Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 268)

• Control-click the bin, then choose Set Logging Bin from the shortcut menu.
The slate icon appears
next to the current
logging bin.
As you log your clips, you may want to check to see how many you have or view their
names.
To open the logging bin
Do one of the following:
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In the Log and Capture window, click the Logging tab, then click the Log Bin button.
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In the Browser, double-click the logging bin.
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In the Browser, click the disclosure triangle next to the logging bin.
Entering a Reel Name for the Current Tape
All clips require a reel name. Make sure you enter the proper reel name before you capture.
The reel name is necessary any time you need to go back to your original tapes. This is
especially true if you need to recapture your footage from tape. For more information,
see
“Choosing Reel Names.”
Important: You can change the reel name at any time, but you should get in the habit
of entering the reel name as soon as you put a new tape in the VTR or camcorder.
To enter a reel name
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In the Reel field, enter the number or name of the tape, then press Enter.
• To choose from a list of recent reel names: Control-click the field.
• To clear the contents: Option-click the Slate button.
• To increment the letter or number at the end of the name: Click the Slate button.
268 Chapter 17 Logging from Tape