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76 Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window
Sample File-Based Media Workflow
The process of ingesting file-based footage is similar to importing tape-based media
using the Log and Capture window, although it is often much faster because you avoid
the inconveniences of tape. Here is a sample workflow to get you started with the Log
and Transfer window:
Step 1: Record footage
Step 2: Choose a scratch disk and logging bin
Step 3: Mount media volumes in the Log and Transfer window
Step 4: Choose a destination codec for formats not supported natively by Final Cut Pro
Step 5: Select clips in the Browse area
Step 6: View clips in the Preview area
Step 7: Add logging information in the Logging area
Step 8: Add clips to the Transfer Queue to ingest media
Here are the detailed steps describing the workflow above:
1 Record footage on file-based storage media using a device such as a Panasonic P2,
XDCAM, or AVCHD camcorder.
2 Connect your media device, containing your storage media, to your computer via
FireWire or USB.
In the Finder, the storage media should be recognized and should appear on the desktop.
3 Choose Final Cut Pro > System Settings, then click the Scratch Disks tab.
4 Choose a scratch disk to determine where ingested media will be stored.
5 In the Final Cut Pro Browser, choose a logging bin where ingested clips will be stored
in your project.
6 Choose File > Log and Transfer (or press Command-Shift-8).
Any mounted volumes appear in the Browse area.
7 If necessary, add additional file-based media folders from the Finder by doing one of
the following:
 Click the Add Folder button in the upper-left corner of the Browse area, choose a
folder, then click OK.
 Drag a folder from the Finder to the Browse area, then release the mouse button.
 From the Action pop-up menu in the upper-right corner of the Browse area, choose
Add Custom Path, choose a folder, then click OK.