6. Importing Digital MediaOne of the most enchanting aspects of the DV revolution is the world of digital media elements that you can mix, match, and manipulate freely to spice up your video. Final Cut Express is exceptional in the wide latitude of digital file formats it accepts. You can import most types of QuickTime-compatible files into an FCE project, including video clips, still images, and sound files.Apple's QuickTime web site contains a complete list of supported file formats at www.apple.com/quicktime/products/qt/specification184. Here's a list of common FCE-supported QuickTime formats:
You can import an entire folder or an organization of multiple folders in a single operation. When you import a folder, Final Cut Express imports all files it recognizes in the folder, as well as all recognized files in any subfolders. Folders are imported with their internal hierarchies intact.To import files or a folder:
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