DSLR Workflow

 

You will need to follow these steps when editing in Final Cut Pro 7:

1. Make a new folder on the desktop.

2. Insert the SD card into the card reader slot in the side of the mac.  An icon will appear on the desktop.

3. Copy your videos from the SD card to the folder you created on the desktop.

4. Launch Compressor from the dock at the bottom of the screen.

5. Drag your videos from your folder (on the desktop) into the top left window in Compressor.

6. Once they've loaded drag the Apple Pro Res 422(LT) preset onto your clips.  It may take a minute to load.  Click on Submit.

7. You will see the status and time estimate of your conversion jobs in the bottom right window of Compressor.

8. Your converted files will automatically save to the folder that you created on the desktop.

Be sure to copy your folder from the desktop to the Network to back them up.  

STAY ORGANISED!!

9. Now you can import your converted movie files into Final Cut Pro from the network OR the desktop**

**If from the desktop:  a) you will need to return to that machine each time you edit  b) others can access and mess around with your folder... you could relocate that folder to a more secure partition on the machine - ask Sophie.

**If from the network:  a) you can move around to other machines and access your footage  b) it may be a slower connection and footage may stutter or lag.

10)  The first clip that you drag down into the timeline will set your project to THAT format and size.

11)  When FCP asks if you want to set the project to the settings of the clip, click YES.

If in doubt, ask Sophie  :)