Apple released the Final Cut Express 4.0.1 update for owners to download.  The update addresses compatibility issues with AVCHD camcorders, improves stability when using third-party FxPlug plug-ins, and addresses a number of other minor issues and is available via software update. Quicktime was also updated when they released the ProRes QuickTime Decoder 1.0.  This is a new piece of software that allows users to play Apple ProRes files through QuickTime.  Pro Res is a near lossless decoder for video which provides uncompressed HD quality at SD data rates.  The quicktime update is available for both Windows and Mac.

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