Apple Cinema Tools 4 - Manual (Page 45)

Clip-Based Workflow for a Camera-Roll Transfer
The clip-based method is more reliable because there are fewer variables.
Import log into database
(should generate one
record per camera roll)
Enter at least one record
for each camera roll,
defining key number and
timecode relationship
Optional: Enter additional
records, one for each clip
(recommended when you
have device control)
Optional: Enter additional
records, one for each clip
(recommended when you
have device control)
Yes No
Yes
Generate a batch capture
list with Cinema Tools
Import the batch list into
the Final Cut Pro Browser
and batch capture
Use the Cinema Tools
Connect Clips command
to connect clips to database
Device
control?
Key number
burned in?
Yes No
Connect clips
to the database
Trim clips to match
database records
Use Final Cut Pro
to manually capture
each clip
Connect clips to
the database and
use Identify feature
to determine and
enter key number and
timecode for a known
frame of each clip
Use Final Cut Pro
to manually capture
each clip
No
Telecine
log?
Create a new
database
Indicates steps that use automated processes.
The blue boxes show the preferred workflow, which contains the most automated steps and
produces the most accurate cut list.
45 Chapter 3 Cinema Tools Workflows