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 qualify for upgrades.
What version of Mac OS X do I need to use Final Cut Pro 5?
The minimum requirement for Final Cut Pro 5 is Mac OS X v10.3.9.
Do I need a Power Mac G5 to edit HD?
No. You can edit HD on any Power Mac G4 with a 1GHz or faster processor and at least 1 GB of RAM.
What video formats does Final Cut Pro 5 support?
Final Cut Pro 5 supports virtually any video format from DV and SD to film, DVCPRO HD, native HDV, and fully uncompressed 10-bit high definition (HD) video.
What audio formats does Final Cut Pro 5 support?
Final Cut Pro 5 can capture up to 24 simultaneous channels in AIFF and AAC formats.
Does Final Cut Pro 5 include an encoder?
Yes. Compressor 2 offers high-quality encoding for video and audio to supported formats for Final Cut Pro 5.
Will projects created in older versions of Final Cut Pro work in Final Cut Pro 5?
Yes. Existing projects created in iMovie, Final Cut Express, or any version of Final Cut Pro will work in Final Cut Pro 5.
Is my current video I/O compatible with Final Cut Pro 5?
Most I/O devices should work with Final Cut Pro 5.