Questions & Answers
138 Questions from the Community
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A dealer told me that I need to buy the Final Cut Studio first before I buy FCE. Is this true? FCE is just an upgrade?
- Asked by KG from Metro Manila
- Nov 11, 2009
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They are two separate programs. Dealer is wrong.
- Answered by DL from Cinnaminson
- Nov 13, 2009
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If I want to work with the Green-screen effect, would that program come with this Final Cut Express Package
Its what hollywood has been using for making there films, for example for the movie "300" the back ground was all green screen and I want to be able to do that. Can you do it with this program?
- Asked by ZR from Denver
- Oct 6, 2009
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I know that you can. I googled it and hundreds of tutorials on how to do it showed up. that is the same reason I want to buy it too.
- Answered by TP from honolulu
- Oct 13, 2009
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I'm having trouble with poor video quality from iMovie. Will Final Cut Express be any better?
- Asked by BW from Gladwyne
- Oct 11, 2009
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...sorta.
It depends on what you mean by video quality, and it depends on how you view or export your movies.
FCE has more tools for tweaking your videos, so you might get more "viewability" by adjusting your video. FCE also allows you more export options... it supports raw DV export and can also read back your video onto a MiniDV tape or back to your camera at full quality, iMovie 09 can not.
However, the primary measure of video quality will always be the camera you are shooting with (and your microphone). Exporting video from iMovie 09 can, indeed, reduce quality... in my opinion, the designers of the program crippled it a little bit. But that won't make any difference for a YouTube video, or even for the videos you burn to DVD, in most cases.
End result: If you're just making basic movies, in most situations FCE will not improve video quality and you should save your money for a new HD camera.- Answered by DB from Colchester
- Oct 12, 2009
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Can a mac mini handle this final cut express?
I am planning to buy a mac. However my aim is to run final cut express. I know imac is ideal, however as it is expensive, I am planning to buy mac mini. If the mac mini cannot handle final cut express efficiently, then I will buy an imac when I will get the fund (probably never). If the mac mini can handle final cut express, then I will buy the mac mini today.
- Asked by MS
- Oct 3, 2009
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Can iMovie 09, or Final Cut Express 4.0 import AVI files?
I am having a pile of old family 8mm movies converted to AVI format. By far the cheapest option where I live.
- Asked by BJ from Geraldton
- Oct 5, 2009
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Yes, you can import AVI by using iMovie 09, I do not have FCE 4.0 but I would say it should also works.
- Answered by KC from Sydney
- Oct 5, 2009
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Will Final Cut Express work with movie files downloaded from a Canon 7D
- Asked by GB from Prescott
- Oct 28, 2009
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at the top of the page it says universal, dose this mean it works with pc, i carnt afford a mac yet :(
- Asked by HS from barnsley
- Oct 12, 2009
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how many macs can i download final cut express onto?
- Asked by OJ from st.albans
- Oct 6, 2009
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It depends on which version you buy. You can buy the single license version, which is for one computer. Or, you can buy a multiple license package.
- Answered by JR from Glendora
- Oct 14, 2009
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All the reference seems to be to iMovie 08. Will it also work with iMovie 09?
I have just bought a MacBook Pro which has iLife 09 and I've imported stacks of video using iMovie 09. I'm concerned whether FCE4 can use all this video as even the main apple site seems to refer to iMovie 08 content being useable with no mention of 09. I really don't want to have to start again if possible. Thanks
- Asked by PT from CREWE
- Oct 21, 2009
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My 17yr old son is interested in making vidoes...Is this a good starting software and is this compatible with a Samsung Flash Cam?
- Asked by BS from Billerica
- Nov 28, 2009
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is there a final cut express trail for free?
i need to run a sony dcr-dvd201, AND a canon tape based vid cam. the vid cam will import the footage, while the sony (IF POSSIBLE) will run live.(like the on board cam) we will then have a split screen or a PIP and need to BE ABLE TO SYNC BOTH RUNNING IMAGES.
i would like to try final cut express and cannot find the download. also i would like to purchace quicktime pro, but would like to try it as well.- Asked by AC
- Nov 11, 2009
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can you slow down and speed up footage?
- Asked by CB from Sacramento
- Nov 10, 2009
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I record on Canon Camera in 1080 HD Mov Format, Will FCE 4 edit in full HD then render final edit for HD upload to YouTube?
Im new to Macs so this may be a dumb question
- Asked by JW from denny
- Nov 22, 2009
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Is Final Cut Express compatible with .tod and .mod files from JVC camcorders?
I own two JVC camcorders - one standard def and one high def. iMove 8 does not appear to support either. I am prepared to buy Final Cut if it would support both.
Thanks,
Sean- Asked by SM from Galway
- Oct 3, 2009
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Is there a student discount on this program?
- Asked by HA from Figtree
- Nov 18, 2009
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What formats and resolutions does FCE4 support when saving/finishing a project?
I see that even AVCHD, and a host of other formats, are supported for importing into a project. However, I am concerned about what formats and resolutions are supported for saving the final project. 1080i? 24fps
- Asked by BP from O Fallon
- Oct 7, 2009
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Can I make quality audio-slideshows with Final Cut Express? I have tried with imovie and had poor results exporting.
- Asked by LT from Missoula
- Oct 6, 2009
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Is this compatible with the Canon Vixia HV20?
- Asked by PF from La Mirada
- Nov 5, 2009
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Does FCE4 recognize Cannon Vixia HF20 MTS Files?
By recognize, I mean does Final Cut Express 4 see and support Cannon's AVCHD MTS files.
- Asked by JB from Phoenix
- Dec 4, 2009
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Can you import VOB files directly into Final Cut?
- Asked by TS from Johannesburg
- Nov 11, 2009
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