                    Unwanted Letterbox

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                    • Thread How do you get a Logo/Watermark in Final Cut Express?

                      How do you get a Logo/Watermark in Final Cut Express?

                      First off, yes I did Google, and universally the only solution anyone ever seems to suggest is to use Photoshop. I don't have hundreds of dollars to buy photoshop at the moment, and even if I did, I'm not going to pay...view more
                      Alchroma
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                      How do you get a Logo/Watermark in Final Cut Express?

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                      • Thread Will Final Cut Express HD work in El Captain?

                        Will Final Cut Express HD work in El Captain?

                        Does anyone have experience with Final Cut Express HD working - or not working - after upgrading from Yosemite to El Captain?  It works on Yosemite but I'm scared to upgrade Thanksview more
                        MrsBaggins
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                        Will Final Cut Express HD work in El Captain?

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                        • Thread Final Cut Express and QuickTime

                          Final Cut Express and QuickTime

                          I have FCE 4.0.1. When I export sequences as QT movie (not as self-contained movie) the resulting .mov file cannot be read by QuickTime. The QT player starts, says it is converting the file, then states the QT player ...view more
                          Geraldo Palomo
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                          Final Cut Express and QuickTime

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                          • Thread Can I change the sound of a movie but leave the video part untouched (to maintain quality)?

                            Can I change the sound of a movie but leave the video part untouched (to maintain quality)?

                            Noticing a significant video quality drop in a pre-existing movie clip when I change only the sound of the clip. Can I prevent the video part from being processed when I only need to change the sound? If not, how do I...view more
                            MartinR
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                            Can I change the sound of a movie but leave the video part untouched (to maintain quality)?

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                            • Thread different codecs for desktop vs laptop

                              different codecs for desktop vs laptop

                              This is probably normal, but, although I have Final Cut Express 4.0.1 installed from the same DVD on both my laptop (MacBook Pro 4,1) and my desktop (MacPro 3,1) I get fewer codecs and more limited codecs on the lapto...view more
                              MartinR
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                              different codecs for desktop vs laptop

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                              • Thread Stuck on p.207 of Tom Wolsky's FCE4 book

                                Stuck on p.207 of Tom Wolsky's FCE4 book

                                I'm coming right along on Tom Wolsky's FCE4 book but I'm completely stuck on page 207. Tom says to type "300" in control tab of the Viewer. In the area called "Text Entry and Style" : if I click there to enter anythin...view more
                                Russ H
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                                Stuck on p.207 of Tom Wolsky's FCE4 book

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                                • Thread Just purchased Final Cut Express, older version.  Cannot install.  Computer says “Cannot Install Final Cut Express because PowerPC applications are no longer supported."  What do I do now?  Thank you.

                                  Just purchased Final Cut Express, older version.  Cannot install.  Computer says “Cannot Install Final Cut Express because PowerPC applications are no longer supported."  What do I do now?  Thank you.

                                  Just purchased Final Cut Express, older version, 1.0.1.  Cannot install.  Computer says “Cannot Install Final Cut Express because PowerPC applications are no longer supported."  What do I do now?&...view more
                                  MlchaelLAX
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                                  Just purchased Final Cut Express, older version.  Cannot install.  Computer says “Cannot Install Final Cut Express because PowerPC applications are no longer supported."  What do I do now?  Thank you.

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                                  • Thread Downloading HDV/DV footage from Sony HVR-25U

                                    Downloading HDV/DV footage from Sony HVR-25U

                                    I have lots of old HDV/DV tapes and need to download them to my Mac to edit in Premiere Pro. I bought a very decent used Sony HVR-25U deck, which takes both formats. The deck runs tapes nicely, however, it has a 4-pin...view more
                                    Russ H
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                                    Downloading HDV/DV footage from Sony HVR-25U

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                                    • Thread Can anyone help offloading footage from my VIXIA HV30 to Final Cut Express? Thanks for any help!

                                      Can anyone help offloading footage from my VIXIA HV30 to Final Cut Express? Thanks for any help!

                                      I have a VIXIA HV30, and cannot find a good way to offload video. I would like to import directly into Final Cut Express on my iMac Intel-based G5, but the program does not recognize the camera. I can offload into iMo...view more
                                      imparshall
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                                      Can anyone help offloading footage from my VIXIA HV30 to Final Cut Express? Thanks for any help!

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                                      • Thread No Sound from Canvas Window

                                        No Sound from Canvas Window

                                        At first I would get a beep and a flash when I tried to play back my project in the Canvas window. Then I learned to use real-time so I wouldn't have to render until the end. Now I get video to play in the Canvas but ...view more
                                        John Rock
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                                        No Sound from Canvas Window

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                                        • Thread Codec not found, final cut pro hd 3.0

                                          Codec not found, final cut pro hd 3.0

                                          I keep getting this message - "Codec not found. You may not be using a compression type without the corresponding hardware card." Of course this is frustrating. How can I fix this? I am using Final Cut Pro Express HD...view more
                                          Alchroma
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                                          Codec not found, final cut pro hd 3.0

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                                          • Thread Where can I download Final Cut Express 4.01

                                            Where can I download Final Cut Express 4.01

                                            Bought Final Cut Express 4 years ago and have it on my Macbook Pro but reloaded on my more recent imac.  The macbook software was upgraded to 4.01 and all the projects I created on it cannot be read by 4.  C...view more
                                            Bob Sydes
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                                            Where can I download Final Cut Express 4.01

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                                            • Thread Importing footage from DCR-TRV840 NTSC

                                              Importing footage from DCR-TRV840 NTSC

                                              I'm not sure where to post this. I have an old Sony DCR-TRV840 NTSC with hours and hours of footage on digital 8 tapes. We have a very old white 13 inch macbook from 2008 in which we could install Final Cut HD onto. W...view more
                                              MartinR
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                                              Importing footage from DCR-TRV840 NTSC

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