Apple Final Cut Pro 6 - Manual (Page 1691)

208 Part III Output
Adding Standard Leader and Trailer Elements
If you’re outputting your clip or sequence for delivery to a post-production house, tape
duplication facility, or television station, there are accepted conventions for how leader
elements are placed on tape. Here is one common way to lay out elements, although
some facilities have different standards. When in doubt, ask ahead for what is preferred.
After all leader elements have played, your program should start at hour 01:00:00:00,
unless you are given specific instructions otherwise.
Note: If you’re blacking tapes in advance, start the timecode at 00:58:00:00 so you can
start the leader elements at 00:58:30:00.
Device Settings Tab
The Device Settings tab is a convenient location for choosing a device control preset
that’s compatible with your output deck. You can also choose a device control
preset automatically by choosing a different Easy Setup.
Master tape timecode Leader element Duration
00:58:00:00 Black 30 seconds
00:58:30:00 Color bars and tone 60 seconds
00:59:30:00 Black 10 seconds
00:59:40:00 Slate (for broadcast or audio
post facility)
Black (for dubbing)
10 seconds
00:59:50:00 Countdown with 2-pop 10 seconds
01:00:00:00 Program start Duration depends on movie
If necessary, choose
device control and
capture settings from
the pop-up menus.