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Chapter 3. Gather Your Media

Introduction

About Video Formats

Getting Ready to Capture

Exploring the Log and Capture Screen

Logging and Capturing Media

Reconnecting Media

Tools for Power Users

In this chapter, you will learn how to capture media into Final Cut Pro HD.

Capturing is the process of converting the information stored on your videotapes into something the computer can read. And, whether you are capturing DV, VHS, Betacam SP, or High Definition, the process of capturing media using Final Cut is exactly the same.

And, as usual, Final Cut gives you a variety of ways to capture media. This chapter shows you the options.