Recommendations for good performance
Follow these recommendations to help Final Cut Pro work smoothly on your system.
- Don't use your computer as a server. Using your system as a server can impede Final Cut Pro's performance, causing dropped frames and other problems.
- Leave the Processor Performance setting in System Preferences at Highest.
- Don't use Final Cut Pro while connected to the Internet via modem.
- Turn off AppleTalk when capturing or outputting to tape. Turn off AppleTalk when you're using the Log and Capture window or when outputting your program to tape to prevent the possibility of dropped frames. For more information, see Mac Help.
- Limit your use of third-party extensions. Some users prefer to install Final Cut Pro on a system that doesn't have third-party extensions for anything other than video editing. However, depending on how your system is set up, you may need other extensions, such as drivers for USB-to-serial adapters, USB-to-ADB adapters, and printers and third-party video capture cards. Avoid installing extensions for increasing memory or performance, customizing your pointer, or modifying the behavior of your screen or desktop. If you need memory, buy and install more RAM. If you need faster performance, consider a faster computer. If you must install third-party extensions that may interfere with the smooth operation of Final Cut Pro, set up extension sets to use for various purposes. Use the Extensions Manager control panel to create a set of extensions for use with Final Cut Pro that excludes unnecessary third-party extensions. When you use Final Cut Pro, you can start up your computer with the appropriate set of extensions. For more information, see Mac Help.
This document contains information from Help Center, the help system included with your computer.