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5. Use the settings on the right side of the Media Import window to choose how you want
to organize the imported media in your library:
• Add the imported media to an existing event: Select “Add to existing event,” then
choose the event from the pop-up menu.
• Create a new event: Select “Create new event in,” use the pop-up menu to choose
the library in which you want to create the event, then type a name (for example,
“Chris and Kim Wedding”) in the text field.
To learn more about events, see
Intro to libraries in Final Cut Pro. If you want to import
media int o a new library, you must create the new library before importing your media.
Note: You can set storage locations for each of your libraries. See Set storage locations
in Final Cut Pro.
6. If you want to override automatic role assignment, create optimized or proxy media,
analyze the video, or analyze the audio, select the relevant settings in the Audio Roles,
Transcoding, and Analyze sections.
If you don’t set Final Cut Pro to analyze your media during the import process, you can
analyze it later in the browser.
Note: Some import options are available only when you import files from a storage
device. See
Organize files during import into Final Cut Pro and Import into Final Cut Pro
from your Mac or storage device.
7. To import the spanned clip, click Import All.
By default, the Media Import window closes when you click Import. You can begin
working with your clips in the browser. The media is imported in the background.
If you selected any options in the previous step, the files are transcoded and optimized
after the import is complete. You can view the progress of the import and other
background tasks in the Background Tasks window.
Import into Final Cut Pro from iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Importing media from iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is the same as importing media from a
file-based camcorder, camera, or device.
Note: If you’re importing from an iOS or iPadOS device with iOS 11 or later and your footage
was recorded with the High Efficiency camera setting, make sure you’re using macOS High
Sierra 10.13 or later. See the Apple Support article Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple
devices.
1. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac using the cable that came with
the device.
If another app opens when you connect your device, close the app.
2. Turn on your device and unlock it.