Apple Final Cut Pro 5 User's Guide

Sony XDCAM HD & XDCAM EX Workflowsin Apple Final Cut Pro

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro103 – Creating a FinalCut Pro ProjectSequence PreparationAlthough not mandatory, it is typically best to set the FCP Se

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro113 – Creating a FinalCut Pro ProjectAs an example, the proper Sequence Settings for XDCAM HD media shot at 1080i/60 at

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro124 – XDCAM HD4 – XDCAM HDKey Workflow Features and Restrictions• Support for 1080 50/60i, 24/25/30p• Support for XDCAM

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro134 – XDCAM HDPDW-F70, PDW-F75 and PDW-F30 i.LINK Setup For data transfers, the i.LINK Mode of the deck must be set to

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro144 – XDCAM HDPDW-F70, PDW-F75 and PDW-F30 Ethernet SetupFor data transfers over Ethernet, the PDW-F75 must be fitted w

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro154 – XDCAM HDImporting XDCAM HD MediaGetting StartedNOTE: It is highly recommended to start the XDCAM Transfer program

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro164 – XDCAM HDSetting Preferences1– With the focus on XDCAM Transfer, press , (the comma key), which opens theXDCAM Tr

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro174 – XDCAM HDAlso note the other settings available for imported media are enabled to suit individual orproject prefer

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro184 – XDCAM HDImporting XDCAM HD MediaClips and/or Subclips may be imported individually or in batches. Before proceedi

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro194 – XDCAM HDGeneral Notes on XDCAM Transfer Operations• XDCAM Transfer can be utilized in a standalone fashion withou

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro2Table of Contents1– Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro204 – XDCAM HDImporting XDCAM HD Media Over a NetworkTo import XDCAM files over an Ethernet network, do the following:1

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro214 – XDCAM HDAdding Clips to the TimelineThere are a variety of methods for placing clips in the timeline. For purpose

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro224 – XDCAM HDExporting an XDCAM-Native SequenceImportant Audio Output SettingsBefore FCP sequences can be written back

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro234 – XDCAM HDExporting a Sequence1–In the Timeline, set In and Out points for the range to export.2– Select File >

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro244 – XDCAM HD3– The Sony XDCAM Export window will open.4– Choose an export location.5– Enter a filename.6– Select an e

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro255 – XDCAM EX5 – XDCAM EXKey Workflow Features and Restrictions• Support for 1080 50/60i, 24/25/30p.• Support for XDCA

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro265 – XDCAM EXImporting XDCAM EX Media Using XDCAM TransferSony's XDCAM Transfer application provides the most ver

Setting PreferencesBefore working with SxS media, take a few moments to review XDCAM Transfer'sPreference Settings. Open the Preferences window b

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro285 – XDCAM EX2– Select the Cache button.• Select a location for metadata and thumbnail caches by selecting the “Choose

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro295 – XDCAM EXAlso note the other settings available for imported media, and set to suit individual orproject preferenc

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro31 – Introduction2 – XDCAMWorkflows3 – Creating a FinalCut Pro Project4 – XDCA M HD5 – XDCAM EX6 – Notes5 – XDCAM EX .

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro305 – XDCAM EX4– Click on the + button at the bottom right of the Clip Viewer. This adds a subclip tothe list.Note: Add

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro315 – XDCAM EXGeneral Notes on XDCAM Transfer Operations• When XDCAM Transfer is launched independently (not via Final

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro325 – XDCAM EXImporting Using Log and TransferAs an alternative to Sony's XDCAM Transfer application, Final Cut Pr

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro335 – XDCAM EXTo import a clip(s), select and drag either to:• The Import Queue below, which will register the clips in

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro345 – XDCAM EXUsing XDCAM EX Clip Browser To archive media from an SxS card to hard disc or other media, the Sony XDCAM

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro355 – XDCAM EXThe right side of the screen contains the Preview window, which automatically updatesbased on the select

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro365 – XDCAM EX2– In the Copy pane of the General tab, enter (or browse to) a location for the copied clips.3– To ensure

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro375 – XDCAM EXCopying Clips Individually or in BatchesAs an alternative to copying the entire contents of a card, clips

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro385 – XDCAM EX7– Double-click on the newly created folder to display its contents (currently empty). Inthe example belo

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro395 – XDCAM EX5– A confirmation message will appear:6– Click Yes (or press Enter) to copy the clips.Using Drag/Drop1– I

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro41 – Introduction1 – Introduction The Sony XDCAM®workflow makes use of IT-based technology and workflows familiar to th

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro402– In the Priority in Move pane of the General tab, select one of the two options:• Processing Speed provides the fas

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro41Working With Split and Spanned XDCAM EX ClipsAn XDCAM EX device automatically saves video that exceeds 4 GB in size a

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro42• When viewed in the Log and Transfer window, the clip name is appended with“(Spanned)” and only a single Volume is l

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro43Although spanned clips may be imported in segments using XDCAM Transfer, therecommended workflow is to first join the

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro442– Navigate to Documents.3– Click the New Folder button.4– Name the folder “Joined Clips”.In the example below, the u

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro45Copying Media from the Next Card 1–Insert the next card into the SxS Card Reader.2– In the upper window, navigate to

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro46Converting XDCAM EX Media for use on Other Platforms With optional Main Concept Conversion Packs, XDCAM EX Clip Brows

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro47Adding Clips to the TimelineThere are a variety of methods for placing clips in the timeline. For purposes of illustr

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro486 – Notes• Always perform a software “Eject” of the XDCAM HD media prior to removing thedisc from the drive.• Always

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro52 – XDCAMWorkflows2 – XDCAM WorkflowsXDCAM HD1–Import XDCAM HD Professional Disc media into Final Cut Pro Software ove

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro62 – XDCAMWorkflowsXDCAM EX1– Import XDCAM EX media into Final Cut Pro software over USB 2.0 (or internal PCreader) usi

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro72 – XDCAMWorkflowsOverview of XDCAM Transfer ApplicationIn the Final Cut Pro application, the Sony XDCAM Transfer appl

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro82 – XDCAMWorkflowsOverview of Flip4Mac XDCAM Pro Plug-inThe Flip4Mac XDCAM Pro plug-in (purchased separately) is used

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro93 – Creating a FinalCut Pro Project3 – Creating a Final Cut Pro Project1– Launch Final Cut Pro software (FCP).2– If no