PowerUP Tutorial 03: Optimizing FCP’s System Preferences

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There are three preference groups in Final Cut Pro, however, without question, the most important set of preference settings are the System Preferences. When these are set correctly, Final Cut Pro flies. However, when they are not set correctly, Final Cut rolls like its on square wheels. In this video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows you how to set these preferences correctly, and gives advice on what to change and what to leave alone. The setting Larry illustrates in this video are appropriate for Final Cut Pro HD, 5.x, and 6.x.