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How to Log and Capture Using Final Cut Pro

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By Ashley E. Leonard
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Final Cut Pro is film-editing software created by Apple. Editors worldwide use Final Cut Pro to edit their films during post-production. This editing software can be difficult to tackle at first but anyone has the ability to become a professional editor. In order to edit a video or film, a significant amount of patience and determination is needed to be successful.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Mac computer Final Cut Pro software Mini DV tape Mini DV tape deck or video camera FireWire (if using video camera)

    Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Make sure the mini DV tape is at the beginning. Rewind it using the mini DV tape deck or the video camera.

  2. Step 2

    If using a video camera, connect the FireWire to the video camera and the computer. If using a mini DV tape deck, just insert the DV tape.

  3. Step 3

    Open up Final Cut Pro.

  4. Step 4

    Click 'File'.

  5. Step 5

    Once 'File' opens up, click 'Log and Capture'.

  6. Log and Capture Video

  7. Step 1

    Once 'Log and Capture' is clicked, the Log and Capture window will pop up. Click on 'Capture Settings.'

  8. Step 2

    Once on 'Capture Settings', click 'Scratch Disks'. Make sure that the project is located in the right file, this way the video doesn't get lost.

  9. Step 3

    Next, click 'Logging.' The original screen will pop up.

  10. Step 4

    Make sure the DV tape is at the beginning.

  11. Step 5

    On the bottom right corner of the 'Log and Capture' screen, there are three options: "Clip, Now, Batch". Click 'Now' and press play simultaneously. Your video should be capturing onto Final Cut Pro.

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