Entering logging information and logging clips, Overview of logging steps, Opening the log and capture window – Apple Final Cut Pro 5 User Manual
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Chapter 18
Logging Clips
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Entering Logging Information and Logging Clips
Before you begin to log, make sure that your camcorder or deck is connected to your
computer and that you’ve chosen the correct Easy Setup and specified a scratch disk.
For more information, see “
Are You Ready to Log and Capture?
Overview of Logging Steps
If you like, you can follow these general steps to log your clips. If you need more
detailed information, see the sections that follow. For information about the Log and
Capture window, see “
Learning About the Log and Capture Window
Step 1:
Open the Log and Capture window (page 243)
Step 2:
Insert a tape in the VTR and play it for several seconds so
Final Cut Pro properly detects the timecode format of your device (page 244)
Step 3:
Step 4:
Enter the reel name of the current tape (page 246)
Step 5:
Set In and Out points for the clip (page 247)
Step 6:
Enter a name and other logging information for a clip, then confirm
the information (page 249)
Step 7:
Select which tracks (video and audio) to capture (page 253)
Step 8:
Click the Log Clip button to log the clip (page 256)
Additional information that can be set during logging includes:
 Adding markers to identify separate shots within a single clip, or to identify notable
moments. (You can also add these markers later, after capture, in the Viewer
and Browser.)
 Setting video levels for a clip. Typically, you only do this for analog video capture to
make sure the video is digitized as accurately as possible.
Opening the Log and Capture Window
The Log and Capture window provides controls for controlling a VTR or camcorder,
previewing video from tape, setting In and Out points, logging, and capturing clips. It
must be open before you can log and capture clips. For more details, see “
About the Log and Capture Window
To open the Log and Capture window:
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Choose File > Log and Capture (or press Command-8).
The Logging tab is active by default. To choose another tab, click it.