Logging from tape, Overview of logging steps – Apple Final Cut Pro 7 User Manual
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This chapter covers the following:
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(p. 263)
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Opening the Log and Capture Window
(p. 265)
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(p. 266)
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Setting a Logging Bin to Store Logged Clips
(p. 267)
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Entering a Reel Name for the Current Tape
(p. 268)
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Setting Clip In and Out Points
(p. 269)
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Entering a Clip Name and Other Logging Information
(p. 270)
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Adding Markers to Clips While Logging
(p. 273)
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Selecting Which Tracks to Capture
(p. 274)
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(p. 276)
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Setting Video and Audio Levels for Analog Video
(p. 277)
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(p. 277)
For many editors, logging is the first phase of editing, when they identify which shots to
capture from tape. The logging information you enter at this stage serves as a guide
throughout the project.
Overview of Logging Steps
Before you begin to log, make sure that your camcorder or deck is connected to your
computer and that you’ve chosen the correct Easy Setup and specified a scratch disk. For
more information, see
“Are You Ready to Log and Capture?”
If you like, you can follow the process outlined below to log your clips. If you need more
detailed information, see the sections that follow. For information about the Log and
Capture window, see
“About the Log and Capture Window.”
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