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Part IV

Sample Media File Workflow

When you transfer clips using the Log and Transfer window, Final Cut Express
automatically transfers that media to QuickTime media files on your scratch disk. You
can then edit the QuickTime media files as you would any other media.

Here is a sample workflow to get you started with the Log and Transfer window:

Step 1:

Record footage

Step 2:

Choose a scratch disk and capture bin

Step 3:

Mount the media files in the Log and Transfer window

Step 4:

Select clips in the Browse area

Step 5:

View clips in the Preview area

Step 6:

Add logging information in the Logging area

Step 7:

Add clips to the Transfer Queue to ingest media

Step 8:

Edit your project.

Step 9:

Output to tape or other media storage device

Here are detailed steps for using the Log and Transfer window.

To open the Log and Transfer window:

Choose File > Log and Transfer (or press Command-Shift-8).

Browse area

Transfer Queue area

Preview area

Logging area