Final Cut Pro Crashes Computer

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Final Cut Pro Crashes Computer

I have been using Final Cut Pro, version 10.4.10, for video editing. I have been storing my projects on an external hard-drive . . . Recently, I went on a trip and unplugged my external hard-drive. When I returned, I plugged the external hard-drive with my projects on it back in. Everything seemed fine . . . When I tried to export a new project, though, to You Tube, not only did Final Cut Pro crash, but my entire computer crashed and restarted. I thought maybe there was a problem with uploading the video to You Tube, so I tried to export the video to my external hard-drive. The same thing happened. Any ideas?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 20, 2020 10:11 PM

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hamiltonpaul Author

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Oct 21, 2020 7:03 PM in response to Ian R. Brown

Thanks again, Ian! I think I solved this problem . . . It looks like Final Cut did not like the sound file I was using . . . I deleted the preferences and it worked with two other projects. When I tried to export with the project with the strange sound-file, it crashed again . . . so I think that's the issue.

Again, I really appreciate your prompt and helpful response.

Paul

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Oct 21, 2020 2:44 AM in response to hamiltonpaul

In any case, after FCP X has crashed, you should delete the preferences as they are likely to have become corrupted.

I do it whenever FCP X behaves unexpectedly.

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hamiltonpaul Author

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Oct 21, 2020 3:13 AM in response to Ian R. Brown

Ah, thanks! Back at my computer . . . I didn't know how to do that, but I followed the link and just did it . . . I appreciate the assistance!

Paul

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Oct 21, 2020 1:38 AM in response to hamiltonpaul

It is possible that there could be a problem with that particular project. Have you tested it with a different one?

Try strategy number 11 on this list first of all . . . deleting or resetting the preferences should be your first port of call.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203477

If that does not work, try the others.

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hamiltonpaul Author

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Oct 21, 2020 2:35 AM in response to Ian R. Brown

Thanks so much for the prompt response!

Good question. There might be a problem with the sound file. I imported it from a recording app on my iPhone called HIT Recorder and then dropped it into iTunes. The sound file looked normal, but might have caused a problem for Final Cut. I successfully exported a different video file, so that might be it. I am away from my computer now, but will check again tomorrow.

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Final Cut Pro Crashes Computer

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