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Final Cut Express HD Released As A Universal Binary

Thursday May 18, 2006 7:32 am PDT by mudbug
Apple released Final Cut Express HD 3.5 this morning as a Universal Binary, making the program join with Final Cut Pro as running native on Intel processors. The new software is available as either a $299 standalone product, or a $99 upgrade.

Capture and edit DV or HDV video, add dynamic titles and graphics using LiveType 2, then score your movie using Soundtrack 1.5. New features include full keyframe control over effects and motion parameters, dynamic real-time effects, and new versions of LiveType and Soundtrack. Upgrade requires a previous version of Final Cut Express (version 1, 2, or 3) for installation

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kev0476
75 months ago
thanks apple, even though i don't have intel, but when i do get it, this will be a program i will actually use.
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japanime
75 months ago
Been waiting for this. Great!
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erickg
75 months ago
Great news! Seems like Apple's apps are almost all universal binary now. :)
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Eidorian
75 months ago
So if the video requirements are still just Quartz Extreme will it run on the GMA950 powered Macs?
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Lollypop
75 months ago
Glad to see more universal apps! Dying to see the mac pro's and the performance in store with all the native apps.
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MacRumorsReader
75 months ago

So if the video requirements are still just Quartz Extreme will it run on the GMA950 powered Macs?


I have always referred to FCE as Final Cut for Everyone else.

So, I'm a-thinking this will work on all the intel macs.
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lekun
75 months ago
From Apples Final Cut Express Tech Specs:

System Requirements
[LIST]An AGP or PCI Express graphics card compatible with Quartz Extreme[/LIST]


Does this mean it won't run on a Mac Mini or MacBook?

(oh Lollypop beat me too it)
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Eidorian
75 months ago

From Apples Final Cut Express Tech Specs:

System Requirements
An AGP or PCI Express graphics card compatible with Quartz Extreme

Does this mean it won't run on a Mac Mini or MacBook?

Well if it'll run on a Radeon 7500 and a GeForce 2 then I expect the GMA 950 to be able to run it. I just can't confirm it 100%. :rolleyes:
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Viewtiful Rich
75 months ago
I've been seriously thinking about picking FCE this weekend, but was kind of worried about a new version coming relatively soon.... this would seem to put that out of the question, would many agree?
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iOggy
75 months ago
What is the biggest differences between Final Cut Express and Final Cut Pro? I understand that FCP is aimed more towards pro users, but what cant fce do that fcp can to differiate them from each other. Thanks.
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