Apple Final Cut Express 4 - Manual (Page 863)

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Video and Audio Generators Available in Final Cut Express
The following tables explain the generators available in Final Cut Express.
Color Bars, Tone, and Other Signal Generators
You use color bar and signal generators for calibration and testing purposes. Each Bars
and Tone generator uses the image dimensions and color space intended for a
particular video system.
Generator Result
Bars and Tone (NTSC) Generates reference color bars and audio tone for NTSC systems.
Bars and Tone (PAL) Generates reference color bars and audio tone for PAL systems.
Bars and Tone
(PAL Full Frame) Generates full-frame reference color bars and audio tone for
PAL systems.
Bars and Tone
(HD 1080i60) Generates reference color bars and audio tone for 1080i60
video systems.
Bars and Tone
(HD 1080 25p/50i) Generates reference color bars and tone for 25 or 50 fps HD
video systems.
Bars and Tone
(HD 1080 25p/50i Full Frame) Generates full-frame reference color bars and tone for 25 or 50 fps
HD video systems.
Bars and Tone
(HD 720p60) Generates reference color bars and tone for 720p HD
video systems.
More Bars and Signals Generates test signals for external video calibration.