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116 Chapter 7 Working with AVC-Intra
Working with AVC-Intra in Final Cut Pro
AVC-Intra footage can be transferred using the Log and Transfer window in Final Cut Pro.
During transfer, you can choose to transcode your footage to the Apple ProRes 422 codec
or the Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) codec. Once you have transferred your footage, you can
edit using an appropriate Apple ProRes 422 codec Easy Setup for editing.
For more information about using the Log and Transfer window, see “Sample File-Based
Media Workflow” on page 76.
Restrictions When Working with AVC-Intra
The following restrictions apply when working with AVC-Intra footage:
 AVC-Intra footage must be transcoded to the Apple ProRes 422 codec or the
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) codec.
 AVC-Intra footage is supported only on Intel-based Mac computers.
 Full video preview of AVC-Intra footage requires a Mac Pro computer. An icon
indicating limited preview playback appears when AVC-Intra footage cannot be
played back at its full frame rate.
 The AVC-Intra codec, available from Panasonic, must be installed on your computer.
Restrictions During Preview
Preview with audio of AVC-Intra video in the Log and Transfer window requires an Intel-
based Mac computer with two dual-core processors.
Choosing an AVC-Intra Destination Codec
Like AVCHD, AVC-Intra must be transcoded during transfer. You can choose to
transcode to the Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) codecs.
To choose the destination codec for AVC-Intra footage transferred in the Log and
Transfer window:
1 In the Log and Transfer window, choose Preferences from the Action pop-up menu in
the upper-right corner of the Browse area.
2 In the dialog that appears, choose a destination codec for the P2 AVC-Intra plug-in in
the “Transcode to” column, then click OK.