User guide

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro
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4– Click on the + button at the bottom right of the Clip Viewer. This adds a subclip to
the list.
Note: Adding a subclip automatically deselects the full clip for importing.
5– Navigate the clip in the Clip Viewer.
6– Press I to set an Inpoint.
7– Press O to set an Outpoint.
8– Repeat to add more subclips.
Importing
Clips and/or Subclips may be imported individually or in batches. Before proceeding,
ensure that the correct FCP project is open, and that its title is displayed to the left of the
XDCAM Transfer Import button. In the example below, metadata for the imported media
will be sent to the FCP project “NAB08”.
If “Send clip to Final Cut Pro project” is not displayed or if the target project is not in the
resource list, close XDCAM Transfer and reopen it from within FCP by reselecting
File > Import > Sony XDCAM.
To Import a single clip:
1– Click on a clip thumbnail.
2– Click the Import button, or press + I.
To Import all clips for a selected volume:
1– Press and hold the Option key (the Import button changes to Import All Clips).
2– Click on Import All Clips button, or press the I key.
To Import all subclips (if present) for a selected volume:
1– Press and hold the & Shift keys (the Import button changes to Import All Subclips).
2– Click on Import All Subclips button, or press the I key.
Note: As part of the Import process, clips will be rewrapped from MP4 to QuickTime.
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