Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 987)

• Stage 4: Removing Audio Filters and Deleting Level or Pan Keyframes
Stage 1: Making a Duplicate of Your Sequence
Because you may make significant alterations to your sequence, it’s better to duplicate
the sequence and work on the copy. If you make any drastic errors, you can always return
to your original sequence.
Stage 2: Inserting Sync Beeps for Each Audio Track
Insert a one-frame sync beep at the beginning and end of each audio track in your
sequence. These beeps help audio editors synchronize picture to exported audio tracks,
much as a slate does during initial picture and sound editing. The beep before a movie
begins is also known as a two-pop because the beep occurs just 2 seconds before the
first frame of the movie appears. You may notice that when you see a movie countdown,
the last beep coincides with the number 2 in the 10-second countdown.
To create a two-pop (or sync beep)
1 Double-click a sequence in the Browser to open it in the Timeline.
If there is no space at the beginning of your sequence, you need to make room for your
two-pop.
2 In the Timeline, choose Edit > Select All (or press Command-A), then type “+200.”
All of the clip items in your sequence move forward by 2 seconds, making room for the
two-pop.
3 Choose a Bars and Tone generator from the Generator pop-up menu in the Viewer.
Choose the Bars and
Tone generator that
matches the format
you are using.
987 Chapter 60 Exporting Audio for Mixing in Other Applications