Saturday 25 October 2014

Final Cut Pro - Notes

Setting
Format: Apple ProRes 422 (changes based on how camera is storing its information)
Primary Scratch Disk: Folder --> Documents --> Final Cut Pro Documents --> OK (where the video raw footage are saved)
"Unable to locate the following external devices" "HDV (1440 x 1080) 24p / 60i - Resolution = Cannot Locate Camera

How to import footage in the browser

"File" --> "Log and Transfer" ("Log and Capture" for Tape) --> Drag (It then transfers)
[ --> * Clip Name . Scene ]
Label the clip by right clicking (Best take, good take, etc.)
* Always know your footage well and be familiar with it

Frame Size: 

If frame size / frame rate does not match the one in the sequence, there may be problems. When dragging the first clip, Final Cut Pro would give you a message about changing sequence settings.
Moment of Black is needed [A] -- Titling / Text -- Can be dragged to sequence

* [A] Matte --> Solid Colour --> Choose Black --> Put it at the head of the timeline for at least 5 seconds
Last names should not be included in titles (First Name, Initials)

Choose in points and out points on monitor then drag to timeline

Canvas is where the final film appears

Use Slug to fill in scenes that are not yet ready / shot

Sequences: Can be used to divide complicated scenes / sections and afterwards drag it to the main edit sequence

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