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An Introduction to Final Cut Express HD
Video Formats Compatible With Final Cut Express HD
Long before editing begins, the most basic decision you need to make is which format
to shoot with. The format you choose affects the equipment needed for editorial work,
as well as how the finished product will look.
Final Cut Express HD uses QuickTime technology, allowing you to use almost any digital
video format available. This flexibility ensures that your Final Cut Express HD editing
system always works with the latest video formats.
 DV editing: Final Cut Express HD supports DV video natively, using your computer’s
built-in FireWire port for capture and output. Therefore, your system requires no
additional hardware to edit DV material on your computer. You can capture, edit, and
output the exact same data that is recorded on tape, resulting in no quality loss.
 QuickTime-compatible files: Because Final Cut Express HD uses QuickTime technology,
almost any QuickTime-compatible file format can be imported and exported. This
allows you to import files created in video editing, motion graphics, and photo
editing applications. For a list of all formats that you can import, see “
Using Multiple Video Formats
You may find it necessary to use source material from a variety of formats in your
project. If so, be aware that in Final Cut Express HD, clips with settings that don’t match
your sequence settings (such as image dimensions or frame rate) need to be rendered
before they can be played back.
Audio Formats Compatible With Final Cut Express HD
You can use a variety of audio with Final Cut Express HD, including audio files captured
from tape, imported from audio CDs, or provided by musicians and sound designers.
For more information, see “
Video Format Basics
Most video formats are described by the following characteristics:
 Standard
 Image dimensions and aspect ratio
 Frame rate
 Scanning method
For a more thorough explanation of video formats, see Appendix A, “