Here we'll address many common problems and issues that Final Cut users may face, and possible solutions. Some of the issues are somewhat vague and hard to diagnose- and users often use the word "buggy" to describe any behavior in Final Cut that is non-standard, strange or erratic. There are also specific issues and for those we'll list specific solutions to try.
"Buggy Behavior"
Let's look at some of the general solutions that may fix, and often times will fix erratic behavior. Not all of these solutions will generally be needed. One at a time, try the following solutions in the order that they are listed. These options are fairly simple and don't require much effort. There are links along the left side of this page for instructions on how to perform these tasks.
Restarting Final Cut Pro
Repair Permissions
Hard Drive Privileges
Verifying User Privileges
Trashing Final Cut Pro Preferences
Repair Disk
Proper Software/Hardware Configurations
If you are having problems installing Final Cut Pro or Final Cut Studio, check to see if you are using a correct/compatible combination of software and/or hardware. Look for Compatible Configurations on the front page of Moviola's Resource Center for Final Cut Studio.
Re-installing Software To Clear Up Buggy Behavior
These next options should only be done as a last resort as they are time-consuming. Before attempting this, check out the following sections that deal with problem-solving specific issues. If your issue (and solution) is among one of these, you may not need to re-install any software.
If you have checked the following sections and nothing has worked, listed next is some basic procedures for re-installing certain software.
Reinstalling Final Cut Studio
Reinstalling QuickTime
Reinstalling Or Updating OS X
Installing New OS X Version
Specific Problems And Solutions
Dropped Frames
Project Or Sequence Won't Open
Opening Projects In An Earlier Version Of FCP
Display Issues
Audio Waveform Display Issues
Thumbnail Display Issues
Working With Tape-less Formats
Problems Mounting P2 Volumes
Problems Mounting XDCAM Volumes
Troubleshooting Other Applications
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