19. Creating Final Output
You've come this far. Now it's time to send your masterpiece out into the world. Final Cut Express has a variety of output options. How do you choose the right one? The best output format for your Final Cut Express project depends on where you plan to take it next. Will you distribute your program as a DVD? Do you need a broadcast-quality master? Are you going to distribute it on VHS tape? Are you preparing a webcast? How about "all of the above"?
This chapter walks you through FCE's output options and helps you decide which one will deliver what you need. In the first part of this chapter, you'll learn about two methods for outputting your project to tape: recording Timeline playback and printing to video. The second part of the chapter is devoted to file export options. You can export just the editing and clip information from a sequence as a formatted text file. You can also use the file export options to convert your FCE sequence or clip to another digital format for use in computer-based media. One of the beautiful things about digital video is the wide variety of output options available to youright on your desktop.
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