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Final Cut Express 4.0.1 Update

Can anyone provide a link to update from Final Cut Express 4.0 to 4.0.1?


I would really appreciate the help!


Thanks.

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)

Posted on Aug 10, 2014 10:10 PM

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Aug 30, 2014 9:46 PM in response to Ian R. Brown

Thank you, also, Ian Brown.

I never had this update. Found I needed it and couldn't find it anywhere on the Apple website or in any other location.

I just recently discovered that FCPX 4 works on my 2009 iMac with OS X Mavericks. I installed the software from scratch from the original discs, but I did not ever have a copy of the updater and the whole App Store/Software Update process is totally different with newer versions of OS X.

So, no way to installed the FCPX 4.0.1 update the normal way under Mavericks.

Thank you for having this available for download.

Hopefully, with this update, FCPX 4 will still continue to work in Mavericks.

Michel

😉

Aug 31, 2014 11:35 AM in response to Ian R. Brown

Ian R. Brown wrote:


To the best of my knowledge the only thing the update does is to enable you to edit AVCHD.

I am not sure about that as I have the software boxes for both FCXP 3.5 HD and FCXP 4 and from description on both boxes and from Amazon, also, both these versions of FCXP were supposed to already support AVCHD.

I had to update/upgrade to these versions of FCXP when I upgraded my Sony digital video camcorder that uses AVCHD.

Here's the feature description for FCXP 4.


Edit like a pro. Final Cut Express 4.

Top Features

  • Edit quickly and precisely with professional, flexible editing tools
  • Mix and edit DV, HDV, and AVCHD video in a single Timeline*
  • Watch effects in real time thanks to RT Extreme with Dynamic RT
  • Import iMovie '08 video projects with cuts and cross dissolves
  • Precisely adjust the animation of any effect or transition using keyframes
  • Achieve the look you want with a robust suite of color correction and image adjustment tools
  • Work with built-in filter effects and third-party FxPlug plug-ins
  • Easily create sophisticated, animated titles with LiveType 2.1
  • Mix up to 99 audio tracks with built-in audio editing tools

Here's the feature description for FCXP 3.5 HD.

More Powerful Video Editing for DV, HDV, and AVCHD
Capture clips from your camcorder over a single FireWire or USB cable, then use the new Open Format Timeline in Final Cut Express 4 to edit together DV, HDV, and AVCHD material, even if they have different frame rates. Fine-tune your choices with professional ripple, roll, slip, and slide editing functions, either in the Timeline or a dedicated Trim window. And when it comes time to add effects, Dynamic RT lets you instantly preview effects, filters, transitions, and multistream composites in real time without rendering.

Sep 1, 2014 12:47 AM in response to MichelPM

I stand corrected Michel.


At the time FCE 3.5 and 4 were introduced, AVCHD was in its infancy and all AVCHD cameras shot 1440x1080 the same as HDV, which meant that the pixels had to be elongated so that the 1440 would stretch to the normal 1920 size for display.


AVCHD quickly developed to be able to shoot native 1920x1080 but FCE 4 was unable to handle it correctly.


The 4.0.1 update rectified this problem by including presets for 1920x1080.

Jun 16, 2015 6:46 AM in response to hannesigrun

To you and everyone else just managing to use it, I would like to remind you that it's 7 years since FCE became obsolete in Apple's eyes.


People using modern cameras shooting video on SDHC cards really need to be editing on apps designed for such media, such as iMovie 10 or Final Cut Pro X.


iMovie 10 is completely free and also an exceptionally advanced and capable editing app with more than enough bells and whistles to keep most users happy.


FCP X costs $299 and provides additional features which some professionals require.


If iMovie were priced proportionately to FCP X, it would be worth over $100, so as it's free it represents an almost unbelievable bargain . . . something Apple is not noted for!

Jun 16, 2015 12:02 PM in response to Ian R. Brown

New versions of iMovie are sheet to me compared with iMovie '06 HD which I STILL use every time I make/create or edit a video.

iMovie '06 HD still functions (has some glitch or bug that occurs every now and then) fairly well on OS X Mavericks. So, as long as it keeps chugging along, I will keep using my much more comprehensive version of iMovie.

IT's not about just simplicity, but Lots AND LOTS of missing features that Apple purposely took out of later versions of iMovie that basically cripple newer iMovie versions for me. That, and I just DO NOT like the workflow steps that newer iMovie versions have, now.

I Even can still use iMovie '06 HD with videos from my newer Nikon digicams.

FInal Cut Pro X IS certainly great, and I drool everytime I read the Apple specs and demos and tech specs page, on Apple's website, but since I am no longer working as a full-time professional any longer and I only part-time freelance (health issues), I really can't afford a $300 video application any time soon.

I was lucky enough to just be able to upgrade my ancient PowerMac to a used 2009, 27 inch iMac back in 2012.

Jun 17, 2015 12:34 AM in response to MichelPM

If you don't like the latest iMovie workflow, you wouldn't like FCP X as it is based heavily on it.


The versions after iMovie 6 were essentially prototypes for FCP X and initially they were pretty poor as well as being revolutionary.


Following the justifiable outcry at iMovie '08 in in 2007, subsequent versions ('09 and '11) restored lost functionality and added newer features.


iMovie 10.0, introduced in October 2013, raised the bar even higher and the current iMovie 10.0.8 is an extremely competent NLE, but as many of its features are "hidden" behind the deceptively simple interface, it is important to get a tutorial book or video to reveal its full functionality.


FCP X has a similar bland uninspiring appearance when you first launch it (see screenshots).


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Aug 10, 2015 6:03 AM in response to Ian R. Brown

Dear Ian I have tried to 'Submit my question to the community' but have no evidencem that my submission has actually gone anywhere - on clicking the Submit button the text simply vanished off the screen.


Appreciating your helpful responses to other questions relating to Final Cut Express I hope you won't mind my trying to reach you directly - my question is 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?


My tutorial guide assures me that FCE will handle AVCHD but I suspect the capture routine will be somewhat different from the one I am used to using to capture Mini DV sound and pictures from my now very old Canon XM2.


Any help you or other specialists in the community can give me will be much appreciated - with best wishes MichaelCobham

Aug 10, 2015 6:54 AM in response to MichaelCobham

I haven't really used FCE since it was discontinued over 4 years ago so I can't help you with those questions.


For modern formats such as AVCHD you are much better off using Final Cut Pro X or iMovie.


The recent versions of iMovie are very capable and most people will find that it more than satisfies all their requirements.


To use FCP X or the latest iMovie you would need to update your OS to Yosemite.


If you want to discuss iMovie/FCP X you are welcome to email me. (Click on my avatar for the address when you are logged in).

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