Apple Final Cut Pro 7 User Manual
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Stage 1:
Creating a Project in Which to Log and Capture
You need a project to log clips to, as well as to edit in. When you open Final Cut Pro for
the first time, an untitled project is created by default, which you can rename to make
your own. You can also create a new project by choosing File > New Project.
Stage 2:
Connecting Video and Audio Devices to Your Computer
There should be a connection from your camcorder or VTR to your computer. For more
information, see
or
“Connecting Professional Video and
Stage 3:
Choosing a Scratch Disk to Store Your Captured Files
The scratch disk is a hard disk, internal or external to your computer, where Final Cut Pro
stores captured media files and render files. For more information, see
Stage 4:
Selecting the Correct Easy Setup
Easy Setups are software configurations based on commonly used capture, device control,
and sequence settings. Choosing the proper Easy Setup automatically configures
Final Cut Pro so your capture preset matches your tape format, and your device properly
communicates via a device control preset. For more information, see
and
“Audio/Video Settings and Easy Setups.”
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Chapter 15
Overview of Capturing Tape-Based Media