You can transfer AVCHD footage to your scratch disk using the Log and Transfer window in Final Cut Pro. The workflow for transferring AVCHD footage from a camcorder or disk is similar to the Panasonic P2 workflow. However, there are some important differences:

• AVCHD support is available only on Intel-based Macintosh computers.
• AVCHD camcorders typically connect to computers via USB 2.0, not FireWire.
• DVD-based AVCHD camcorders are not currently supported in Mac OS X.
• Standard definition video recorded with AVCHD camcorders cannot be accessed in the Log and Transfer window.
• Preview of AVCHD video in the Log and Transfer ]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:22:06 -0500 Release date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 409 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75079 How is 16:9 different from normal video?

  DV video has a frame size of 720x480 pixels. The width to height ratio of the frame is called the Aspect Ratio, and the Aspect Ratio of this frame size is 4:3. It is possible, however, to shoot video for playback using a different Aspect Ratio. The "wide-screen" Aspect Ratio commonly used by video is 16:9, and it allows video producers to create a wide screen experience similar to film.

  Videographers and editors must bear in mind, however, that when shooting "wide-screen" video using standard definition DV camcorders, the recorded DV video frame is ]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2002 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 270 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58634
  
  

  Figure 1 Horizontal Lines of Resolution on a Computer or High-Definition Monitor

  NTSC and PAL video is different ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 222 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93840
  
  
  You use this number to register your professional software product with Apple via the Internet. This number is required when you call AppleCare Technical Support.
  
  The serial number is printed on the same page of the Installing Your Software guide below the registration number. This is a 28 digit combination of numbers and letters in this format:
  X-NNN-XXX-NNN-XXX-NNN-XXX-NNN-XXX-NNN
  
  If your serial number isn't being accepted by the program, take note of the following and try again:
  

  • Make sure you are reading from the original serial number label that came with the product.
    
  • Enter your first and last name, and ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 189 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42973
  • Exporting chapter markers from Final Cut Pro requires version 3.0.2 or later.
  • iDVD 3 has a maximum of 36 chapter markers.
  • There must be more than one second between chapter markers.
  • Chapter markers must be more than one second from the beginning or end of the sequence.
  
  To insert chapter markers in your Final Cut Express or Final Cut ]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Tue, 4 Oct 2005 14:29:24 -0500; Views: 146 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302407 Many HDV cameras and decks are able to play and record DV as well as the higher-resolution HDV format. Additionally, many of these HDV devices will attempt to automatically change their settings to match the format of the tape that it's playing. Here are some tips for using these types of devices with Final Cut Pro / Final Cut Express.

  Tip: Make explicit settings on your HDV device.

  Instead of using an "Auto" setting, make your own settings on your HDV device to keep the communication going between it and Final Cut Pro / Final Cut Express. This ]]> Tue, 4 Oct 2005 14:29:24 -0500 Release date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 134 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93490 Symptom

  After exporting an AVI file larger than 1 GB, the file size appears correct, but the movie stops playing when it reaches the 1 GB point.
  
  Products affected

  • QuickTime Player (QuickTime Pro)
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Final Cut Express
  • iMovie
  • Other programs that use QuickTime
  • QuickTime versions up to and including QuickTime 6.5.2 for Mac OS and Microsoft Windows
  
  Solution

  QuickTime can open large AVI files, but does not export AVI files larger than about 1 GB. Export the file using the MPEG-4 or QuickTime Movie formats instead.
  
  This document will be updated when additional information is available.
  
  ]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2004 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 130 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93742 Tip: After completing the steps below and when Final Cut Pro has been reinstalled, the first time you open Final Cut Pro you will be prompted to enter the serial number. Make sure you have the serial number for Final Cut Pro before starting any step listed in this article.
  
  If you have any custom settings you will want to save them prior to performing any of the steps listed below.
  
  You will need to delete these items:
  

  • Final Cut Pro System Support (folder)
    
  • Final Cut Pro (application)
    
  • Final Cut Pro User Data (folder)
    
  • com.apple.finalcutpro.plist (file)
  
  To uninstall, delete ]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2004 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 121 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93385
  To delete the Final Cut Pro 4 preferences files, do the following:
  
  
  
  1. Quit Final Cut Pro 4.
     
  2. Click the Finder icon in the Dock.
     
  3. From the Go menu, choose Go to Folder.
     
  4. Type: ~/Library/Preferences/ Note: The tilde "~" refers to your home directory. For more information see "Mac OS X: Using Your Home ]]> Mon, 7 Jun 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 22:08:35 -0500; Views: 103 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305833 A spanned AVCHD clip is a clip that consists of two or more media files. Spanned clips are created whenever you record a single shot that exceeds the file size limit of the recording device.

     When this happens, the camcorder continues recording the shot to a new media file. If that file reaches the limit, the camcorder will go on to another new media file, and so on. Note: With spanned clips, you will not see multiple clips in your camcorder's clip browser, because the camera treats the spanned media segments as if they were a single clip.

     Because AVCHD media ]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2007 22:08:35 -0500 Release date: Wed, 11 May 2005 07:42:45 -0500; Views: 101 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301576 WARNING: The Final Cut Pro 5 Installer checks system requirements before installing. If your system does not meet the minimum requirements listed below, Final Cut Pro will not be installed.

     Minimum Hardware Requirements

     • A Macintosh computer with a 500 megahertz (MHz) or faster PowerPC G4 or G5 processor (550 MHz for PowerBook G4) or any dual PowerPC G4 or G5 processors
     • AGP (Accelerated Graphics ]]> Wed, 11 May 2005 07:42:45 -0500 Release date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:25:15 -0500; Views: 94 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305582 Capturing HD resolution video using the ProRes 422 format requires a Mac Pro with Intel Xeon processors or a Power Mac G5 Quad 2.5 Ghz, and a qualified third-party capture card.

       Other Mac systems may drop frames when capturing High Definition video in the ProRes 422 format.

       For more information about Apple ProRes 422 and devices qualified for use with Final Cut Studio 2, see the following resources:

       • Final Cut Studio 2 System Requirements
       • Final Cut Studio Partners
       • Qualified Devices Guide

       Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not ]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:25:15 -0500 Release date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 12:56:16 -0500; Views: 90 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93797
       Digital Cinema Desktop Preview Set-Up
       For a full diagram of external audio and video monitoring, please refer to Chapter 7 of the "New Features in Final Cut Pro HD" document available from the Help menu in Final Cut Pro.
       
       Although this setup ]]> Fri, 2 Jun 2006 12:56:16 -0500 Release date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:33:41 -0500; Views: 85 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93844 On a computer with more than 4 GB of RAM installed, you may notice that Final Cut Pro allows a maximum memory allocation of 2.5 GB.

       This is what you'll see in the Memory & Cache tab of the System Settings window:

       

       Why can't Final Cut Pro use more than 4 GB of RAM?

       Mac OS X is, at present, a 32-bit addressable operating system. This means that any single program running on the computer can take at most 2^32 bytes, or 4 GB, of memory. Final Cut Pro is subject to this ceiling just as ]]> Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:33:41 -0500 Release date: Fri, 6 May 2005 12:42:49 -0500; Views: 79 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301549 What version of Final Cut Pro do I need to qualify for the Final Cut Pro 5 upgrade?
       You can upgrade from any retail version of Final Cut Pro for only $399, or from any retail version of Final Cut Express for $699. Educational and Not-for-Resale (NFR) versions do not qualify for upgrades.

       Can I upgrade to Final Cut Studio if I have Final Cut Pro?
       Yes. You can upgrade to Final Cut Studio from the retail version of Final Cut Pro for $699, or from the retail version of Production Suite for $499. Educational and Not-for-Resale (NFR) versions do not ]]> Fri, 6 May 2005 12:42:49 -0500 Release date: Fri, 19 May 2006 07:14:09 -0500; Views: 78 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303782 If you have a MacBook, the Final Cut Studio (Universal) crossgrade Installer does not prohibit you from installing the pro applications, but this configuration does not meet the minimum system requirements for Final Cut Studio.

       See the Final Cut Studio system requirements for complete requirements.

       Note: The integrated graphics processor in the MacBook does not permit float processing in Motion and will result in degraded performance and other issues in Motion and other Final Cut Studio applications.

       ]]> Fri, 19 May 2006 07:14:09 -0500 Release date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 05:38:40 -0600; Views: 72 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300315 Some SuperDrive-equipped Power Mac G5, Power Mac G5 (June 2004), and eMac (USB 2.0) computers may not consistently mount all of the DVD discs included in some Apple software packages. Sometimes the DVD-ROM media will mount; other times it will be rejected (the optical drive will eject the disc with no error message).

       The issue does not consistently affect all of the included media, and may occasionally be seen with non-Apple software products.

       Some of the discs that may cause this issue include the following Apple retail software (released since May 2004):

       • Final Cut Pro HD
       • Production Suite
       • Logic 7
       • Logic Express
       • Remix Tools (Jam Pack ]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2005 05:38:40 -0600 Release date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:29:13 -0500; Views: 72 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305177 Issue

         Final Cut Pro may drop video frames in cases where there is not enough system memory available. For instance, if you're editing an uncompressed 8-bit or 10-bit high-definition codec, and you're monitoring video externally via a PCI or PCI-E video interface, Final Cut Pro may drop frames occasionally if your computer does not have sufficient system RAM.

         Solution

         Install additional RAM in your computer to increase the amount of memory available to Final Cut Pro. Note: The following table corresponds to the memory recommendations for Final Cut Pro only. If you run other applications at the same time as ]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:29:13 -0500 Release date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:42:40 -0500; Views: 72 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305831 Issue or symptom

         Final Cut Pro 6.0.1's Log and Transfer window allows you to ingest footage from numerous disks, cards, or connected devices. For example, you can transfer footage from a connected AVCHD camcorder as well as from a SD card.

         In some cases, it's possible for AVCHD footage from a different clip to appear in a logged clip after it has been ingested. This may happen if you attempt to transfer clips from more than one connected device or mounted volume at the same time.

         Products affected

         • Final Cut Pro 6.0.1

         Solution

         Have only one connected device or mounted volume ]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:42:40 -0500 Release date: Wed, 11 May 2005 06:09:18 -0500; Views: 68 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301405 When working with HDV (high-definition video) in Final Cut Pro 5, here are some special considerations that you should keep in mind.

         Print to Video limitations using HDV formats

         On computers that meet the minimum system requirements for HDV playback⁽¹⁾, the Print to Video command cannot be used if the Mirror to Desktop option is enabled. To turn off the Mirror to Desktop option:

         1. Choose Final Cut Pro > Audio/Video Settings, then click the A/V Devices tab.
         2. Deselect the Mirror to Desktop checkbox.
         3. Click OK.

         HDV Log and Capture Preview is ]]> Wed, 11 May 2005 06:09:18 -0500 Release date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 15:35:53 -0600; Views: 68 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25154 Unless you're capturing a DV or HD video format via FireWire, the timecode and audio/video signals are received separately by Final Cut Pro. Timecode is captured via the serial device control cable (using RS- 422 format in most cases), while audio/video is captured via the cable connected to the video capture interface (composite, S-video, component, or SDI). Because the signals are separate, they can possibly arrive at different times, causing the wrong timecode number to be recorded onto captured video frames. In the case of formats captured over FireWire, the FireWire cable is used for both.

         ]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2005 15:35:53 -0600 Release date: Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:56:03 -0600; Views: 67 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300939 The following information is intended to assist you in selecting appropriate equipment to use with Final Cut Pro 4.0 - 4.1.1.

         Download the Final Cut Pro HD list here:
         http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/resources/devicelist.php

         For Final Cut Pro 3, click here.

         ]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:56:03 -0600 Release date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 64 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=122009 Final Cut Pro 3.0.2 ]]>Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Tue, 7 Feb 2006 09:25:26 -0600; Views: 61 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302667 Final Cut Pro 4 through Final Cut Pro HD 4.5 require a computer with an AGP video card for installation. PowerMac G5 (Late 2005) models (released October 19, 2005) and iMac G5 (iSight) models feature newer PCI Express video cards. Because of this, you can't install Final Cut Pro 4.x on these computers. Final Cut Pro 4.x is not supported on these computers. Final Cut Pro 3.x and earlier do not work in Max OS X 10.4 Tiger. Because Power Mac G5 (Late 2005) and iMac G5 (iSight) models require Mac OS X 10.4.2 or later, you can't install Final Cut ]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2006 09:25:26 -0600 Release date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 19:31:09 -0500; Views: 61 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301506 To capture video footage from a DV camcorder or deck into Final Cut Pro 5, you need to properly connect the device to your computer and turn it on. Once you do, FireWire device control allows Final Cut Pro to control the video device, allowing you to control playback from within the application instead of using the controls on your camcorder or deck. Here are basic instructions on how to connect a device for video capture using Final Cut Pro. For detailed information, see the documentation that came with your video equipment and your computer. (If you want to output your ]]> Fri, 8 Jun 2007 19:31:09 -0500 Release date: Tue, 30 May 2006 13:55:13 -0500; Views: 60 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303801 Using the Broadcast Safe filter is a good way to ensure that the levels in your project will conform to the specifications required for television. In order for the Broadcast Safe filter to be effective and accurate when used, it should be the last filter applied to a clip or nested sequence. Background Final Cut Pro allows you to create imagery using any of the millions of colors your computer can produce. A mistake beginners often make when creating graphics for video is to use colors that are vivid on the computer display, but have chroma and luma levels that are out ]]> Tue, 30 May 2006 13:55:13 -0500 Release date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 58 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25294 Background Final Cut Pro 2.0 introduces the option to export audio to Open Media Framework (OMF) format. Final Cut Pro exports OMF version 2.0. OMF is a file format that facilitates the transfer of digital media from one application to another. For example, Final Cut Pro 2 can export audio to an OMF file, which can then be converted into a Pro Tools project file for further audio manipulation. To use one of the Digidesign Pro Tools digital audio applications, you must first convert the OMF file to a Pro Tools project file. There are two applications from Digidesign that can ]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 05:23:57 -0500; Views: 57 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301715 When you capture HDV footage, Final Cut Pro can automatically create new clips and corresponding media files each time it detects a scene or timecode break. This behavior is slightly different from the way it handles DV footage. When you capture DV, Final Cut Pro can detect scene breaks after capture if you select the clip and choose Mark > DV Start/Stop Detect. When you capture HDV, Final Cut Pro automatically generates a new media file at the point of each scene break. The chosen option in ]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2005 05:23:57 -0500 Release date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 55 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=24918 Video Filters - Blur Gaussian Blur Blurs the clip. You can adjust which channel to blur. Radial Blur Blurs the clip. You can adjust the angle and steps of rotation. You can also specify the center point of rotation. Wind Blur Directionally blurs the clip. You can adjust the direction, distance, and steps. Zoom Blur Blurs the clip. You can adjust the type, amount, ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:57:10 -0600; Views: 54 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306971 Hard disk drives are sometimes sold pre-formatted in in a disk format other than Mac OS Extended, and may not perform ideally with Final Cut Studio applications. Other disk formats, such as FAT32, Mac OS Standard (HFS), New Technology File System (NTFS) and UNIX File System (UFS) may not provide ideal results. Hard disks installed in your computer, or connected externally via FireWire should be formatted using the Mac OS Extended disk format, also known as HFS Plus. Formatting a hard disk is usually done when it's brand new. If you want to reformat a disk that already contains data, ]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:57:10 -0600 Release date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 07:21:14 -0500; Views: 50 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301687 Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro 5, DVD Studio Pro 4, Soundtrack Pro, and Motion 2 all come with two DVDs—the Apple Pro Training Final Cut Studio DVD Tutorial and Apple Pro Training Final Cut Studio Tutorials—that are filled with beginning and advanced tutorials and training lessons to help you learn more about the applications. Here's a look at what each DVD offers. Apple Pro Training Final Cut Studio DVD Tutorial The Apple Pro Training Final Cut Studio DVD Tutorial is an interactive DVD tutorial that gives you an excellent overview of Final Cut ]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2005 07:21:14 -0500 Release date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 48 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75342 This is document does not contain a full list of qualified devices, only additional information on certain models. A complete list of qualified devices for the current version of Final Cut Pro can be found at the Apple web site (http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/resources/devicelist.php). For a complete list for Final Cut Pro 3 see document 93261 "Final Cut Pro 3: Camera Compatibility Information." For additional assistance with Sony digital cameras, see the Sony web site). Click for PAL Compatibility Chart Note: Sony uses the term iLink to describe FireWire (IEEE-1394). Download Requirements Operating System Mac OS 9.2.2 Software Wed, 11 Feb 2004 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 10:29:30 -0600; Views: 46 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300883 Sudden Motion Sensor. If you have a computer with the Sudden Motion Sensor and you have video editing applications, such as Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, or iMovie that exhibit performance issues (like dropped frames), then temporarily turn off the Sudden Motion Sensor while working in those applications. ]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2005 10:29:30 -0600 Release date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 15:22:02 -0600; Views: 46 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306922 Issue Final Cut Pro 6 may unexpectedly quit when attempting to transfer AVCHD media, if the third-party Perian QuickTime component is installed. Products affected Final Cut Pro 6.x Perian Solution Check to see if the Perian QuickTime component is installed: /Library/QuickTime/Perian.component Drag the component to the Desktop or to the Trash, and test for the issue. Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple's recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information. ]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2007 15:22:02 -0600 Release date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:39:06 -0600; Views: 46 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301197 This document discusses setting Final Cut Pro's Scratch Disk folders for multiple users on an Xsan volume. Numerous configurations are possible, but planning the Scratch Disk settings is an important consideration, as it may seriously affect the way that Final Cut Pro is able to access resources on Xsan. Don't designate the root level of the Xsan as a Scratch Disk. In general, the root level of the Xsan volume should be write-prohibited for Final Cut Pro users. If you do designate the root level of the volume as Scratch Disk, other users may see an alert message when ]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:39:06 -0600 Release date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 13:23:14 -0600; Views: 44 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303405 You need a compatible computer with an AGP Quartz Extreme or PCI Express graphics card to install Final Cut Pro 5. It's possible to add additional graphics cards after installing Final Cut Pro. If you do this with the intention of enabling an additional display for use with Final Cut Pro, be sure that the additional graphics card is one that is capable of supporting Quartz Extreme. If you add a graphics card which is not capable of supporting Quartz Extreme technology, Final Cut Pro's windows may not function ]]> Thu, 9 Mar 2006 13:23:14 -0600 Release date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:04:01 -0500; Views: 44 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303729 Pro Applications Update 2006-01 address several issues with underlying frameworks and shared components for the following professional applications, and is strongly recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio 5.1, Final Cut Pro 5.1, Motion 2.1, Soundtrack Pro 1.1, Apple Qmaster 2.1, Compressor 2.1, DVD Studio Pro 4.1, LiveType 2.1, Shake 4.1, and Final Cut Express HD 3.5. Pro Application Update 2006-01 updates the following components HDVCodec HDVCodec addresses compatibility issues with Sony's XDCAM-HD 1080p24 25 Mbps CBR format and playback for the XDCAM-HD 540-line VFR formats. ]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:04:01 -0500 Release date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 43 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93261 For the current version of Final Cut Pro HD, download the list from here: http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/resources/devicelist.php For Final Cut Pro 4.0 - 4.1.1 click here Canon NTSC Format Cameras and Devices Device Protocol More Info Canon Elura FireWire Basic more info Canon Elura 2MC FireWire Basic more info Canon Elura 20MC FireWire Basic more info Canon ]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2004 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Thu, 5 May 2005 11:42:37 -0500; Views: 43 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301309 DVD Studio Pro Final Cut Pro Motion Shake If Qmaster is installed, you may see this message when Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger starts up: Please note that this message does not indicate any issue with Qmaster or Mac OS X 10.4. If you see this message, just click the Fix button. Note: After you click Fix and the computer finishes starting up, restart once more for the changes to take effect. After doing so, this message ]]> Thu, 5 May 2005 11:42:37 -0500 Release date: Mon, 13 Nov 2000 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 41 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58638 Mon, 13 Nov 2000 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Thu, 9 Oct 2003 09:33:57 -0500; Views: 41 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93392 After performing a Archive & Install installation of Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.3, Qmaster and Compressor do not open. This document applies to: Qmaster (part of Final Cut Pro 4 and Shake 3) Compressor (part of Final Cut Pro 4 and DVD Studio Pro 2) LiveType (part of Final Cut Pro 4) Soundtrack (retail version and bundled with Final Cut Pro 4) Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.3 To fix this, reinstall the application you are trying to use. Related Terms: apps, program, programs ]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2003 09:33:57 -0500 Release date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 41 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120263 Final Cut Pro QT Render Plug-in Download Requirements Operating System Mac OS X 10.2.5 or greater Sun, 11 Jan 2004 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:12:23 -0600; Views: 41 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307062 Issue You may be unable to transfer P2 or AVCHD media in the Final Cut Pro 6 Log and Transfer window if FxFactory is installed. Products affected Final Cut Pro 6 FxFactory from Noise Industries Solution This issue is addressed in FxFactory 2.0.1. For more information about FxFactory 2.0.1, visit the Noise Industries web site. Important: Mention of third-party websites and products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance or use of information or products found at third-party websites. Apple provides this only as a convenience ]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:12:23 -0600 Release date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 40 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93321 1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2. From the View menu, choose Software Update. 3. Click Update Now. 4. In the Software Update window, select the items you want to install, then click Install. Note: Before you can see the Final Cut Pro 4.0.1 updates, you must first install the Pro Applications Support package, then repeat step three again. Updates for Compressor, Soundtrack, Cinema Tools, and LiveType are also available. 5. Enter an administrator account password when prompted. 6. After the update is complete, ]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:27:09 -0500; Views: 40 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304214 Summary Some of the applications included with Final Cut Studio are able to display output to an external video device. Viewing such output on a precisely calibrated monitor is the best way to accurately evaluate color and framing of material that is intended to be viewed on a television. Apple Qualified video interfaces are evaluated with each of the Final Cut Studio applications that can access them for output. Other applications, such as iMovie HD and Final Cut Express also allow external video monitoring. Issue It's possible for a minor conflict to arise if a Final Cut Studio application ]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:27:09 -0500 Release date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 39 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=37110 An Introduction to Cinema Tools for Final Cut Pro In today's post-production environment, it's common for editors and filmmakers to find themselves faced with a confounding array of formats, frame rates, and workflows encompassing a single project. Projects are often shot, edited, and output using completely different formats at each step. For editors and filmmakers who specifically want to shoot and finish on film or 24P high definition video, Cinema Tools for Final Cut Pro becomes an essential part of the post-production process when editing with Final Cut Pro, because it allows you to convert between different formats. For example, when working ]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 38 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61635 To ensure compatibility with third-party video devices please consult the Final Cut Pro certified devices page (http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/qualification.html), the Apple Store (http://www.apple.com/store/), and/or vendor Web sites for compatibility information. Note: These procedures describe ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 38 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93832 To delete the Final Cut Pro HD preferences files, do the following: Quit Final Cut Pro HD. Click the Finder icon in the Dock. From the Go menu, choose Go to Folder. Type: ~/Library/Preferences/ Note: The tilde "~" refers to your home directory. For more information see "Mac OS X: Using ]]> Mon, 7 Jun 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:47:54 -0600; Views: 38 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305168 Issue If you export a QuickTime movie from Final Cut Pro 5 in the H.264 format, it's possible for the operation to result in a message that says, "Codec error." If this happens, no file is exported. This can occur if you choose File > Export > QuickTime movie, and then choose Custom, and set H.264 as the compressor. Workarounds To avoid this issue, you can export from Final Cut Pro via different export options: You can export using Compressor, which offers a high degree of control over the options available when exporting as H.264. Choose File ]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:47:54 -0600 Release date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:48:15 -0600; Views: 38 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307097 Issue Render times for a given project can be different in Final Cut Pro 6.0.2 than in previous versions. If your project contains Master Templates or Motion projects, this difference may be attributed changes in the Quality setting for Master Templates and Motion Projects. Solution Depending on settings in preferences, Final Cut Pro 6.0.2 may render Motion templates and Motion projects at Best quality, which can take a longer time than if Quality is set to Normal or Draft. You can change this setting for Master Templates and Motion projects in the Render Control pane of User Preferences. When the Quality ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:48:15 -0600 Release date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 37 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93157 Late-Breaking Features Automatic Naming of Captured Clips No Longer Uses Zeroes Automatic naming of captured clips in Final Cut Pro 4 has been updated to remove extra zeroes from the beginning of a clip number. For example, in previous versions of Final Cut Pro, a series of clips would automatically be named and numbered as follows: Untitled 0001, Untitled 0002, Untitled 0003. The extra zeroes in front of the number ensured that the clips would remain in sequential order once the clips reached 0010 and 0100 respectively. Final Cut Pro 4 no longer requires the extra zeroes in order ]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Tue, 9 May 2006 11:56:46 -0500; Views: 37 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302790 Note: This can also affect Final Cut Express. The workaround remains the same. Spotlight, introduced with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, allows you to quickly perform searches for your files, not only by their names, but also by content and context. To do this, Spotlight keeps track of all your files. Every time you add or change a file, Spotlight indexes details about that file's qualities so that you can search for it later. Spotlight does this indexing all the time, while you're using your computer. Since Spotlight is part of Mac OS X, it's able ]]> Tue, 9 May 2006 11:56:46 -0500 Release date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 36 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60323 For Final Cut Pro 1.2.1 and 1.2.5 see technical document 60885 "Final Cut Pro 1.2.1, 1.2.5: Device Qualification" For Final Cut Pro 2 see technical document 75354 "Final Cut Pro 2.0.2: Third-Party Hardware Compatibility" For Final Cut Pro 3 see technical document 93261 "Final Cut Pro 3: Camera Compatibility Information" For Final Cut Pro 4, see the Final Cut Pro Web site (http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/qualification.html). ]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:31:49 -0600; Views: 36 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307088 You can use the Log and Transfer window to transfer footage recorded on Panasonic P2 cards and other non-tape-based media to your computer. Historically, video footage has been recorded on videotape. As digital acquisition quickly replaces analog technology, camcorders are starting to record footage as files on non-tape-based media such as hard disks, solid-state cards, and optical discs. Final Cut Pro can transfer file-based media to your computer using the Log and Transfer window. For information about using the Log and Transfer Window, refer to the document, HD and Broadcast Formats, available under the Help menu in Final Cut Pro. ]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:31:49 -0600 Release date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 35 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93320 Performance Improvements Opening and closing the Trim Edit window Opening clips with speed changes in the Viewer Render speed Playback Editing Enhancements Using match-frame to original media file is improved when working with clips and sub-clips. Using match-frame against split edits and speed adjusted clips now produces the expected results. Issues with marking track gaps have been ]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 11:47:59 -0500; Views: 35 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301753 Final Cut Pro 5 features a new filter called Shift Fields. You may have noticed that this filter sometimes gets applied to your clips automatically. This happens when you mix video from different sources into a sequence (known as a mixed-format sequence); the Shift Fields filter will automatically adjust the field dominance so that all clips are uniform. Automatic field dominance correction When you add a clip to a sequence, Final Cut Pro checks to make sure that the field dominance of the incoming clip's media file matches the field dominance of the sequence. ]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2005 11:47:59 -0500 Release date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 12:45:16 -0600; Views: 35 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302873 If you're working in Final Cut Pro 5 on an iMac G5 (iSight), it's possible for the Edit to Tape window to react to the iMac's built-in iSight camera, as though you had an extra DV camera or video recorder connected to a FireWire port. Situations may include: If you have a DV device powered on and connected to FireWire while the Edit to Tape window is open, and you turn that camera off, video from the iMac's built-in iSight camera may appear in the Edit to Tape window. If you switch to the Video tab from another tab in the ]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2005 12:45:16 -0600 Release date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 34 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120100 Version Name/OS and Software Required Release Date Version Read Me Software FCP 3.0.1 Update (English) - Retail and Upgrade English Mac OS X 10.1.1 or later and FCP 3.0 Retail 2002-02-26 3.0.1- Retail and Upgrade 6.7 MB FCP 3.0.1 Update (German)- Retail and Upgrade German Mac OS X 10.1.1 or later and FCP 3.0 Retail 2002-03-15 3.0.1- Retail and Upgrade Sun, 30 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 33 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60259 Setting device control preferences Before you can begin logging and digitizing source footage, you must set device control preferences. (To use device control, you must have an external video source that is compatible with the program. See Final Cut Pro's World Wide Web site for more information.) To set device control preferences: 1. Open the Edit menu and choose Preferences. 2. Click the Device Control tab. 3. Select Enable Device Control, unless you are not using a controllable video source. 4. Use the pop-up menus to choose the broadcast standard for your system, the computer port to which your device control cable ]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 33 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93311 Symptom You see an alert message that contains "Error -4960" when opening Soundtrack and Compressor, which are part of Final Cut Pro 4. or Soundtrack or Compressor quit unexpectedly when opened. This can happen if the registration phase of the setup assistant is skipped. Products affected Soundtrack (retail version) Soundtrack (part of Final Cut Pro 4) Compressor (part of Final Cut Pro 4) Solution Update to Soundtrack 1.1. The update can be obtained via the Software Update pane in System Preferences. If you are not able to update, follow these steps: Open the Address Book program (located in the Applications folder) From the Card ]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 33 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93707 Multi-layered Photoshop files do not automatically adjust aspect ratio when you add them to the timeline. Also, clip duration may not be extended beyond the initial import setting. When editing multi-layered Photoshop files into the timeline, you may need to adjust the Scale and Aspect Ratio. Open the clip in the viewer. Select the Motion tab. ]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2004 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 11:38:54 -0500; Views: 33 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302075 The frame size you see reported for MPEG-2 video may not be accurate in all applications. QuickTime has the ability to play back MPEG-2 content using the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component, which is available as an add-on to QuickTime Player. This component is included with Apple DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Final Cut Studio. Please note that the frame size reported by the MPEG-2 Playback Component represents the displayed size of the MPEG-2 video—not the actual pixels that comprise the video. This is due to the MPEG-2 format's use of ]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2005 11:38:54 -0500 Release date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:17:52 -0500; Views: 33 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304118 When using Final Cut Pro 5.x to open clips previously captured with DeckLink 4.x or older drivers, a gamma shift may be seen in the video in some cases. A filter can be used to adjust the gamma to the expected level. Background information Blackmagic uncompressed 8 and 10-bit codecs were originally introduced before Final Cut Pro provided its own uncompressed codecs. Final Cut Pro 5.x provides uncompressed 4:2:2 codecs for both SD and HD video. Accordingly there is no longer a need for the Blackmagic codecs and they are no longer included with the DeckLink and Multibridge drivers. A side ]]> Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:17:52 -0500 Release date: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:38:11 -0500; Views: 33 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305967 Master templates in Final Cut Pro are templates created in Motion that allow you to quickly customize design elements such as titles and opening credits. This article discusses some issues to keep in mind when creating templates in Motion and when using them in Final Cut Pro. When you create templates in Motion, it's important to save them as templates, and not as regular Motion projects. In Motion, choose Save as Template from the File menu to save a project as a template that can be used in Final Cut Pro and in Motion. When you Save as Template in ]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:38:11 -0500 Release date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:34:31 -0500; Views: 32 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303587 In some instances, while batch capturing sequence clips, this alert message may appear: Batch capture encountered timecode breaks in sequence items. To protect your edits, these clips were left offline and not divided into separate clips. This dialog usually indicates that Final Cut Pro encountered non-sequential timecode when attempting to capture a clip. The timecode break might have been in the clip itself, in the requested media handle sections, or in the pre-roll segment of the ]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:34:31 -0500 Release date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 13:57:06 -0500; Views: 32 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303858 When you send audio from a Final Cut Pro sequence to a Soundtrack Pro script, any edits performed by the script are destructive —in other words your media files on the hard drive will be permanently changed. A good way to edit audio from Final Cut without destructively altering your source files is to send the audio to a Soundtrack Pro audio file project first. This will replace the audio clip in your Final Cut Timeline with a Soundtrack Pro audio file project, which can be nondestructively edited. To do ]]> Tue, 6 Jun 2006 13:57:06 -0500 Release date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 30 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93776 Warning: This document discusses permanently deleting files from your hard disk. Following these steps will result in the permanent removal of a Final Cut Pro project and related media (even if that media is used in other projects or elsewhere). Only follow these steps once you have finished your work and if you are absolutely certain you want to permanently erase the project and associated media. Read all of the steps involved before performing any of them. These steps will not affect the Final Cut Pro application, other applications, or your Mac OS X system. Apple is not responsible for ]]> Thu, 8 Apr 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 30 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=31197 Wed, 16 Jun 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 29 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58316 How QuickTime Streaming Works When a client uses a web browser such as Navigator or Internet Explorer to view a web page that contains streaming movies, a whole chain of events occurs which makes it possible for the user to actually see the movies. A brief understanding of these events should make it clearer why the steps we follow in this article are necessary. 1. A user clicks on a link to your Web page. An HTTP command is sent to the Mac OS X ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 15:06:20 -0500; Views: 29 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302471 The first time you open Final Cut Pro 5, a dialog opens, prompting you to set the location for the Primary Scratch Disk. Your scratch disk setting determines the location for video files used by Final Cut Pro, such as video that you capture and video that Final Cut renders. The default location is ~/Documents/Final Cut Pro Documents. The dialog looks like this: You can use the Primary Scratch Disk pop-up menu to choose a hard drive or a folder as your scratch disk location. However, there are two situations in which the dialog may act unexpectedly: ]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2005 15:06:20 -0500 Release date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:51:03 -0500; Views: 29 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303950 Final Cut Pro 5.1.1 resolves an issue in using the Import Panasonic P2 feature with 720p/24PN footage that can result in duplicate frames in rendered sequences. The issue does not occur with P2 media that is imported into Final Cut Pro 5.1.1. But the issue can still occur in Final Cut Pro 5.1.1 if the project contains 720p/24pn P2 media that was imported using an earlier version of Final Cut Pro 5. Try one of the following methods to address the P2 media in such projects. If the original P2 footage is still available, re-import clips using Final Cut Pro ]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:51:03 -0500 Release date: Wed, 11 May 2005 05:03:00 -0500; Views: 28 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301571 Mac OS X 10.4 features Spotlight, which you can use to quickly find information on your computer. Spotlight can find files as well as information in files. For example, if you want to find files on your computer that contain the words—HDTV, project, bid, and budget—Spotlight can quickly list all email messages, documents, and other files that are named with or contain those terms. When you do a search using Spotlight, you're actually accessing a comprehensive, constantly updated index that sees all the metadata inside files—not only the "what, when, and who" information, but the content kind, author, edit history, format, ]]> Wed, 11 May 2005 05:03:00 -0500 Release date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 07:48:10 -0500; Views: 28 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304068 If you're using Final Cut Pro to capture media from a Canon XL H1 via FireWire, it's possible for Final Cut Pro to report a timecode error, when actually, the tape being captured appears to have no timecode errors. "Unable to Locate Timecode The timecode appears to be missing from the tape. Please verify that tape is timecoded correctly. " Confirm the following settings before capturing: Choose Final Cut Pro > Easy Setup. From the pop-up menu choose HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic. Click Setup. (Using the "Basic" variant of the HDV ]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2006 07:48:10 -0500 Release date: Tue, 9 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 27 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93066 Symptom An alert appears such as "error creating file" or "error creating folder" followed by "access denied error". An error number such as "1008:5,-5000" or "1008:9,-5000" may appear. Installation stops after the error appears. Products affected Final Cut Pro 3 for Mac OS X Solution 1. Log in using an administrator account. See technical document 61230 "Mac OS X: About Working With an Administrator Account" for more information. If you have previously installed a copy of Final Cut Pro, make sure it is not open. 2. Repair permissions on your Mac OS X volume. The steps to do ]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 06:33:15 -0500; Views: 27 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301150 If a layered Photoshop image (.PSD) is imported into a Final Cut Pro project, and then later modified in Photoshop (via Final Cut Pro's Open In Editor command), changes made to a layer's content may appear to be the wrong size or aspect ratio when viewed in Final Cut Pro. This can happen with Photoshop layers that are partially, or mostly empty. When Final Cut Pro first imports a layered .PSD file, it evaluates each layer in the file to determine how it should be handled. One part of this evaluation process sets the boundary size for ]]> Thu, 7 Apr 2005 06:33:15 -0500 Release date: Wed, 11 May 2005 05:20:25 -0500; Views: 27 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301511 After you install QuickTime 7 on your computer and install Final Cut Studio or other software that automatically installs a new QuickTime Pro Key, you may come across an issue where you're only able to save a file from your web browser as QuickTime content once before losing that ability. Though QuickTime Pro normally allows you to save any number of movies, you may suddenly see "Pro" icons appear in the shortcut menu next to the Save As QuickTime and Save As Source menu options. If you choose Save As QuickTime, you'll see the ]]> Wed, 11 May 2005 05:20:25 -0500 Release date: Thu, 3 May 2007 14:29:56 -0500; Views: 27 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305462 In general, Final Cut Pro can open a Final Cut Express project if it was last modified in a version of Final Cut Express that was released before the version of Final Cut Pro that you are using. Project last modified in Use this version of Final Cut Pro Final Cut Express 2 Final Cut Pro 4 or later Final Cut Express 3.0 Final Cut Pro 5 or later Final Cut Express 3.5 Final Cut Pro 5.1 or later For more information about opening projects from earlier versions of Final Cut Pro ]]> Thu, 3 May 2007 14:29:56 -0500 Release date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:58:01 -0600; Views: 27 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304445 Issue or Symptom You may be unable to open or import Flash media elements in Final Cut Studio. Existing projects that contain Flash elements may not perform as expected, or may appear to be missing elements. Products affected Final Cut Studio QuickTime 7.3.1 Solution Flash is not supported in QuickTime 7.3.1. Use QuickTime-based movie formats in Final Cut Studio applications. Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple's recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information. ]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:58:01 -0600 Release date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 26 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58631 Capturing audio at a sample rate other than the one it was initially recorded with (when importing clips from DV) Mixing audio clips with different sample rates together on playback When distortion occurs outside of Final Cut Pro (for example, playing back a tape that was output from Final Cut Pro), it is usually because of too much dynamic range in the mix. Distortion when Recording The most frequent cause of audio distortion heard while recording clips in Final Cut Pro stems from the ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Tue, 9 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 26 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60990 Symptom An alert box with this message appears: "No sound recording devices are available" when you select the Voice Over tool. DV Audio is not an available audio source selection when the Voice Over tool is open. Products affected Final Cut Pro 3 Solution Turn External Video off from the View menu before recording audio from a DV source using the Voice Over tool. ]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Wed, 24 May 2006 07:44:43 -0500; Views: 26 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=31365 Learn compatibility information about Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express with multiple user configurations. Multiple Users for Mac OS X All local users can use Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express in Mac OS X. Both Admin and non-admin users are supported. Note: Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express should be installed only when logged in as an Admin user. Macintosh Manager Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express do not work with a Macintosh Manager server environment. NetBoot ]]> Wed, 24 May 2006 07:44:43 -0500 Release date: Tue, 30 May 2006 13:58:26 -0500; Views: 26 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303809 If you are using an Apple Xserve RAID for video in high data rate formats (such as Uncompressed SD formats or HDTV formats), a Read Prefetch setting of 128 stripes (8 MB) is recommended. When using a Read Prefetch setting of 128 stripes, you may be able to further increase the Xserve RAID's performance by storing audio-only files on a separate drive system (such as a second internal ATA or SATA drive or second Xserve RAID). If your project uses only compressed SD formats (DV or Offline RT) or stores a significant number of audio-only files to the Xserve RAID, a ]]> Tue, 30 May 2006 13:58:26 -0500 Release date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:10:14 -0600; Views: 26 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304033 Issue After importing a number of XDCAM clips into Final Cut Pro using Sony's PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer Software (available from Sony), it's possible for Final Cut Pro to enter a condition where it may unexpectedly quit. Solution This issue is addressed by the Final Cut Pro 5.1.4 Update. If you are using a version of Final Cut Pro 5 prior to the Final Cut Pro 5.1.2 update mentioned above, the rest of this document describes how you can anticipate this issue and what steps you can take to avoid possible loss of related data or work. In the particular case ]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:10:14 -0600 Release date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:37:53 -0500; Views: 26 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306072 Issue or symptom In Final Cut Pro 6.0.1, if you attempt to load an H.264 clip into the Viewer, the clip might not be shown and a "General Error" message may appear. Affected Products: Final Cut Pro 6.0.1 H.264 format media files QuickTime 7.1.6 Solution Download and install QuickTime 7.2 or later. If your Final Cut Pro system is connected to the Internet, you can update QuickTime by choosing Software Update from the Apple menu. ]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:37:53 -0500 Release date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 25 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60227 Connecting Video Devices to Your Computer Devices can be connected to your computer through a dedicated video capture card or FireWire connection. It is recommended that you connect and turn on the device before opening Final Cut Pro so the application can detect the device. If you are connecting devices to your computer with video and audio cables: Connect the video and audio cables to the output jacks of your camcorder or deck. Connect the other ends of the cables to the corresponding input jacks of your capture hardware. Connect an appropriate device control cable between your camcorder or deck and the serial port of ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 25 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60257 To change scratch disk preferences: Open the Edit menu and choose Preferences, then click the Scratch Disks tab. Scratch disk options include: Capture Audio and Video to Separate Files: when on, video and audio are saved separately, ]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 25 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106422 Symptom Mac OS X experiences frequent kernel panics when a Matrox RTMac card is installed. Products affected Mac OS X 10.0 through 10.0.4 Matrox RT Mac Card Mac OS X Solution Matrox has released a firmware update for the RTMac card that addresses this issue. You can download it from: Matrox RTMac software updates http://www.matrox.com/video/support/rtmac/software/downloads/software.cfm Note: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only, and does not constitute Apple's recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information. ]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 25 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93482 Symptom A "General Error" appears in Final Cut Pro if you do any of the following while using iChat with a DV camera connected to the computer: Open Final Cut Pro. Open the Log & Capture window. Close the Log & Capture window. Products affected Final Cut Pro iChat AV 2.0 Solution Quit iChat before using Final Cut Pro. ]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 25 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93259 Symptom Final Cut Pro stops responding and needs to be force quit. This occurs while using the Capture Now feature. Afterwards, a large file ending in *.av* is found on the drive. Products affected Final Cut Pro 4 Final Cut Express 2 Solution Do one of the following: Turn off Norton AntiVirus or Virex while capturing. Use Batch Capture instead of Capture Now. The *.av* file can be safely thrown away. Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only, and does not constitute Apple's recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information. Document 17159, "Locating Vendor Information" can ]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2004 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:19:52 -0500; Views: 25 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302671 Final Cut Pro allows you to use the application across two connected displays. While Mac OS X supports numerous displays, Final Cut Pro cannot display its windows on more than two computer displays at a time. This includes Digital Cinema Desktop mode. For example, if you're using two displays for the interface windows, you will not be able to use a third display for Digital Cinema Desktop. You can set up a better, similar configuration by using your two displays for Final Cut Pro interface windows, but use a broadcast monitor for your main video display. For more information on configuring Final ]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:19:52 -0500 Release date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 11:52:34 -0600; Views: 25 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302462 When performing reverse telecine to remove pull-down, avoid using large files wherever possible. In some cases, large files may result in issues with timing and audio sync. For the best results, use files that are under 9 GB for reverse telecine. If you have larger files, you should split them or recapture them as smaller files before performing reverse telecine. This document will be updated as more information becomes available. ]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2005 11:52:34 -0600 Release date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 22:36:50 -0500; Views: 25 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304359 Capturing from tapes recorded with both drop frame and non-drop frame timecode may produce unexpected results. In some cases, the timecode on the resulting clips may be inaccurate. Inaccurate timecode on captured clips can negatively impact subsequent workflow steps, such as re-capturing, using Media Manager, or exporting reliable EDL or XML files from affected projects. Products affected Final Cut Pro Solution Before shooting or recording your source tape, plan to use either drop frame or non-drop frame timecode for the entire tape. If you are working with a tape that already contains sections of both drop frame and non-drop frame ]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2007 22:36:50 -0500 Release date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 00:42:26 -0600; Views: 25 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306068 Issue or symptom In some cases, rendered items may become unrendered after quitting and then re-opening a project in Final Cut Pro 6. In these cases, the render bar will indicate that the items are rendered, but if you attempt to play the video, you will see "Unrendered" in the Canvas. This can happen if you duplicate a sequence with rendered items, then quit, then re-open Final Cut Pro. The duplicated sequence will remain rendered, but the original sequence may require re-rendering. Products affected Final Cut Pro 6 Solution This issue has been resolved in Final Cut Pro 6.0.2. Final Cut Studio 2 users ]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2007 00:42:26 -0600 Release date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:48:14 -0600; Views: 25 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307168 Troubleshoot situations in which dropped frames occur when video is stored via Xsan media. "Dropped frames" refers to frames of video that are unintentionally skipped during capture, editing or playout. The workstation is unable to properly control the transfer of each frame of video Suggestions for avoiding dropped frames related to workstation limitations: Ensure that your workstation meets your multimedia software’s minimum system requirements and that the computer’s hardware is configured for optimal performance. If possible, dedicate the workstation to running only the multimedia application. Running other services or programs may detract resources from the multimedia software. Video clips stored ]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:48:14 -0600 Release date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 24 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58635 The clips you are trying to view must be compressed as DV. (Check Item Properties under the Edit menu to see if the compressor is DV NTSC or PAL) View External Video Using Firewire is enabled in the General Preferences tab The View>External Video submenu is set to All Frames To be viewed on an external video monitor, the Firewire output must be converted into a standard NTSC or PAL Composite or S-Video signal. This is accomplished by using a DV camcorder, VTR, or ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 07:37:30 -0600; Views: 24 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304907 In most cases, Final Cut Pro allows you to capture audio and video either together, as one file, or as separate audio and video files. Capturing HDV is an exception. Even if you have selected the "Capture Audio and Video to Separate Files" option in Capture Settings, HDV clips will each be written to a single file in the Capture Scratch destination, and will contain both audio and video. This document will be updated as more information becomes available. ]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2006 07:37:30 -0600 Release date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:20:22 -0600; Views: 24 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93552 Download the updated QuickTime 6 MPEG-2 Playback Component if you can't play MPEG-2 files with Compressor or QuickTime Player after 14 December 2003. Symptom When you double-click an MPEG-2 file's icon, an error message such as this appears: "Couldn't open the file "<filename>.mpg" because a software component needed by the movie could not be opened." Products affected QuickTime Player QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component Solution Download the updated QuickTime 6 MPEG-2 Playback Component. Based upon how you received your copy of the MPEG-2 Playback Component, please follow the appropriate directions below to receive the updated software. Apple Store If ]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:20:22 -0600 Release date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 21:06:10 -0500; Views: 24 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305734 Issue or symptom If you are using Final Cut Pro 6 with Mac OS X 10.4.9, you might encounter an issue when using Media Manager in which operations unexpectedly result in a message that states "Media Manager File Trim Failed". Products affected Final Cut Pro 6 Mac OS X 10.4.9 Solution Download and install the Mac OS X 10.4.10 Update, or later. Related articles 306080: Final Cut Pro: Error 12 message when performing Media Manager operation on clip with long file name ]]> Tue, 7 Aug 2007 21:06:10 -0500 Release date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 22:18:06 -0600; Views: 24 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307042 Issue Final Cut Pro 6.0.2 requires QuickTime 7.3. If you open Final Cut Pro 6.0.2, and you don't have QuickTime 7.3 or later, you will see an alert message, such as the following: This system does not meet the following minimum requirements: Final Cut Pro requires that your system have QuickTime 7.3.0 installed; this system has QuickTime 7.2.1 installed. Note: If you previously updated to QuickTime 7.3, and then upgraded your computer from Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, it's possible that QuickTime 7.2.1 may have been installed with Leopard, and you will need to ]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2007 22:18:06 -0600 Release date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 23 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25155 FireWire Device Control There is one important issue to note when using FireWire timecode to capture DV material. When capturing video recorded with miniDV camcorders, it is important to remember that every tape you record starts at hour 00:00:00:00. Unlike DVCam or other professional formats, miniDV does not have user selectable timecode (the ability to manually set at what hour the ]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500