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5. 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.
6. When you’re ready to begin recording, click Import.
The camera begins recording immediately.
7. When you want to stop recording, click Stop Import.
A new video clip is created. You can click Import to begin recording again. You can repeat
this process as many times as necessary.
Tip: You can also capture live video from some video camcorders over a FireWire
cable using QuickTime X. See QuickTime Player Help (available from the Help menu when
QuickTime Player is open).
Memory cards and cables used with Final Cut Pro
To import media from your recording device to your Mac, you need to remove the memory
card from your device and insert it into either your Mac or a memory card reader. You can
also connect your device directly to your Mac using the appropriate cable. Then you can
import the media on the memory card or device using the Media Import window. See Import
into Final Cut Pro from your Mac or storage device and Import into Final Cut Pro from file-
based cameras.
• Memory cards: Many file-based camcorders and devices record media on a removable
memory card. You can connect a card reader to your Mac and use that to transfer the
contents of your memory card onto your Mac. Some Mac computers feature an SD
(Secure Digital) or SDXC (SD extended capacity) card slot that allows data to be read
from and written to SD media inserted in the slot. If your Mac has a card slot, you can
remove the card from the camera, insert the card into your Mac, and then import the
files.
See About the SD and SDXC card slot.