Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 265)

Stage 11: Logging a Clip
Once you have entered basic logging information, you can log the clip, which means
adding it to your project. See
“Logging a Clip” for more information.
Opening the Log and Capture Window
The Log and Capture window provides controls for controlling a VTR or camcorder,
previewing video from tape, setting In and Out points, logging, and capturing clips. It
must be open before you can log and capture clips. For more details, see
“About the Log
and Capture Window.”
To open the Log and Capture window
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Choose File > Log and Capture (or press Command-8).
The Logging tab is active by default. To choose another tab, click it.
Once you have connected your VTR or camcorder to your computer, you can view your
video in the Preview area of the Log and Capture window, or you can connect your video
device to an external video monitor to view footage while logging.
Note: The size of the video preview area in the Log and Capture window is based on the
current height of the Canvas window.
To change the size of the video preview area in the Log and Capture window
1 Close the Log and Capture window.
2 Change the size of the Canvas to the size you want to make the video preview area.
3 Choose File > Log and Capture (or press Command-8).
The Log and Capture window opens based on the current size of the Canvas.
To monitor audio directly from your video or audio device while you log
Do one of the following:
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Connect headphones to the headphone output of your camcorder or VTR.
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Connect audio outputs from your camcorder or VTR to external speakers.
To monitor incoming audio directly from your system audio output
1 Choose File > Log and Capture (or press Command-8), then click the Clip Settings tab.
2 In the Audio area, select the Preview option.
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