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Q: Trying to bring project from FCE 4.1 to FCP 10.1

I've been working on a 43-minute documentary for a while now. Just upgraded to a new Macbook Pro with the latest version of Final Cut Pro. I edited the rough cut in Final Cut Express 4.1. Is it possible to transfer the work file over? Or do I have to just export the thing at the highest possible quality and then re-cut it on the new version?

 

If I can't transfer the work file, I'd be very interested to know what everyone's recommendations would be to preserve the quality as best as possible.

 

Thanks!

Final Cut Pro X, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)

Posted on Apr 28, 2014 12:27 PM

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Q: Trying to bring project from FCE 4.1 to FCP 10.1

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  • by Alchroma,

    Alchroma Alchroma Apr 28, 2014 3:34 PM in response to 19patrick90
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    Apr 28, 2014 3:34 PM in response to 19patrick90

    There is no direct way to do it.

    Export as a QuickTime Movie and use that in FCP X.

     

    Personally I'd import original files into FCP X, cut any lost time and move on.

     

    As a suggestion you could export a small TEST section as above, edit, output to the desired destination to determine if the workflow is a success.

     

    Al

  • by Russ H,

    Russ H Russ H Apr 28, 2014 5:05 PM in response to 19patrick90
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    Apr 28, 2014 5:05 PM in response to 19patrick90

    As Al said, there's no direct way, Now this is a long, long way around, but if you have access to FCP, it will open a FCE project. You can then use 7toX to get it into FCP X.

     

    Not saying it's the greatest…but it's a possibility.

     

    Russ