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Jump In: Explore Tape-Based Video Capture

Jump In: Explore Tape-Based Video Capture

You use the Log and Capture window to preview and capture the footage on your tape. You can play the footage on tape from your camera or deck using the transport controls. To capture a clip, you mark the beginning and end of the clip using the Mark In and Mark Out buttons, enter logging information, and then capture the clip to your hard disk.

Getting Ready

Connect your camcorder or deck to the computer:

1Follow the directions in your camcorder or video deck user manual to connect your camcorder or deck to the computer using a FireWire or USB cable.

2Turn on your camcorder or deck and set it to the play/edit setting so that Final Cut Pro can control your device and capture the footage.

When you connect a camcorder or VTR deck to your computer, Final Cut Pro automatically detects it when you open the Log and Capture window.

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Contents

Final Cut Pro7 Exploring Final Cut ProKKApple Inc Copyright 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved 7 Chapter 1 A First Look at Final Cut Pro Contents33 Chapter 2 Bringing Media into Your System 99 Chapter 5 Basic Editing 55 Chapter 3 Preparing Clips in the Viewer81 Chapter 4 Working with the Canvas and Timeline 117 Chapter 6 Working with Audio171 Chapter 9 Outputting Your Finished Movie 141 Chapter 7 Creating Voiceovers151 Chapter 8 Adding Video Filters and Transitions 177 Chapter 10 Getting AnswersPage A First Look at Final Cut Pro Opening Final Cut Pro To open Final Cut ProViewer When Final Cut Pro opens, your screen will look similar to this3 Click Continue CanvasGetting Ready Jump In Explore the BrowserTo import sample video files To import your own video files that are already on your computer Create and work with bins Try ThisChange the Browser display Select items in the BrowserView additional Browser information Create a new sequenceSave changes to your project Change the display of a clip in the Viewer Jump In Explore the ViewerPlace a clip in the Viewer Try ThisPlay a clip in the Viewer Scrubber bar Play buttonShuttle control Navigate to specific locations in a clipJog control Set and work with In and Out points In point marker Out point marker Play In to Out buttonmm Press the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to move between edit points Navigate between edit pointsChapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Sequence tab Scrubber bar Transport controls Jump In Explore the CanvasChapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Drag from here Use the Canvas to place a clip in the TimelineTry This to hereZoom pop-up menu Change the display of the CanvasPlay and navigate within the clip in your sequence Go to Next Edit button Scrubber bar Go to Previous Edit buttonMove the playhead forward or backward View pop-up menu Reposition the playhead in the Canvas if your mouse has a trackballChange the display of the Canvas Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut ProTry This Jump In Explore the TimelinePlay and navigate within the sequence in the Timeline Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut ProChange a clip in the Timeline Scroll through the sequence in the TimelineDrag the clip to move it Cancel your actions Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut ProOpen a sequence clip in the Viewer to make changes Add more clips to the Timeline using the Canvas windowChange the Timeline track size Eliminate gaps between clips in your sequenceChange the active window Jump In Work with the Main WindowsTry This Learning About Projects, Sequences, Clips, and Media Files Learning About SequencesUnderstanding the Relationship Between Clips and Media Files Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut ProKey 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 Connect your camcorder or deck to the computer Jump In Explore Tape-Based Video CaptureGetting Ready Create a new project to hold your video Try This Select a logging binPreview footage on tape Open the Log and Capture window mm Choose File Log and CaptureSet rough In and Out points for a clip that you want to capture Enter logging information about a clipCapture a single clip Log additional clips without capturing themBatch capture multiple clips at once Capture your footage as a single clip using Capture NowChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Jump In Explore File-Based Video Transfer Chapter 2    Bringing Media into Your SystemGetting Ready Create a new project to hold your videoConnect your camcorder or deck to the computer and copy your footage Chapter 2    Bringing Media into Your SystemSelect a logging bin Mount a volumeTry This Open the Log and Transfer window mm Choose File Log and TransferPreview footage Locate files on mounted volumesClip name Transport controls Mark Out button Mark In button mm Enter a short, descriptive clip name in the Clip Name field Set rough In and Out points for a clipLog a clip Chapter 2    Bringing Media into Your SystemProgress bar Add a clip to the Transfer QueueClick to reveal the current logging bin in the Browser Pause button Thumbnail Resize sliderLog additional clips without immediately transferring them Prepare to import an audio file Jump In Import Still Images and Other MediaPrepare to import a still image Getting ReadyTry This Import still images into a projectChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Import audio files into a project Drag the audio clipLearning About Ingesting Media and Setting Up Projects Chapter 2    Bringing Media into Your SystemChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System 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 edit Key ConceptsNext, you’ll explore using the Viewer to discover more of its features Preparing Clips in the Viewer Jump In Get to Know the ViewerGetting Ready Chapter 3    Preparing Clips in the ViewerOpen multiple clips in separate Viewer windows Reposition the ViewerChange the size of the Viewer Close a Viewer windowOpen the Timecode Viewer Show the timecode overlaysTurn off the display of overlays 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 Delete markers Add markers to indicate specific times in a clipNavigate between markers your markers after you’ve finished experimentingGetting Ready Display a clip in a wireframe modeJump In Change Clips in the Viewer Try ThisScale the display of the clip up or down on the screen Jump In Create a Title ClipReposition the clip on the screen Rotate a clip to a different viewing angleGet to know the titling controls Create a title clip in the ViewerTry This Insert a title clip in your sequence Font Color color pickerReposition a title on the screen Chapter 3    Preparing Clips in the ViewerSuperimpose a title over another clip Reposition the superimposed title to fit the background clipArrange a title and clip to appear side by side Set keyframes and scale a clip up or down Jump In Change Clips over TimeTry This Add Motion Keyframe button 6 Play the clip in the Viewer to see it change size over time 4 Click the Add Motion Keyframe button to set another keyframe5 Resize and reposition the clip to fill the normal display area Chapter 3    Preparing Clips in the ViewerNavigate between keyframes in the Viewer Move a clip over timeDrag the title clip off the screen Rotate a clip over time Drag to rotate the wireframeChange a clip’s opacity over time Chapter 3    Preparing Clips in the ViewerKeyframe graph area Opacity keyframe button The opacity increases here9 Choose Window Arrange Standard to resize the Viewer Learning About Motion Parameters Keyframe navigation buttons Keyframe button 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 clip Key ConceptsPage Jump In Work with the Canvas Working with the Canvas and TimelineGetting Ready Chapter 4    Working with the Canvas and Timeline Try This Display a sequence in Image+Wireframe mode in the CanvasCanvas Timeline 1 Choose Open from the Playhead Sync pop-up menu in the Canvas Update the Viewer to show the current frame in the CanvasKeep the Viewer and Canvas in sync for easy editing 2 Play the sequenceDelete markers in the Timeline Set markers in the Timeline to mark specific points in a sequenceNavigate to markers in the Timeline Change markers in the TimelineSelect clips in the Timeline Jump In Work with Tracks in the TimelineTry This Turn a video track on or off Lock a track to keep it from changingTurn 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 1 Choose Sequence Insert Tracks Add new tracks to a sequenceChapter 4    Working with the Canvas and Timeline Set a video destination track before placing clips in a sequence Set audio destination tracks before placing clips in a sequence A4 Destination controlsJump In Edit Clips into a Sequence in the Timeline Getting ReadyMark a clip in the sequence and replace it Chapter 4    Working with the Canvas and TimelinePlace a clip so that it starts at a specific point in a sequence Place a clip so that it ends at a specific point in a sequence Fill a specific segment of a sequence with a clipKey Concepts Next, you’ll explore basic editing techniques in Final Cut ProPage Basic Editing Jump In Trim ClipsGetting Ready 1 Press Control-U to choose the Standard window layout7 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 Slide a clip left or right in the sequence Drag with snapping on or offTry 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 Video In point before the clip’s audio In point Jump In Make Simple Split Edits and CutawaysChapter 5    Basic Editing Audio In point before the clip’s video In pointGetting Ready Cutaway clipCreate a J-cut, in which the audio precedes the video Try ThisCreate 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 Learning About the Trim Edit Window Chapter 5    Basic EditingThe 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 Key Concepts Next, you’ll explore working with audio in Final Cut ProPage Level Keyframe button Drag hand for moving the clip Working with AudioAudio tab Stereo waveformsJump In Work with a Clip’s Audio in the Viewer Chapter 6    Working with Audio2 Name the sequence “Adjusting Audio” and press Return Getting ReadyTry This Set up for working with audioChapter 6    Working with Audio Play an audio clip in the Viewer Scrub audio forward or backwardChange a clip’s audio level using the Audio Mixer Chapter 6    Working with AudioChange a clip’s pan using the Viewer’s Pan slider Change a clip’s audio level using the Level slider in the ViewerAdd markers to specific audio points Remove all markers from a clip Add markers during playbackRemove all audio changes from a clip Reset buttonIncrease in audio level Jump In Change Audio Levels over TimeChapter 6    Working with Audio Increase a clip’s audio level over time using keyframes Try ThisDrag the slider until the Level field displays 0 zero Decrease the audio level over time using keyframes Chapter 6    Working with Audio 6 Play the clip to hear how the audio fades over timeDrag the Level slider to decrease the audio level of the sound Edit a sound using keyframesChapter 6    Working with Audio Level Keyframe button to add a keyframe Chapter 6    Working with Audio6 Play the clip from the beginning to hear how the audio drops out Quickly add keyframesChapter 6    Working with Audio Quickly navigate between keyframes Quickly delete keyframesAudio level overlay in pink Jump In Work with Audio Tracks in the TimelineChapter 6    Working with Audio Getting Ready Select a clip’s audio itemsTry This 2 Choose Show Audio Waveforms from the Track Layout pop-up menu Delete a clip’s audioDisplay audio waveforms Chapter 6    Working with AudioMove an audio clip in the Timeline Display audio level overlaysTrim an audio clip Clip Overlays controlChapter 6    Working with Audio Change audio over time by adjusting keyframes in the TimelineBalance the audio level of clips in the Timeline Drag the audio level overlay to change the audio level1 Position the Timeline playhead over the audio clip items Balance the overall audio level of a sequence in the TimelineChapter 6    Working with Audio Key Concepts Next, you’ll explore creating voiceovers with the Voice Over toolCreating Voiceovers Jump In Add Voiceover ClipsGetting Ready Chapter 7    Creating VoiceoversOpen the Voice Over tool Specify microphone settings in the Voice Over toolTry This Specify a clip name for the first voiceover clip Set an audio destination track for your voiceover clipTurn off audio playback for the sample clip in the Timeline Review button Listen to the new voiceover clipDiscard a new voiceover audio clip that isn’t acceptable Discard Last Recording buttonRecord multiple voiceover clips, one after another Record multiple takes of a voiceover clip Delete takes that you don’t want Record a voiceover clip within a specific interval of your sequenceKey Concepts 7 To remove the In and Out points, choose Mark Clear In and OutAdding Video Filters and Transitions Jump In Apply Filters to Clips Chapter 8    Adding Video Filters and TransitionsGetting Ready Apply a Sepia filter to a clip in a sequenceTry This Remove a filter from a clip Adjust the Sepia filter for a clipChapter 8    Adding Video Filters and Transitions Apply a Color Tint filter to a clip Change a filter over time using keyframes Experiment with applying different filters and adding keyframesJump In Make Simple Color Corrections Change a clip’s dark tones Apply the Color Corrector 3-way filter to a clip in a sequenceChange a clip’s saturation Change a clip’s midtonesGetting Ready Jump In Add Transitions Between ClipsTransition 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 Add a clip with a transition to a sequence Try ThisChange the duration of a transition Delete a transitionAdd a transition to an edit point Apply a different transition to a cutGet to know the available video transitions Apply transitions from the Effects tabThe duration of the clips remains the same when a transition is added Learning About TransitionsChapter 8    Adding Video Filters and Transitions Last complete frame of the outgoing clip First complete frame of the incoming clipThe last full frame to be seen is now earlier in the clip Handle before the In point Key Concepts Chapter 8    Adding Video Filters and TransitionsPage Outputting Your Finished Movie Getting Ready Jump In Create a QuickTime MovieExport your sequence as a QuickTime movie Try ThisGetting Ready Jump In Export a Movie in a Specific File FormatChapter 9    Outputting Your Finished Movie Export your sequence for display on iPod Try ThisExport your sequence for display on YouTube Export a streaming sequence suitable for viewing on a website Key ConceptsOpen the Final Cut Pro User Manual Getting AnswersJump In Explore Final Cut Pro Help Search for a specific topic that interests youWhat’s Next? Search for Apple service and support informationReview discussions on Final Cut Pro discussion forums