Final Cut Pro, non-linear video editing software developed and sold by Apple Inc.
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How are the sound effects in Final Cut Pro licensed?
What kind of license do final cut pro sound effects have?
Can I put them into nonmovies?
For example, can I use them in a Flash game?
Hypothetical:
If I'm distributing my own video editor, can I ...
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Is it legal to install a personal copy of Final Cut Pro X on my work computer?
I work at a private school, but also do freelance video work on the side. I own a copy of Final Cut Pro X through the App Store, and was curious if it were legitimate for me to install this on the ...
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What is a good processor speed for FCP 6 real-time playback?
I currently have a 2.2GHz dual-core macbook pro (2007) and it doesn't seem to work very well with HDV 720p real-time playback. I am looking into buying a new iMac this or next year. What would be a ...
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How can I add text in Final Cut Pro X?
One thing I really hate about Final Cut Pro X is the inability to add basic text, like you could on all previous versions of Final Cut Pro. It seems all text has to be entered as "titles" - and ...
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How do I capture video in real time from a Canon 5D Mark II to iMac in Final Cut Pro?
We really need your help.
We are shooting a movie and searching for a solution how to capture video from HDMI port of Canon 5D Mark II to an iMac 27 inch in real time. The iMac doesn't have an HDMI ...
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If I upgrade to lion, will FCS 2 still work?
I've noticed that a lot of different people have been asking, "If I upgrade to lion, will this program work?". So I guess lion isn't very compatible? Here's my question: Will FCS 2 work with lion? FCS ...
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Final Cut Pro X on MacBook Air [closed]
what is your experience running Final Cut Pro X on a MacBook Air?
thanks, udo
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How can I omit FCPX Render Files from a Time Machine backup?
I want to be able to add my Final Cut Projects and Events folders to Time Machine, but annoyingly Apple have decided to put a Render Files folder within each and every Events folder.
Is there a way ...
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Why isn't my Qmaster cluster showing up in Compressor?
I created and added two computers to a Qmaster cluster in Qadministrator so that a Compressor export would be faster. However, the cluster doesn't show up in Compressor! What do I do? I have no clue ...
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Import H.264 videos into Final Cut Pro X
I tried to import an H.264 video into Final Cut Pro X without success. The software tells me that the file is not importable.
VideoSpec shows me the following video track parameters:
Format: ...
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Incorrect timestamp date on DV footage imported in FCPX
I'm importing some miniDV tapes shot on a Canon GL2 in 2009. At the moment, I'm letting FCPX run through the tapes to create a "tape archive" so I can easily import things in my events later.
The ...
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Is there a way/plugin to draw on a video, like a sports broadcast?
I have Final Cut Pro X, a video of a game and I would like to draw on it. This would be similar to a sports broadcast where circles are drawn around key players and arrows are shown for their ...
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How can I install Snow Leopard on a new iMac or install FCP6 on Lion?
I'm in a situation where I purchased a new iMac and need to install my editing software (Final Cut Pro and After Effects). Only thing is I have FCP 6 (Studio 2) and also FCP 7 (Studio 2) upgrade ...
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Exporting a Logic Pro 9 Project to FCPX/Premiere Pro with all files kept the same
Is it possible to transfer all the audio files from logic pro to a video editing program so that they are all in the correct place and each file is separate?
I want it so it looks like it does in ...
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How do I make subtitles / captions in Final Cut Pro?
I got Final Cut Pro to make translated subtitles for a short 18-minute video, but am having a lot of trouble with it. I create a bunch of Titles but seems like I have to reposition that title to the ...
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Final Cut Pro 7 Freezes
I use Final Cut Pro v7.0.3 for all my video editing and I've noticed lately that it freezes whenever I try to play from the timeline. Restarting the computer helps, but only for a bit. I was wondering ...
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Final Cut Pro X: Custom Typewriter effect mimic Terminal
Is there a title, either downloadable or default, that can mimic typing in Terminal? I know of the typewriter effect, but there are two things wrong with that particular title:
It does not go slow ...
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Final Cut Pro X and Compressor straight to YouTube
Is it possible to use Final Cut Pro X (FCPX 10.0.8) and Compressor 4.0.7 to upload a video straight to YouTube? I can use the preset FCPX YouTube uploader to do it, but I can't adjust the QuickTime ...
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Final Cut Pro - Failure to upload to youtube
So I'm new to Final Cut Pro (Trial Version) and I've created a video that I'm trying to upload to Youtube via the built in Share functionality (under File > Share > Youtube).
The error I'm getting ...
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FCP Editing: Timeline Footage Looks terrible in timeline & export its 4:3
Im having difficulty in final cut pro, My captured footage looks absolutely terrible on the timeline and when its exported it’s in 4:3 and looks squished, What is the BEST outcome I can setup with ...
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Batch combine files in Final Cut Pro
I've got a whole bunch of videos (audio + visual track) and another whole bunch of audio-only files. I want to take a video file, add 3 frames of blank space, and then append the audio file ...
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What's the difference between Final Cut Pro X and Final Cut Studio?
I visited the Wikipedia page about Final Cut Studio, which is apparently aimed at professional movie studios. The page says that it's now only available via a 1-800 number, but the link to the ...
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Any way to edit video in iMovie after establishing multiple audio tracks?
I've painstakingly edited audio from two separate tracks with my video in iMovie 2011. Now I want to trim the audio+video in certain areas. However, all I am able to do is select a portion of video, ...
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Having trouble with Final Cut Pro disk space
When I try to load footage onto final cut pro, it says that i do not have enough disc space. Before I start loading, i have 320gb of free space.
In total, I am trying to load 5 hours of footage. What ...
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Is it still possible to buy Final Cut Pro version 7? [closed]
Is it possible to buy outdated versions of software online? (Online = Downloading online, not ordering a CD from Amazon)
One example - buying Final Cut 7 rather than X.
Apple seems to force you ...
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In Final Cut Pro can I tile a background image?
I am currently trying to see if I have to make a Tiling background image outside Final Cut or not (I currently am on an Ubuntu Machine which doesn't have access to OSX).
If you can, please could ...
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Apple Event Keynote Editing [closed]
Does anyone know how they edit and compile the camera and slideshow footage from their product launch events (http://www.apple.com/apple-events/)?
Do they use Final Cut Pro? Does anyone have any tips ...
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Magnetic timeline in Final Cut Pro X optional?
Is the magnetic timeline on Final Cut Pro X optional? I see the advantages of the magnetic timeline, but nonetheless still prefer dedicated layers as it gives me a much greater sense of control of ...
