Apple Shake 4 New Features - Manual (Page 34)

34 Chapter 2 Major Features and New Nodes
Unsupported Media and Effects
Since QuickTime is the file format used for all media exchange between Final Cut Pro 5
and Shake, the following media and settings are not imported into Shake from Final
Cut Pro 5:
• QuickTime audio tracks
• Standalone audio files
• Still image files
• Generators
• Composite modes
• Transformations (referred to in Final Cut Pro 5 as motion effects)
• Filters
Sending Clips From Final Cut Pro 5
If you want to send one or more selected clips (or a single sequence), from Final Cut
Pro 5 to Shake, you should use the Send to Shake command in Final Cut Pro 5.
To send one or more clips from Final Cut Pro 5 to Shake:
1 Clean up your project timeline, so that you are able to select only the clips you intend
to send.
2 Do one of the following:
• Select one or more clips in the Timeline or Browser.
• Select a sequence in the Browser.
3 Do one of the following:
• Choose File > Send > Send to Shake.
• Control-click (or right-click) the selected clips or sequence, then choose Send > To
Shake from the shortcut menu.