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Post-Production

Reviewing and Logging Footage

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Digitizing Footage

Digital video editing software varies by manufacturer and version, however the concepts are the same. The examples given here are using Final Cut Pro Version 3.0 referred to from now on as “FCP.”


Connection to the Computer:

Digital video is transferred using a protocol (a system of cables and digital communication) called IEEE 1394. IEEE 1394 is a standard defining a high-speed serial bus.

This protocol is also named FireWire by Apple or

i.Link by Sony.

For the purposes of this instruction the term FireWire will be used.


A digital video camera can connect to a computer to allow the transfer of video, audio and control information that can then be edited on the computer.

The transfer of digital video is done using a FireWire cable.

The FireWire cable has two types of connectors

      1. Four pin connection
      2. Six pin connection

The connection on the Digital Video Camera is a four pin connection. Locate the Digital Video in and out on the camera.

The connection on the Computer is a six pin connection.

The FireWire cable connects from the Digital Video Camera to the Computer.

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Audio and Video set-up preferences:

Video Codec:

Audio bit depth and sample rate:

Frame Rate:

29.97 fps (frames per second)

Resolution or Image Size:

720 x 480 pixels

Scratch Disk:

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Capturing a clip in FCP

Make sure that:

Then Do The Following:

Importing a clip into FCP

Clips that you have captured can be imported into FCP from the “File” menu select “Import” then “Files,” locate the clip then select “Choose.”


The four main windows in FCP are:

  1. Browser – this is the bin where all your video, audio, stills, and sequences are kept.
  2. Timeline – this window shows the linear sequence of images and sound as they are layered over time. This is where you assemble your final cut.
  3. Viewer – this window allows a preview of clips that can be edited before they are placed in the time line.
  4. Canvas – this window shows what has been assembled in the Timeline window.

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Making a still frame

There are two ways to make still frames in FCP:

  1. Creating a still frame to use only in FCP
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  3. Creating a still frame to use in any application

Adding Audio Tracks

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