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Bringing Media into Your System

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Final Cut Pro provides a variety of methods for bringing your video and other media into your Final Cut Pro system for editing.

Bringing media into your system is called ingesting. In this chapter, you’ll experiment with bringing some of your own video footage into Final Cut Pro and familiarize yourself with the features for logging and ingesting. After you’ve had some basic experience ingesting sample clips, you can begin envisioning how to routinely log and ingest your own video.

If you don’t have video footage that you’d like to try ingesting, skip this chapter for now. You can refer to the Final Cut Pro 7 User Manual for all the details you’ll need to ingest your video later.

Today, there are many different kinds of camcorders and different video formats. The ingest method you use depends on the type of camcorder you have.

Many standard camcorders record video on tape. If your camcorder or deck uses videotape, follow the instructions in “Jump In: Explore Tape-Based Video Capture” on page 34.

Some advanced camcorders record video as digital files stored on capture cards, optical discs, or hard disks. To bring these types of files into Final Cut Pro, follow the instructions in “Jump In: Explore File-Based Video Transfer” on page 40.

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Exploring Final Cut Pro Final Cut Pro7KKApple Inc Copyright 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved Contents 7 Chapter 1 A First Look at Final Cut Pro33 Chapter 2 Bringing Media into Your System 81 Chapter 4 Working with the Canvas and Timeline 55 Chapter 3 Preparing Clips in the Viewer99 Chapter 5 Basic Editing 117 Chapter 6 Working with Audio151 Chapter 8 Adding Video Filters and Transitions 141 Chapter 7 Creating Voiceovers171 Chapter 9 Outputting Your Finished Movie 177 Chapter 10 Getting AnswersPage A First Look at Final Cut Pro To open Final Cut Pro Opening Final Cut Pro3 Click Continue When Final Cut Pro opens, your screen will look similar to thisViewer CanvasJump In Explore the Browser Getting ReadyTo import sample video files To import your own video files that are already on your computer Change the Browser display Try ThisCreate and work with bins Select items in the BrowserCreate a new sequence View additional Browser informationSave changes to your project Place a clip in the Viewer Jump In Explore the ViewerChange the display of a clip in the Viewer Try ThisScrubber bar Play button Play a clip in the ViewerNavigate to specific locations in a clip Shuttle controlJog control In point marker Out point marker Play In to Out button Set and work with In and Out pointsNavigate between edit points mm Press the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to move between edit pointsChapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Jump In Explore the Canvas Sequence tab Scrubber bar Transport controlsChapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Try This Use the Canvas to place a clip in the TimelineDrag from here to herePlay and navigate within the clip in your sequence Change the display of the CanvasZoom pop-up menu Go to Next Edit button Scrubber bar Go to Previous Edit buttonMove the playhead forward or backward Change the display of the Canvas Reposition the playhead in the Canvas if your mouse has a trackballView pop-up menu Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut ProPlay and navigate within the sequence in the Timeline Jump In Explore the TimelineTry This Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut ProScroll through the sequence in the Timeline Change a clip in the TimelineDrag the clip to move it Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Cancel your actionsChange the Timeline track size Add more clips to the Timeline using the Canvas windowOpen a sequence clip in the Viewer to make changes Eliminate gaps between clips in your sequenceJump In Work with the Main Windows Change the active windowTry This Learning About Sequences Learning About Projects, Sequences, Clips, and Media FilesChapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Understanding the Relationship Between Clips and Media FilesKey Concepts ÂÂ Timeline The Timeline holds a sequence of clips in the order in which they should appear in your movie. Video and audio clips are stored in tracks in the Timeline, and you can move, rearrange, change, and delete clips to create the chronological order of your video Bringing Media into Your System Jump In Explore Tape-Based Video Capture Connect your camcorder or deck to the computerGetting Ready Create a new project to hold your video Preview footage on tape Select a logging binTry This Open the Log and Capture window mm Choose File Log and CaptureEnter logging information about a clip Set rough In and Out points for a clip that you want to captureLog additional clips without capturing them Capture a single clipCapture your footage as a single clip using Capture Now Batch capture multiple clips at onceChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Chapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Jump In Explore File-Based Video TransferCreate a new project to hold your video Getting ReadyChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Connect your camcorder or deck to the computer and copy your footageTry This Mount a volumeSelect a logging bin Open the Log and Transfer window mm Choose File Log and TransferLocate files on mounted volumes Preview footageClip name Transport controls Mark Out button Mark In button Log a clip Set rough In and Out points for a clipmm Enter a short, descriptive clip name in the Clip Name field Chapter 2    Bringing Media into Your SystemClick to reveal the current logging bin in the Browser Add a clip to the Transfer QueueProgress bar Pause button Thumbnail Resize sliderLog additional clips without immediately transferring them Prepare to import a still image Jump In Import Still Images and Other MediaPrepare to import an audio file Getting ReadyImport still images into a project Try ThisChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Drag the audio clip Import audio files into a projectChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Learning About Ingesting Media and Setting Up ProjectsChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Key Concepts ÂÂ Logging Logging footage allows you to record information about a clip that will help you identify it later. Using the Log and Capture window or the Log and Transfer window, you can record information about the clip, including a reel name, clip name or description, and other information such as the shot or take number, notes, and more. You can also set rough In and Out points for the clip that you can refine later during your editNext, you’ll explore using the Viewer to discover more of its features Jump In Get to Know the Viewer Preparing Clips in the ViewerChapter 3    Preparing Clips in the Viewer Getting ReadyChange the size of the Viewer Reposition the ViewerOpen multiple clips in separate Viewer windows Close a Viewer windowTurn off the display of overlays Show the timecode overlaysOpen the Timecode Viewer Place the playhead at an In point, at an Out point, or at Media EndChange the duration of a clip by specifying a duration in timecode Navigate between markers Add markers to indicate specific times in a clipDelete markers your markers after you’ve finished experimentingJump In Change Clips in the Viewer Display a clip in a wireframe modeGetting Ready Try ThisReposition the clip on the screen Jump In Create a Title ClipScale the display of the clip up or down on the screen Rotate a clip to a different viewing angleCreate a title clip in the Viewer Get to know the titling controlsTry This Font Color color picker Insert a title clip in your sequenceChapter 3    Preparing Clips in the Viewer Reposition a title on the screenReposition the superimposed title to fit the background clip Superimpose a title over another clipArrange a title and clip to appear side by side Jump In Change Clips over Time Set keyframes and scale a clip up or downTry This Add Motion Keyframe button 5 Resize and reposition the clip to fill the normal display area 4 Click the Add Motion Keyframe button to set another keyframe6 Play the clip in the Viewer to see it change size over time Chapter 3    Preparing Clips in the ViewerMove a clip over time Navigate between keyframes in the ViewerDrag the title clip off the screen Drag to rotate the wireframe Rotate a clip over timeChapter 3    Preparing Clips in the Viewer Change a clip’s opacity over timeThe opacity increases here Keyframe graph area Opacity keyframe button9 Choose Window Arrange Standard to resize the Viewer Learning About Motion Parameters Keyframe navigation buttons Keyframe button Key Concepts ÂÂ Image mode A Viewer display mode that shows the video content of a clip as it plays back. You can change the display to show the clip at reduced or expanded sizes as you work with the clipPage Working with the Canvas and Timeline Jump In Work with the CanvasGetting Ready Chapter 4    Working with the Canvas and Timeline Display a sequence in Image+Wireframe mode in the Canvas Try ThisCanvas Timeline Keep the Viewer and Canvas in sync for easy editing Update the Viewer to show the current frame in the Canvas1 Choose Open from the Playhead Sync pop-up menu in the Canvas 2 Play the sequenceNavigate to markers in the Timeline Set markers in the Timeline to mark specific points in a sequenceDelete markers in the Timeline Change markers in the TimelineJump In Work with Tracks in the Timeline Select clips in the TimelineTry This Lock a track to keep it from changing Turn a video track on or offTurn an audio track on or off Place only the video portion of a clip in a sequence Place only the audio portion of a clip in a sequence Add new tracks to a sequence 1 Choose Sequence Insert TracksChapter 4    Working with the Canvas and Timeline Set a video destination track before placing clips in a sequence A4 Destination controls Set audio destination tracks before placing clips in a sequenceGetting Ready Jump In Edit Clips into a Sequence in the TimelineChapter 4    Working with the Canvas and Timeline Mark a clip in the sequence and replace itPlace a clip so that it starts at a specific point in a sequence Fill a specific segment of a sequence with a clip Place a clip so that it ends at a specific point in a sequenceNext, you’ll explore basic editing techniques in Final Cut Pro Key ConceptsPage Jump In Trim Clips Basic Editing1 Press Control-U to choose the Standard window layout Getting Ready7 Drag Sample Clip 1 to the Insert section of the Canvas Edit Overlay 9 Drag Sample Clip 2 to the Insert section of the Canvas Edit Overlay so that it is placed in the Timeline after Sample Clip Drag with snapping on or off Slide a clip left or right in the sequenceTry This Move an edit point between clips to change where a cut occurs Change a clip’s In or Out point without leaving gaps Slip a clip’s content within the current sequence In and Out points Chapter 5    Basic Editing Jump In Make Simple Split Edits and CutawaysVideo In point before the clip’s audio In point Audio In point before the clip’s video In pointCutaway clip Getting ReadyTry This Create a J-cut, in which the audio precedes the videoCreate an L-cut, in which the video precedes the audio Add a short cutaway shot to a sequence 6 Play the sequence to see the result of the cutaway that you added Chapter 5    Basic Editing Learning About the Trim Edit WindowThe left side of the window shows the Out point of the outgoing clip. The In point of the incoming clip appears on the right side of the window. You can drag the In point or Out point markers to change them. You can also move the playheads on either side of the Trim Edit window and click the Mark In and Mark Out buttons to move the In and Out points to the location you want Next, you’ll explore working with audio in Final Cut Pro Key ConceptsPage Audio tab Working with AudioLevel Keyframe button Drag hand for moving the clip Stereo waveformsChapter 6    Working with Audio Jump In Work with a Clip’s Audio in the ViewerGetting Ready 2 Name the sequence “Adjusting Audio” and press ReturnSet up for working with audio Try ThisChapter 6    Working with Audio Scrub audio forward or backward Play an audio clip in the ViewerChapter 6    Working with Audio Change a clip’s audio level using the Audio MixerChange a clip’s audio level using the Level slider in the Viewer Change a clip’s pan using the Viewer’s Pan sliderAdd markers to specific audio points Remove all audio changes from a clip Add markers during playbackRemove all markers from a clip Reset buttonJump In Change Audio Levels over Time Increase in audio levelChapter 6    Working with Audio Try This Increase a clip’s audio level over time using keyframesDrag the slider until the Level field displays 0 zero Decrease the audio level over time using keyframes 6 Play the clip to hear how the audio fades over time Chapter 6    Working with AudioDrag the Level slider to decrease the audio level Edit a sound using keyframes of the soundChapter 6    Working with Audio Chapter 6    Working with Audio Level Keyframe button to add a keyframeQuickly add keyframes 6 Play the clip from the beginning to hear how the audio drops outChapter 6    Working with Audio Quickly delete keyframes Quickly navigate between keyframesJump In Work with Audio Tracks in the Timeline Audio level overlay in pinkChapter 6    Working with Audio Select a clip’s audio items Getting ReadyTry This Display audio waveforms Delete a clip’s audio2 Choose Show Audio Waveforms from the Track Layout pop-up menu Chapter 6    Working with AudioTrim an audio clip Display audio level overlaysMove an audio clip in the Timeline Clip Overlays controlBalance the audio level of clips in the Timeline Change audio over time by adjusting keyframes in the TimelineChapter 6    Working with Audio Drag the audio level overlay to change the audio levelBalance the overall audio level of a sequence in the Timeline 1 Position the Timeline playhead over the audio clip itemsChapter 6    Working with Audio Next, you’ll explore creating voiceovers with the Voice Over tool Key ConceptsJump In Add Voiceover Clips Creating VoiceoversChapter 7    Creating Voiceovers Getting ReadySpecify microphone settings in the Voice Over tool Open the Voice Over toolTry This Set an audio destination track for your voiceover clip Specify a clip name for the first voiceover clipTurn off audio playback for the sample clip in the Timeline Discard a new voiceover audio clip that isn’t acceptable Listen to the new voiceover clipReview button Discard Last Recording buttonRecord multiple voiceover clips, one after another Record multiple takes of a voiceover clip Record a voiceover clip within a specific interval of your sequence Delete takes that you don’t want7 To remove the In and Out points, choose Mark Clear In and Out Key ConceptsAdding Video Filters and Transitions Chapter 8    Adding Video Filters and Transitions Jump In Apply Filters to ClipsApply a Sepia filter to a clip in a sequence Getting ReadyTry This Adjust the Sepia filter for a clip Remove a filter from a clipChapter 8    Adding Video Filters and Transitions Apply a Color Tint filter to a clip Experiment with applying different filters and adding keyframes Change a filter over time using keyframesJump In Make Simple Color Corrections Change a clip’s saturation Apply the Color Corrector 3-way filter to a clip in a sequenceChange a clip’s dark tones Change a clip’s midtonesJump In Add Transitions Between Clips Getting ReadyTransition between clips 6 Drag Sample Clip 1 to the Insert section of the Canvas Edit Overlay Leave about 2 seconds of unused footage at the beginning of the clip Try This Add a clip with a transition to a sequenceAdd a transition to an edit point Delete a transitionChange the duration of a transition Apply a different transition to a cutApply transitions from the Effects tab Get to know the available video transitionsLearning About Transitions The duration of the clips remains the same when a transition is addedChapter 8    Adding Video Filters and Transitions First complete frame of the incoming clip Last complete frame of the outgoing clipThe last full frame to be seen is now earlier in the clip Handle before the In point Chapter 8    Adding Video Filters and Transitions Key ConceptsPage Outputting Your Finished Movie Export your sequence as a QuickTime movie Jump In Create a QuickTime MovieGetting Ready Try ThisJump In Export a Movie in a Specific File Format Getting ReadyChapter 9    Outputting Your Finished Movie Try This Export your sequence for display on iPodExport your sequence for display on YouTube Key Concepts Export a streaming sequence suitable for viewing on a websiteJump In Explore Final Cut Pro Help Getting AnswersOpen the Final Cut Pro User Manual Search for a specific topic that interests youSearch for Apple service and support information What’s Next?Review discussions on Final Cut Pro discussion forums