Apple Final Cut Pro 5 - Manual (Page 1548)

Chapter 14 Assemble and Insert Editing Using Edit to Tape 197
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Using the Edit to Tape Window
The following section describes how to perform an assemble or insert edit using the
Edit to Tape window.
Performing an Assemble Edit to Tape
Assemble editing begins recording the signal on tape at the predetermined timecode
In point. For details, see “
About Assemble Editing to Tape ” on page 187.
Note: If you are outputting to DVCPRO HD via FireWire, the timecode recorded to the
tape can start from the existing tape timecode or you can choose to create new
timecode on the tape based on the sequence timecode. If you choose this option, the
timecode written to tape is the same as the sequence timecode.
Important: Make sure you’ve read and followed the instructions in Volume I,
Chapter 11, “Overview of Setting Up.”
To do an assemble edit:
1 Choose File > Edit to Tape.
In most layouts, the Edit to Tape window appears on top of the Canvas.
2 Choose Editing or Mastering mode from the pop-up menu in the top center of the
window.
For more information about the Editing and Mastering modes, see “ Video Tab ” on
page 189.
3 Select a clip or sequence in the Browser.
The preview option is
disabled if you are using
DV equipment.
Choose a mode from
this pop-up menu.