Apple Final Cut Pro 6 User Manual
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Creating Soundtrack Pro Multitrack Projects
from Final Cut Pro Clips or Sequences
You can create a Soundtrack Pro multitrack project from a selection of Final Cut Pro
clips or an entire sequence. The multitrack project opens automatically in the
Soundtrack Pro Timeline and clips appear just as they did in your Final Cut Pro
sequence, complete with level and pan settings and cross fades. In Soundtrack Pro,
you can arrange your clips, add effects, and create a finished mix. The final mix can be
exported from Soundtrack Pro and automatically imported into Final Cut Pro in sync
with your original sequence.
Note: Some information from Final Cut Pro is not included in the multitrack project,
such as pan settings for stereo pairs, generators, and effects applied to clips.
Sending a Final Cut Pro Sequence or Clip Selection
to a Soundtrack Pro Multitrack Project
Creating a Soundtrack Pro multitrack project from within Final Cut Pro is a simple process.
To create a multitrack project from a sequence or a group of clips:
1
Select a sequence in the Final Cut Pro Browser, or select multiple clips in the Timeline.
2
Do one of the following:
 Choose File > Send To > Soundtrack Pro Multitrack Project.
 Control-click the selection and choose Send To > Soundtrack Pro Multitrack Project.
3
In the dialog that appears, choose from the following options:
 Open in Soundtrack Pro Multitrack Editor: Select this option to open the multitrack
project in Soundtrack Pro after it is created.
 Include Background Video: Select this option to render the video in your Final Cut Pro
sequence. The Soundtrack Pro multitrack project will refer to this file in its video track
so you can see your video while you edit. Select what kind of background video you
want to export:
 Fully Rendered Video (slow): Your entire sequence is rendered at full quality to a
QuickTime movie file. This option is recommended if the project is to be moved to
another computer.
 Base Layer Video (fast): Any sequence segment that requires rendering in Safe RT
mode (in other words, any segment with a red render bar) is exported without
effects. These files are not portable to a different computer. For more information,
see “
 Save project with latest clip metadata (recommended): Select this option to ensure an
accurate change history by having Final Cut Pro automatically save the project after
the send process.