Final Cut Express 4

System Requirements:

* 1.25GHz or faster PowerPC G4 processor* (PowerPC G5, Intel Core Duo, or Intel Xeon processor recommended)
* 1GB RAM minimum (2GB recommended)
* AGP or PCI Express graphics card compatible with Quartz Extreme or an Intel GMA integrated graphics processor in a MacBook or Mac mini**
* 1024-by-768 or higher resolution
* Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later
* 300MB disk space required for applications; additional 500MB disk space for LiveType content (can be installed on separate disks)
* DVD optical drive for installation
* QuickTime 7.2 or later
* * AVCHD is only supported on Intel-based Mac computers. Transfer of AVCHD content is only supported on camcorders using HDD or memory card media, and not DVD recording methods.
* ** Some FXPlug filters effects are not supported when using Intel GMA integrated graphics.

Product Features

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

Product Description

The new Open Format Timeline in Final Cut Express 4 allows users to mix and match DV, HDV and AVCHD material, all in realtime using the same industry-leading editing and trimming tools found in Final Cut Pro. Supporting both 1080i and 720p HD resolutions, Final Cut Express 4 automatically performs the necessary scaling, cropping and frame rate adjustments. When starting projects from scratch, the new simplified setup automatically configures everything based on the first clip dropped on the Timeline. Final Cut Express 4 makes it easy to import iMovie 08 projects and enhance them with advanced editing capabilities such as multiple layers of video and graphics, picture in picture effects and animated titles. It includes over 50 new FxPlug filters, including Soft Focus, Vignette and Light Rays, with hundreds more available from a rapidly expanding FxPlug developer community. With enhanced audio controls, users can automatically raise any clip to its maximum level without distortion using the new Soft Normalize and Gain controls. Final Cut Express 4 also features LiveType 2, which provides an intuitive environment for creating dynamic and fun animated titles and includes an extensive library of animated fonts, textures, templates and effects.
What's New in Final Cut Express 4? Ability to import iMovie '08 projects; Editing of AVCHD, HDV and DV ? NTSC and PAL ? in a single Timeline; AVCHD support (Intel-based Mac computers only); Support for FxPlug third-party plug-ins.

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