Apple Final Cut Pro HD (4.5): New Features User Manual
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Contents
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Changing Affiliate Clips Into Independent Clips
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Removing Subclip Limits
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Automatic Naming of Captured Clips
Additional Settings in the Batch Capture Window
Display of Items in the Render Manager
Including Master Comment Information in EDLs
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External Audio and Video Monitoring
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External Monitoring Setups
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Challenges With External Monitoring
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High Definition Video Fundamentals
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A Brief History of Film, Television, and Audio Formats
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The Benefits of High Definition Video
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High Definition Formats in Common Use
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Discussing HD Formats in Conversation
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Upconverting and Downconverting
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Downconverting High Definition Video
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Upconverting Standard Definition Video
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DVCPRO HD Specifications
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DVCPRO HD Tape Format
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Aspect Ratio
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Interlaced and Progressive Scanning Methods
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Native Image Dimensions
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Color Depth and Video Sampling Rate
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Frame Rate
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Versatile Formatting Choices With Digital Formats
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DVCPRO HD Timecode
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Brief Overview of DVCPRO HD Formats
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1080i60
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1080i50
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720p60
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720p30
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720p24
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Recording and Playing Back Variable Frame Rates With DVCPRO HD
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