Final Cut Express HD & monitoring input

[Dabow]

Hi,

Quick question on FCE-HD which I'm hoping someone may be able to answer:

I'm using a MacBook Pro and have my HD Sony camcorder attached via firewire. In FCE-HD it seems that I can only see what the camera is outputting when I actually go in to capture a scene i.e. there is no live preview in FCE unless I am capturing. Is there any way to enable this so I can watch what my camcorder is outputting on my monitor without actually having to start a capture?

Thanks in advance.

Dabow

[Natobasso]

I'd imagine since you have the express version that feature may be disabled, but you could use iMovie do let you see what your camera sees onscreen...

[eric2006]

Can you do (Final Cut Pro Menu) -> A/V Settings, Video Playback: Digital Cinema Desktop Preview? (I have only used FCP, but you should have something similar)