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1 Using DVCPRO HD
Final Cut Pro combines the ease of DV and FireWire-based post production with the
resolution of high definition video. Historically, editing high definition video has been
prohibitively expensive for most film and video makers. Nonlinear high definition
systems once required specialized video interfaces and costly high-speed disk arrays. In
Final Cut Pro, you can capture, edit, and output DVCPRO HD video using the built-in
FireWire port on a qualified Power Mac without any additional specialized equipment.
For additional background information about high definition video, see “High
Definition Video Fundamentals” on page 103.
Getting Started With DVCPRO HD
DVCPRO HD is part of the DV/DVCPRO format family, making it simple to adapt your
existing DV- and FireWire-based editing workflow to high definition video. For details
about the DVCPRO HD format, see “DVCPRO HD Specifications” on page 116.
DVCPRO HD Formats Supported in Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro natively supports the following DVCPRO HD formats.
Format
Final Cut Pro
Easy Setup
Dimensions Scanning method
1080i60 DVCPRO HD - 1080i60 1920 x 1080 Interlaced
720p60 DVCPRO HD - 720p60 1280 x 720 Progressive
720p30 DVCPRO HD - 720p30 1280 x 720 Progressive
720p24 DVCPRO HD - 720p24 1280 x 720 Progressive
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