| You'll need to configure Mac OS X whenever you set up a new Final Cut Pro station, to achieve optimum performance. Once you understand how different Mac OS X features affect FCP, it becomes a matter of running through a standard checklist of the various options: Energy Saver Set the sleep setting for computer, monitor, and hard disks to Never. Select the option to restart automatically after power failure. Set the processor performance to Highest. Desktop & Screen Saver Deactivate the Change Picture and Start Screen Saver options. Sharing Turn off All Services, Firewall, and Internet Sharing. Security Turn off FileVault and Use Secure Virtual Memory. Make it optional to require a password to wake the computer. Displays Use optimal or native resolution for your display, millions of colors, and select a refresh rate of 85 Hz, if applicable, to your display. Disable Automatically Adjust Brightness for PowerBook G4 systems. Do not select Mirror Displays. Sound Play alerts and sound effects through internal speakers. Make the output volume high. Dashboard & Exposé Modify keyboard shortcuts to avoid conflicts with FCP. Dock Select the option to automatically show and hide the Dock. Software Update Check for updates manually.
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