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Tip for optimizing performance – Apple Final Cut Express HD: Getting Started User Manual

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Chapter 1

Setting Up Final Cut Express HD

To specify one or more scratch disks and associated settings:

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Choose Final Cut Express HD > System Settings, then click the Scratch Disks tab.

For additional information about scratch disks, see Final Cut Express Help, Chapter 4,
“Specifying User Preferences, System Settings, and Easy Setups.”

Tip for Optimizing Performance

In most cases, the default values set in Final Cut Express HD System Preferences will be
sufficient for your needs. However, you may choose to change certain settings to
accommodate the requirements of your project.

Limit Capture Now To: In the System Settings Scratch Disks tab, change this value from
30 minutes to 62 minutes. This will allow you to capture an entire 60-minute DV tape.