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78 Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window
Mounting Media Devices
A file-based media device needs to be mounted on the desktop as a media volume
before you can ingest footage from the device. Most media devices can be set to a
special file access mode and then connected to your computer via FireWire or USB.
For details, see the documentation included with your particular media device. You can
also mount disk images of media volumes.
Important: Make sure you unmount any volumes before you physically remove storage
media or disconnect a media device from your computer.
To unmount a volume, do one of the following:
m In the Log and Transfer window, select a volume, then click the Eject button.
m In the Finder, select the mounted volume, then choose File > Eject (or press Command-E).
After unmounting the volume, you can remove the storage media or disconnect the
media device.
Using Folders with Valid File-Based Media Folder Structure
The Log and Transfer window can ingest media from any folder with a valid folder
structure. You can create these folders by copying them from their respective cards and
devices to your hard disk.
Important: Final Cut Pro recognizes compliant folders that include the original media
files, the descriptive metadata, and a corresponding set of XML clip files. If you need to
copy the contents of a file-based media device to a hard disk, duplicate the contents
without making any changes.
Using the Browse Area
The Browse area allows you to view the contents of any mounted volumes and select
clips to be ingested in the Transfer Queue. Valid volumes appear automatically in the
Browse area when you open the Log and Transfer window.
Note: The Log and Transfer window shows all available mounted volumes and folders
that were displayed last time the window was open.