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1. Occasionally when saved files are accessed from different computers they are referenced incorrectly and will not show up You will then need to re link them Steps 1 Select the clip title file etc from the Browser 2 Select File gt Reconnect Media 3 Navigate to the location and re link it to the source It should be in the folder that was set up on the Scratch Disk File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual EXERCISE 19 PRINTING TO VIDEO Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps Print to Vid OOOO Leader Make sure DVCam is connected and cor Bars 60 seconds Site Souree turned on to VCR mode mo B Slate 10 Seconds Select File from menu bar and hit m oe Print to Video ai Sa Duration Calculator Make selections for Leader Project Loop here Media Media and Trailer Black Click OK Black 5 Seconds Total 00 02 00 04 5 Seconds EXERCISE 20 EXPORTING TO QUICKTIME Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps Select File from the menu bar and go to Export gt Quicktime Select the Options button to access compres sion frame rate etc if2. 4 Press triangular play button looks like VCR play button to begin playing using device control of camera press the double arrows both on the far left and right to Fast Forward and Reverse 5 On the lower right hand corner of Log and Capture window notice the Capture options 6 Choose Now to Capture Now 7 A Capture Now Capturing window appears and the footage plays in this new preview window The computer is capturing or digitizing this footage 8 Press escape key on keyboard to end capturing 9 If any frames were dropped it will alert you at this time click OK The clip is now in its own window 10 You must then DRAG the clip into the Browser or the Timeline 11 Name the clip It is important to choose meaningful names for your clips not something as general as Clip 1 12 Close Clip and Log and Capture window when finished Captured clips will should then appear in the browser 14 BINS are folders in the Browser to help organize the browser create a new bin by choosing File gt New gt Bin File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual EXERCISE 10 ADDING CLIPS TO TIMELINE Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps 1 Drag desired clip from bin to timeline drop it into the V1 Vide
3. Audio CD 3 Still image formats TIFF PICT Photo JPEG JPEG TGA and also PSD GIF SGI PNG PNTG QTIF Quicktake Photo CD PCX FLC FLI BMP PICS animations File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual EXERCISE 7 IMPORTING FILES Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps 1 Choose FILE from the menu bar News Open Close Window Close Tab Close Project 2 Choose Import gt Import File 3 Select desired file from hard drive Save Project Save Project As Save All 4 Click Open to import file File 981 Export Folder Batch Export EDL Batch List Set Logging Bin Imported files will appear in the Browser Log and Capture Reconnect Media Batch Capture 3H Print to Video 3 amp M EXERCISE 8 LOG AND CAPTURE WINDOW Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps 1 Make sure DVCam is connected turned on and rewound or cued 2 Choose FILE gt Log and Capture 3 Onthe left side of the Log and Capture window is the preview area Directly below the preview is a set of VCR controls that operate the camera Directly below the controls is a display t
4. Overlays button to display Opacity Overlay black lines toward the top of the video clips and Volume Level Overlay red lines in the middle of the audio clips Select the pen tool from the tool palette Click on the Opacity Overlay black line with the pen to make anchors on the black line Anchors are movable points drag them down and up using the Selection tool Drag Opacity Overlay black line to desired opacity the top is 100 opacity which makes it impossible to see what is underneath and the bottom is 0 opacity in which you see through it completely to the layer underneath File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual EXERCISE 14 ADJUSTING AUDIO LEVELS AND PAN NING Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps 1 Place an audio clip in any audio track on the Timeline 2 View the volume by clicking the Clip Over lays button I tonya 3 The volume is represented by the Volume o tonya S Level Overlay red or green if track is selected line in the middle of the track 4 Drag red line to desired levels for desired volume 5 For panning there can be audio in two PEO non different tracks If the tracks were imported as stereo tracks they may be linked To change this so that each channel is
5. adjusted separately select from the Menu Bar Modify gt Stereo Pair so that there is NOT a check mark by it This is also the way to create a stereo pair by shift selecting two tracks and then selecting Stereo Pair from Modify again OR To adjust the panning in a mono channel audio clip drag the clip into the Viewer and Left Channel Right Channel select the Channel 1 tab Drag the purple pan slider to adjust it You may use the pen tool here also to add anchor points which can then be adjusted using the Selection arrow tool There are yellow triangles specifying whether the track is the right or left channel Also check that the green box is selected to have the track play File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual EXERCISE 15 CHANGING THE SPEED AND PLAY DIRECTION OF A CLIP Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps Select desired clip with the Selection arrow tool from the Timeline Speed 100 percent Duration 00 00 05 25 Reverse clip by checking the Reverse O Reverse box Choose from the Menu Modify gt Speed E Frame Blending Change speed by entering new rate or i o a desired duration and clicking OK a negative number will also cause the clip to play in re
6. of Final Cut Pro 2 The following are the key points we will be covering Intro to Final Cut Pro Key words terms for Final Cut Pro How to attach a DVCamera How to open Final Cut Pro Basic set up in Final Cut Pro Capturing video and importing files Basic Editing Advanced Editing Exporting and Printing to video eel e e OOo OF ODO File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual LECTURETTE 1 THE FINAL CUT PRO DESKTOP Instructor Note Read and go over the following information for the users Be sure to demonstrate on the overhead All of these are movable and the standard positions can be accessed again by selecting Window gt Arrange gt Standard iP The VIEWER is analogous to a source monitor You use it to watch individual clips mark edit points and apply effects You can also load clips from the current sequence into the Viewer to refine details such as edits effects and audio volume 2 The CANVAS is analogous to a record monitor and looks like the Viewer It displays the composited results of the edited sequence as you are creating it You also use the Canvas to edit clips in relation to one another in the sequence 3 The TIMELINE displays a chronological view of a sequence As you drag the playhead along the Timeline ruler the current frame of the sequence is updated in the Canvas window and vice v
7. 3 Trim and split clips so that there are 7 different clips of about 4 5 seconds each 4 Put a scrolling title at the beginning that has 5 short lines of text such as Directed by your name My Movie Starring Me 5 Put a Cross Dissolve Transition between the first two clips about 1 2 seconds long 6 Make the third clip play in reverse T Make the fourth clip play is slow motion 8 Make the last clip fade to black 9 Put a stationary title of your choice at the end with one line of text such as Year 10 Adjust the fifth clip so that the audio is very soft 11 Export movie to Quicktime using Streaming 20kbps Music 12 Export movie again back onto the camera at the end of the footage File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona
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9. L CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual EXERCISE 5 SET PREFERENCES Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps 1 Choose EDIT gt Preferences 2 First check the General tab 3 Make sure the presets are as indicated by screenshot below Notice the box next to Abort capture on dropped frames This does just what it states it aborts the capture Itis often necessary to uncheck this box If capture is not able to capture the clips even if they are short uncheck this box Often one or two frames not a big deal are dropped and this will abort the whole thing if the Abort box is checked General User Mode Timeline Options Labels Soratoh Disks Levels of Undo 10 actions J Show ToolTips List Recent Clips 10 entries J Warn if visibility change deletes render file J Automatic Save Every rs minutes DJ Report dropped frames during playback Multi Frame Trim Size 5 frames J Abort capture on dropped frames Real time Audio Mixing i tracks C Prompt for settings on New Sequence D Sync Adjust Movies Over z minutes C Pen tools can edit locked item overlays Still Freeze Duration 80 09 10 9008 Thumbnail Cache Disk 512 K Preview Pre roll 688 66 05 80 Thumbnail Cache RAM 256 K Preview Post roll 80 00 02 9008 Notice The number of frames dropped will be reported because if the Report Drop
10. MS AND CONCEPTS Instructor Note Have the users turn to Exercise 1 in their User Manuals Allow them to complete the matching exercise on theirown They must match the names to the windows that correspond to them After they have finished go over the answers with them quickly Browser Timeline Menu Bar Canvas Tool Palette E i 00000 n J0 GIy GJ A i ada Untitled Project 1 Efect File name FinalCutPro Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual EXERCISE 2 CONNECT DV CAMERA VIA FIREWIRE Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps 1 Connect firewire cable to breakout box 2 Connect firewire cable to DVCam aA Turn DVCam On and switch to VCR VTR mode 4 Connecting DVCam via firewire is the only way to insure device control EXERCISE 3 OPENING FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps 1 Locate and Open Final Cut Pro 2 2 If you haven t yet connected the camera you will receive a warning that the program doesn t recognize the camera Press Continue or attach camera via firewire at this time 3 Open a New Project by selecting File gt New Project File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright A
11. Multimedia Module FINAL CUT PRO 2 INSTRUCTOR MANUAL For information and permission to use these training modules please contact Limell Lawson limell u arizona edu 520 621 6576 or Joe Brabant jorabant u arizona edu 520 621 9490 Modules available online at http mll arizona edu workshops shtml tutorialpdfs FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Last modified 06 03 02 File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Last modified 06 04 02 FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Instructor Setup sss sencrperee oc trate osterespa cies ie ceeaesros acenecctni esioeea esiuid Saeidseseneeoniveoeaveeteenesoaciee deb deeaecsectueeees 3 Introduction and Overview soci cievncndncaesdoapea tea teemenaenausteauexctosdencocsenetaseesneeeeiaudaicaesncdiacendensorededdserseomn 5 Lecturette 1 The Final Cut Pro Desktop ec ceccceeccceeeceeeeteeeeeeeeseseeeueeseceseaeesaeessueesaeessuseaaess 6 Exercise 1 Matching Terms and Concepts ccccccccsscecceeeecesseccueeceueeceaueeceueeseueeeseueessueeesensensas 7 Exercise 2 Connecting a DV Camera via FireWire to the COMPUTET ceccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Exercise 3 Opening Final Cut Pro 2 i sesarevensecuancveweaedeacdadaceencosedelisiosseensacuateaesivensadlaswucexaueddsdiweseneds 8 Exercise 4 Set Up Audio and Video Settings cccceccccseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeesaeeeeseeeeseeeeeaeeeesaes 9 Exercise 5 Set Preferences xccisiccesssosisnisctsnersencoadandw
12. PRO 2 Instructor Manual Scrub render by clicking and dragging through the top of the timeline marked with the frames second etc See picture while scrubbing through to see the transition you will see the transition at the speed you scrub Or You can select the transition with the Selection arrow tool and select from the menu bar Selection gt Render Selection This will render the transition or prepare it to be viewed in real time It may take a few minutes After it has finished rendering you can move the current time indicator in the Timeline to before the transition and you can hit the spacebar to play the sequence and watch the transition Modify BIITIT Effects Tools Window Render All CR Render Selection X R Mixdown Audio aM P Render Quality gt Settings 0 Fade to Black Fade to black is a transition that goes to between a clip and nothing Some programs requires you to put a black clip in the Timeline to fade between Final Cut Pro 2 does NOT require one To fade in trim the front of a clip and place a cross dissolve on the edit point at the front of the clip This is the same exact process as a regular transition EXERCISE 13 CHANGING OPACITY OF A CLIP Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps Place a clip in track V2 or higher above another clip in track V1 Select the Clip
13. Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual Flip Chart Preparation Flip Chart 1 Key points to be covered CE A A A A a a A File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Last modified 06 04 02 Intro to Final Cut Pro Key words terms for Final Cut Pro How to attach a DVCamera How to open Final Cut Pro Basic set up in Final Cut Pro Capturing video and importing files Basic Editing Advanced Editing Exporting and Printing to video Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Instructor Note At this time pass out the User Manual to the students Turn the flip chart to page 1 so the users may see the key points Indicate that the students are Not to get ahead and do anything without the instructor Indicate that the students are Not to do anything on the computer besides the indicated tasks at the indicated times Remind them that they are to watch you first as you demonstrate then they will be able to practice on their own In this class you will learn the basic layout and key terms to using Final Cut Pro 2 You will learn how to open the program and set up the Project Settings capture video and import files edit and export the finished video to tape and QuickTime formats Once you have successfully completed this course you will be able to answer most questions dealing with the basics
14. ctor connected to instructor workstation Flip Chart and markers Setup Session length is approximately 2 hours Instructor should be familiar with aspects components of Final Cut Pro and non linear digital video editing Instructor should be familiar with all aspects components of this Final Cut Pro module Instructor should be familiar with DV Cameras and FireWire setup Check that all computers and equipment are functioning properly Turn on and test projector Prepare flip chart of key points items to be covered listed on next page Make sure view is unobstructed Have users sit at their own computer The disk contains some sample files that the users may use to practice importing Copy these files onto each workstation including the instructor station The Instructor Manual is set up so that you can see the corresponding User Manual page next to it To make copies of the User Manual for the participants of the workshop print out the PDF version from http mll arizona edu workshops shtmlI tutorialpdfs When teaching this module make sure you demonstrate steps and ideas for the users FIRST Do not allow them to follow along on their own while you are demonstrating they will have the opportunity to practice steps on their own after Be sure to read through and go over all material for the users as they may not have all of this information in their User Manuals File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of
15. e tool 6 Splice clips by clicking on them with the en ee razor blade tool this splits them wherever OT 00 45 00 you click You can do this in the Timeline and in the Viewer T Click and hold the razor blade tool to expand other tools and you will find a tool that looks like a double razor see picture using this tool slices BOTH video and audio at the same time EXERCISE 12 ADDING TRANSITIONS BETWEEN CLIPS Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps 1 Place first clip in V1 track and trim the end Browser 2 Place second clip in V1 track and trim the beginning Then position the clips so they are touching in the timeline hotice if you drag a clip on top of another clip and then drag it off you have clipped off or clipped out of the original clip 3 Choose a transition from the transitions window located in the Browser by selecting the Effects tab navigate to Video Transitions gt Dissolve gt Cross Dissolve 4 Drag the transition you want into the transition track of the timeline between clip 1 and clip 2 5 To preview a transition do either a scrub render or actually physically render render ing means preparing composited video for viewing File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT
16. ersa Video tracks are displayed in descending order Track V1 is the base layer Clips placed on track V2 are composited onto the clips in track V1 and so on 4 The BROWSER is used to organize and locate the source material for your project and the finished product The Browser is not a collection of files it is a collection of references to files which you organize in the context of your project You can group Browser items in bins which are similar to folders The Browser s scrollable columns provide information about your files When you move Browser resources from one bin to another their corresponding files are not moved This means that disk organization is independent of Browser organization It also means that you can place the same clip in the Browser for several projects 5 The MENU BAR is atthe top of the screen and offers many options including HELP 6 The TOOL PALETTE contains tools for selecting and manipulating items in the Timeline and Canvas NOTICE there are familiar tools like the Magnifying glass to zoom in and out of the Timeline the Hand tool to move around etc Move and pause mouse over tool to read its name label and there are tools that have hidden tools underneath which are accessed by clicking and holding on them File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual EXERCISE 1 MATCHING TER
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18. hat indicates that there the device control status that should state that VTR OK if there is device control If this says no communication either check the connection of camera to computer make sure that camera is turned ON is in VCR or VTR NOT camera or record mode If you try this and it still doesn t recognize the camera you will have to manually control the camera by pressing play on the camera itself at which time the log and capture window SHOULD display clip from the camera File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual 260088 VTR OK Additional Troubleshooting Make sure that you check under File gt Audio Video Settings and check that the Firewire options are selected as the Device Control Preset and External Video Then try Easy Setup to see if that works 4 On the right of the Log and Capture window you will see Logging Clip Settings and Capture Settings tabs First go to the Capture Settings tab and notice the same presets and settings that affect capture that are in the Audio Video Settings window These options are also available in the Log and Capture window specifically Device Control Capture and Scratch Disks Whether you change these settings here in the Audio Video Settings window or by selecting the Easy Setup option you are changing the same settings so whatever you
19. o track One row of the timeline MEA 2 Drag the next clip or the same clip fil anew if desired into timeline placing it either next to the first clip or in S S O r another track E 3 Creating another track is achieved by dragging a clip so that it is above the default V1 track and dropping it in the blank space see picture There can be 99 layers of video and audio 4 To play the Timeline position the playhead at the beginning of the clip by clicking the mouse there and press the space bar EXERCISE 11 SHORTENING AND SPLICING CLIPS Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps 1 Choose the Selection arrow tool 2 Position the mouse and the end of a clip in the Timeline the cursor changes to a vertical line with little arrows click and drag the ends of clips in the timeline to shorten them 3 Trim the end of the first clip and trim the beginning of the second clip and position them next to each other in the same video track Remember that trimming the clip does not get rid of the footage to extend the clip just drag it back out 4 You can only extend the clip to as long as the clip that was digitized captured File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual 5 Choose the razor blad
20. orenson video 1x CD ROM Cinepak video 2x O0 ROM Cinepak video Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual CONCLUSION In this class you have learned the basic layout and key terms to using Final Cut Pro 2 You have learned how to open the program and set up the Project Settings capture video and import files edit and export the finished video to tape and QuickTime formats Now that you have successfully completed this course you are ready to take the Criterion test After passing the Criterion Test you will be able to answer most questions dealing with the basics of Final Cut Pro 2 File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual CRITERION TEST 25 min Instructor Note Instruct the students to turn to the last page of their User s Manuals Inform the students they have 25 minutes to complete the Criterion Test which should be more than enough time At the end of the time allowed check the students final products to ensure they have passed successfully This is the criterion test for the Final Cut Pro 2 module Itis going to test your comprehension of the module you just participated in or allow you to test out of the Final Cut Pro 2 module 1 Capture several video clips onto the Browser in Final Cut Pro 2 2 Place them in the Timeline
21. ped Frames box is selected 4 Next go to the Scratch Disk tab 5 Select the first Set button 6 Navigate to the drive and folder that you want files to be saved T You MAY select other locations here in the secondary rows but often computers only have one hard drive so this step is unnecessary 8 Click OK File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual EXERCISE 6 EASY SET UP Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals If the user has no specifications you can use the Easy Setup option Steps 1 Access this through Edit gt Easy Setup and selecting DV NTSC 2 Click SETUP QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW How do you access the A V Settings Edit gt A V Settings How do you access Preferences Edit gt Preferences How do you access Easy Setup Edit gt Easy Setup Which tabs should be addressed in the Preferences Scratch Disk General PFO FO FO 0 LECTURETTE 2 IMPORTING FILES Instructor Note Read and go over the following information for the users Pass out the Job Aid Have everyone look at the list of files that can be imported into Final Cut Pro 2 These are specific to Final Cut Pro 2 and are included on Job Aid 1 Video formats MOV Type 2 AVI 2 Audio formats AIFF WAV AVI MOV this includes an
22. rizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual EXERCISE 4 SET UP AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps 1 Choose EDIT from menu bar 2 Scroll down to Audio Video Settings 3 Make sure the presets are as indicated by screenshot below for traditional digital video 4 Notice DV digital video NTSC the color model for American TV 48KHz audio level Firewire connection to device camera and 720x480 size of digital video Click OK to save settings Audio Video Settings Summary Sequence Presets Capture Presets Device Control Presets External Video Sequence Preset DV NISC48kHzSuperwhite w Use this preset when editing with DY NTSC material with audio set to 48KHz 16bit for DY Use this to match graphics to source material with very bright exposure Capture Preset DV NISC 48KHz Capture v Use this preset when capturing NTSC material for DY Firewire input and output using DY Firewire Device Control Preset _Firewire NSC Use this preset when controlling your NTSC DY device through Firewire External Video Apple FireWire NTSC 720x 480 wv Create Easy Setup File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINA
23. select is mirrored in the other windows Device Control Firewire NTSC v sture Input DY NTSC 48KHz Capture w Notice that at the bottom it states approximately how many minutes of footage is able to fit on the scratch disk File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual 5 Next go to the Clip Settings tab and make sure that you check the setting on the bottom says that you are capturing both Audio and Video if you want both to be Captured Digitized ERRRAERRRAERARARRAERE EARNNRSCCNCNASANNNNSANTENANENENN as Chi Ch2 w QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW Q Which settings are addressed in the log and capture window A Clip Settings Make sure Audio and Video is selected Capture Settings Select A V settings Device Control Capture Input Scratch Disk Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd University of Arizona Last modified 06 04 02 FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual EXERCISE 9 CAPTURING VIDEO INTO FINAL CUT PRO Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps 1 Make sure DVCam is connected and turned on 2 Choose File gt Log and Capture 3 Control camera from VCR type buttons on the bottom of blank screen of Log and Capture window
24. the end user has specific specifications OR use a default setting If unknown make a guess depending on the content of the video Also 20kbps will make a smaller file size than a 100kbps BUT it will not look as nice SO pick depending on whatever is the most important to the end result OR Export gt Final Cut Pro Movie and select a self contained movie and then Import it into Cleaner 5 and compress it using that program For all options make sure that you name file with the proper file extension mov and of course name it File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Last modified 06 04 02 fe EU Project fj EU Project auto i EU Projectooooo i EV Projectoooo ig EU Project0000l auto Export As Cancel l Format QuickTime Movie User Default Settings Streaming 20kbps Music High Motion Streaming 20kbps Music Low Motion Streaming 20kbps Voice High Motion Streaming 20kbps Voice Low Motion Streaming 40kbps Music High Motion Streaming 40kbps Music Low Motion Streaming 40kbps Voice High Motion Streaming 40kbps Voice Low Motion Streaming 100kbps Music High Motion Streaming 100kbps Music Low Motion Streaming 100kbps Voice High Motion Streaming 100kbps Voice Low Motion Streaming 20kbps Music Streaming 20kbps Voice Streaming 40kbps Music mono Streaming 40kbps Music stereo Streaming 40kbps Voice ix CD ROM Sorenson video 2x CD ROM S
25. verse EXERCISE 16 CREATING TEXT TITLES Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps Select the Title button from the bottom right hand corner of the Viewer and select Text and then type of text that you want Text for stationary text Scrolling Text etc Then select the Controls tab in the Viewer window and replace sample text with desired text Click and drag the whole title screen from the Viewer into the Browser Then place the title into the Timeline Preview by rendering File name FinalCutPro_Instructor pmd Copyright Arizona Board of Regents 2002 Last modified 06 04 02 University of Arizona FINAL CUT PRO 2 Instructor Manual EXERCISE 17 RENDERING WORK AREA Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals Steps 1 Select Sequence gt Render All 2 Wait for rendering to finish length of wait determined by length of movie and complex ity of edits Rendering MUST be done to view transitions titles etc and can sometimes take hours as does Exporting to QuickTime but after rendering Printing to Video happens in real time EXERCISE 18 RE LINKING MEDIA FILES Instructor Note Remember to demonstrate first then allow the users to complete on their own following the steps in their User Manuals
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