Apple Final Cut Pro 6 Specifications Page 1

Final Cut Pro 6Working with High Definition and Broadcast Formats

10 Preface About High Definition and Broadcast Formats Here are some advantages of using the Apple ProRes 422 codec:Â Provides lower storage costs

100 Chapter 5 Working with Panasonic P2 Cards Deleting P2 Clips Directly in the Log and Transfer WindowIf a P2 volume has read-and-write access (as

Chapter 5 Working with Panasonic P2 Cards 101 Removing Advanced Pull-Down and Duplicate Frames During TransferThe Remove Advanced Pulldown and Dupl

102 Chapter 5 Working with Panasonic P2 Cards Using Print to Video to Output to P2 Cards in the AG-HVX200 CamcorderYou can output footage in Final

Chapter 5 Working with Panasonic P2 Cards 103 3 In Final Cut Pro, choose View > Video Playback, then choose the format you want to output via Fi

104 Chapter 5 Working with Panasonic P2 Cards 4 On the camcorder, do the following:a Choose Camera mode.b Press the Menu button.c Choose the Other

Chapter 5 Working with Panasonic P2 Cards 105 Panasonic AG-HVX200 Camcorder CompatibilityThe Panasonic AG-HVX200 P2 camcorder supports a large numb

106 Chapter 5 Working with Panasonic P2 Cards Panasonic AG-HVX200E (PAL)i = interlaced, p = progressive, A = advanced pull-down, N = native frame r

Chapter 5 Working with Panasonic P2 Cards 107 Panasonic P2 Card Format SpecificationsA P2 card is a PC Card containing four Secure Digital memory c

6 1096 Working with AVCHDThe Log and Transfer window allows you to transfer AVCHD footage from file-based camcorders. This chapter covers the fol

1 111 Working with HDVFinal Cut Pro supports native capturing, editing, and output of HDV media. If you already have experience editing DV footag

110 Chapter 6 Working with AVCHD Working with AVCHD in Final Cut ProAVCHD footage can be transferred using the Log and Transfer window in Final Cut

Chapter 6 Working with AVCHD 111 Restrictions During PreviewPreview of AVCHD video in the Log and Transfer window is limited to forward playback at

112 Chapter 6 Working with AVCHD AVCHD Format SpecificationsAVCHD is an HD video format that uses Advanced Video Coding (AVC) compression (also kno

Chapter 6 Working with AVCHD 113 Frame Dimensions, Number of Lines, and ResolutionAVCHD supports three HD video resolutions:Â 1920 x 1080: This fo

114 Chapter 6 Working with AVCHD Sony Camcorder AVCHD Quality LevelsPanasonic Camcorder AVCHD Quality LevelsAudioAVCHD audio can be recorded in 5.1

7 1157 Working with AVC-IntraThe Log and Transfer window allows you to transfer AVC-Intra footage from P2 volumes. This chapter covers the follow

116 Chapter 7 Working with AVC-Intra Working with AVC-Intra in Final Cut ProAVC-Intra footage can be transferred using the Log and Transfer window

Chapter 7 Working with AVC-Intra 117 AVC-Intra Format SpecificationsAVC-Intra is an HD video format that uses Advanced Video Coding (AVC) compressi

118 Chapter 7 Working with AVC-Intra Color Recording MethodThe 100 Mbps AVC-Intra color sample ratio is 4:2:2, with 10 bits per sample. The 50 Mbps

8 1198 Working with Sony XDCAM FormatsFinal Cut Pro allows you to natively transfer and edit XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM EX formats.This chapter c

12 Chapter 1 Working with HDV HDV Formats Supported by Final Cut ProWithin the HDV specification, 1080-line and 720-line formats using several fram

120 Chapter 8 Working with Sony XDCAM Formats The SP format uses a constant bit rate (CBR) and is compatible with1080i HDV. The LP and HQ formats u

Chapter 8 Working with Sony XDCAM Formats 121 XDCAM HD422 CBR Easy SetupsFinal Cut Pro 6 includes support for the Sony XDCAM HD422 format, but it r

122 Chapter 8 Working with Sony XDCAM Formats Working with XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM EX in Final Cut ProFinal Cut Pro can ingest and export XDCAM,

Chapter 8 Working with Sony XDCAM Formats 123 Connecting an XDCAM, XDCAM HD, or XDCAM EX Device to Your ComputerBefore ingesting your XDCAM footage

124 Chapter 8 Working with Sony XDCAM Formats To enable remote device control on a Sony PDW-F70 XDCAM HD deck:1 Disconnect the FireWire cable betwe

Chapter 8 Working with Sony XDCAM Formats 125 Choosing an Easy Setup and Editing XDCAM HD or XDCAM EX Media in Final Cut ProOnce you ingest your XD

126 Chapter 8 Working with Sony XDCAM Formats XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM EX Format SpecificationsXDCAM (SD) records MXF file–based media to an opti

Chapter 8 Working with Sony XDCAM Formats 127 XDCAM HD can record 1080-line HD video using MPEG-2 compression at four quality levels.The SP format

128 Chapter 8 Working with Sony XDCAM Formats Frame RateXDCAM supports 25 and 29.97 fps. XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX support the following formats and fr

9 1299 Working with Sony Video Disk UnitsYou can use the Log and Transfer window to view footage recorded on a Sony Video Disk Unit and transfer

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 13 About MPEG CompressionHD video requires significantly more data than SD video. A single HD video frame can require up

130 Chapter 9 Working with Sony Video Disk Units Importing Footage from a Sony Video Disk UnitTo import media from a Sony Video Disk Unit, you need

Chapter 9 Working with Sony Video Disk Units 131 To transfer media from a Sony Video Disk Unit:1 Make sure that the Sony Video Disk Unit is connect

14 Chapter 1 Working with HDV For example, suppose you record some typical “talking head” footage, such as an interview in which a seated person mo

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 15 Working with HDV in Final Cut ProIf you’ve previously worked with DV, you’ll find that the HDV workflow is similar. H

16 Chapter 1 Working with HDV Steps for Native HDV EditingThe steps for capturing, editing, and outputting HDV in Final Cut Pro are almost identica

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 17 Connecting an HDV Device to Your ComputerOnce you have HDV footage on tape, you can connect your camcorder or VTR to

18 Chapter 1 Working with HDV 5 Choose an Easy Setup from the Use pop-up menu.Important: Make sure to choose an Easy Setup that matches the format

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 19 There are several areas in the Log and Capture window:Â Preview area: On the left is the area where you view video w

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20 Chapter 1 Working with HDV Video Preview Area Available space and time: Final Cut Pro displays the amount of available space on all currently

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 21 Shuttle ControlA shuttle control similar to the one in the Viewer and Canvas is also available for navigating through

22 Chapter 1 Working with HDV Tabs in the Log and Capture WindowThe Log and Capture window has several tabs you can use for logging and capturing y

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 23 When an HDV Easy Setup is chosen, only two audio channels are available for capture. You can choose to capture one ch

24 Chapter 1 Working with HDV Capturing Footage with Start/Stop IndicatorsWhen you capture HDV footage, you can control how media files are created

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 25 To determine how timecode breaks are handled when you capture HDV footage:1 Choose Final Cut Pro > User Preference

26 Chapter 1 Working with HDV Editing HDV FootageFor the most part, editing HDV footage is identical to editing any other format in Final Cut Pro.

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 27 Rendering and Conforming Long-GOP MPEG-2 MediaBefore you can output or export a native HDV sequence, Final Cut Pro ne

28 Chapter 1 Working with HDV Creating Render Files Using the Apple ProRes 422 CodecTo improve rendering performance while editing, you can render

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 29 To output your HDV sequence to tape:1 Make sure your camcorder is properly connected to your computer via FireWire.Fo

3 1 Contents Preface 7 About High Definition and Broadcast Formats7 Overview of High Definition Video Formats 9 About the Apple ProRes 422 Cod

30 Chapter 1 Working with HDV Transcoded HDV Editing WorkflowWhen you edit using footage encoded with the Apple Intermediate Codec or Apple ProRes

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 31 Choosing an Easy SetupFinal Cut Pro includes Easy Setups for capturing and editing HDV transcoded to the Apple Interm

32 Chapter 1 Working with HDV To capture HDV footage to the Apple Intermediate Codec or Apple ProRes 422 codec:1 Click in the Browser to make it ac

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 33 Editing Video Using Transcoded HDV FootageEditing video transcoded to the Apple Intermediate Codec or Apple ProRes 42

34 Chapter 1 Working with HDV To export your sequence to a QuickTime movie:1 Open your Final Cut Pro sequence in the Timeline.2 Choose File > Ex

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 35 Using the Canon XL H1 HDV CamcorderFinal Cut Pro recognizes the Canon XL H1 HDV camcorder for most Final Cut Pro oper

36 Chapter 1 Working with HDV Using the Sony HVR-V1 HDV CamcorderAs of version 6.0.2, Final Cut Pro includes support for the Sony HVR-V1 HDV camcor

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 37 HDV Format SpecificationsHDV has the following format specifications.Storage MediumHDV is recorded on standard mini-D

38 Chapter 1 Working with HDV Data RateThe following table lists the data rates for MPEG-2 HDV as well as HDV transcoded to the Apple Intermediate

Chapter 1 Working with HDV 39 Video CompressionHDV uses MPEG-2 compression with a constant bit rate (CBR). I-, P-, and B-frames are used, creating

4 Contents 43 DVCPRO HD Frame Rates 46 Working with DVCPRO HD in Final Cut Pro 46 Connecting a DVCPRO HD Device to Your Computer 47 Choosing a DVCPRO

2 412 Working with DVCPRO HDIn Final Cut Pro, you can natively capture, edit, and output DVCPRO HD video using the built-in FireWire port on your

42 Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD DVCPRO HD Formats Supported by Final Cut ProFinal Cut Pro natively supports the following DVCPRO HD formats.59.

Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD 43 DVCPRO HD Frame RatesDVCPRO HD supports frame rates compatible with both NTSC and PAL frame rates, although mos

44 Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD 720p60 DVCPRO HDThe 720p60 DVCPRO HD format supports 60, 30, and 24 fps recording. When you choose a frame rate

Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD 45 720p50 DVCPRO HDThe 720p50 DVCPRO HD format supports 50 and 25 fps recording. When you record at 25 fps, the ca

46 Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD Working with DVCPRO HD in Final Cut ProDVCPRO HD footage can be recorded on tape or on Panasonic P2 cards. This

Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD 47 Choosing a DVCPRO HD Easy SetupFinal Cut Pro comes with several DVCPRO HD Easy Setups. Choose the Easy Setup th

48 Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD About Timecode for 720p50 and 720p60 FormatsAlthough 720p HD formats can record at video frame rates of 60 fps,

Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD 49 Editing DVCPRO HD FootageYou can edit DVCPRO HD footage just as you would DV footage. Several additional option

Contents 5 83 Transport Controls in the Preview Area 83 Restrictions During Preview 84 Using the Logging Area 84 Using Autofill Cache Logging Informa

50 Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD To set the timecode display for 720p60 video:1 Open a 720p60 clip or sequence in the Viewer or Canvas.2 Control

Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD 51 Outputting Sequence Timecode Using DVCPRO HDWhen you output a DVCPRO HD sequence or clip to a DVCPRO HD device

52 Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD How DVCPRO HD Variable Frame Rate Recording WorksIn 720p DVCPRO HD variable frame rate recording, the camera CC

Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD 53 Several examples of 720p60 DVCPRO HD variable frame rate footage are shown below.You can record variable frame

54 Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD About Native Variable Frame Rate RecordingCamcorders such as the Panasonic AG-HVX200 and AG-HVX200E aren’t limi

Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD 55 Timecode and Audio RestrictionsThe Frame Rate Converter does not include timecode or audio in the processed med

56 Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD Remove Duplicate FramesIf the Remove Duplicate Frames checkbox is selected, the Frame Rate Converter removes an

Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD 57 Using the Frame Rate ConverterTo convert a DVCPRO HD media file using the Frame Rate Converter:1 Select a clip

58 Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD Step 1: Shoot with advanced pull-down (23.98 fps at 29.97 fps)Choose the 1080i/24PA recording mode on your cam

Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD 59 Working with 720p24 DVCPRO HD VideoThere are several methods for recording 720p24 DVCPRO HD footage, depending

6 Contents Chapter 7 115 Working with AVC-Intra115 About AVC-Intra 115 AVC-Intra Formats Supported by Final Cut Pro 116 Working with AVC-Intra in Fin

60 Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD DVCPRO HD Format SpecificationsDVCPRO HD is a 100 Mbps extension of the DVCPRO (25) and DVCPRO 50 formats, used

Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD 61 Frame Dimensions, Number of Lines, and ResolutionDVCPRO HD supports three resolutions:Â 1080i60: 1280 pixels p

62 Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD Scanning MethodDVCPRO HD can record either interlaced or progressive scan images, depending on the frame size a

Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD 63 Video CompressionDVCPRO HD uses a variation of the DV and DVCPRO 50 codecs. The compression ratio is around 6.7

3 653 Working with IMXNative IMX editing support makes Final Cut Pro a powerful addition to any broadcast post-production environment.This chapte

66 Chapter 3 Working with IMX IMX Formats Supported by Final Cut ProIMX can be recorded using NTSC or PAL video standards at three possible bit rat

Chapter 3 Working with IMX 67 Transferring IMX Footage to Your ComputerIMX media is stored within MXF files, so the first step is to transfer the M

68 Chapter 3 Working with IMX IMX Format SpecificationsIMX, also known as Betacam IMX or MPEG IMX, records SD NTSC and PAL video using high-quality

Chapter 3 Working with IMX 69 Color Recording MethodIMX records a 4:2:2 Y´CBCR (component) digital video signal. Each sample (pixel) has a resoluti

7PrefaceAbout High Definition and Broadcast FormatsMore and more video formats are introduced every year. Making Final Cut Pro the center of you

4 714 Using the Log and Transfer WindowYou can use the Log and Transfer window to view footage recorded on file-based media and transfer it to yo

72 Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window About File-Based MediaHistorically, video footage has been recorded on videotape. As digital acquisi

Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window 73 To open the Log and Transfer window:m Choose File > Log and Transfer (or press Command-Shift-8).N

74 Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window File-Based Media TerminologyWhen you ingest file-based media using the Log and Transfer window, it’s

Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window 75 Â Media volume name: The name of a mounted volume, disk image, or folder. If you have write access

76 Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window Sample File-Based Media WorkflowThe process of ingesting file-based footage is similar to importing

Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window 77 8 If the format you are ingesting is not natively supported by Final Cut Pro (such as AVCHD or AVC-I

78 Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window Mounting Media DevicesA file-based media device needs to be mounted on the desktop as a media volume

Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window 79 Controls in the Browse AreaThe Browse area contains the following controls:Â Add Folder button: Cli

8 Preface About High Definition and Broadcast Formats The following table shows the HD formats in common use today.NTSC-Compatible HD FormatsPAL-Co

80 Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window  List view buttons: There are two ways to view the list of clips on mounted volumes: Hierarchical

Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window 81 Â Media map indicators: Indicate how much of a clip’s media has been ingested into the current proj

82 Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window Deleting Clips Directly from Storage MediaFor some types of storage media, you can delete clips dire

Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window 83 Transport Controls in the Preview AreaThe transport, navigation, and marking controls in the Preview

84 Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window Using the Logging AreaYou can use the Logging area to modify a clip’s reel name and other descriptiv

Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window 85 Incrementing Logging FieldsMost of the logging fields have an Increment button you can click to incr

86 Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window Using the Transfer QueueThe Transfer Queue shows a list of clips currently queued for ingest. The st

Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window 87 You can also drag clips from the Log and Transfer window to your project in the Browser. Those clips

88 Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window Reingesting Clip MediaIf a clip’s media files are deleted or lost, you can reingest the clip’s media

Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window 89 To reingest media for clips created in the Log and Transfer window:1 In the Browser, select the clip

Preface About High Definition and Broadcast Formats 9 About the Apple ProRes 422 CodecThe Apple ProRes 422 codec is a high-quality 10-bit 4:2:2 vid

90 Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window Viewing Spanned Clips in the Browse AreaThe Browse area of the Log and Transfer window can display c

Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window 91 To avoid confusion, it’s usually best to use Flat List view when ingesting spanned clips.When a span

92 Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window Archiving to a Disk ImageThe Archive to Disk Image command produces a readable, writable disk image

Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window 93 Setting Log and Transfer Import PreferencesThe Log and Transfer window has several preferences that

5 955 Working with Panasonic P2 CardsYou can use the Log and Transfer window to view footage recorded on Panasonic P2 cards and transfer it to yo

96 Chapter 5 Working with Panasonic P2 Cards The following definitions provide some shorthand for discussing P2 cards and media:Â P2 card: A solid

Chapter 5 Working with Panasonic P2 Cards 97 Mounting P2 Cards, Disk Images, and FoldersAfter you record footage on P2 cards, there are three ways

98 Chapter 5 Working with Panasonic P2 Cards Mounting P2 Cards Using a PowerBook PC Card (Cardbus) SlotTo mount a Panasonic P2 card in Mac OS X usi

Chapter 5 Working with Panasonic P2 Cards 99 Mounting P2 Cards Using a Panasonic AG-HVX200 CamcorderYou can use a Panasonic AG-HVX200 camcorder as