Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 1292)

Adding Master Templates to a Sequence
You can add master templates to your sequence from four different locations within
Final Cut Pro. Try out the following methods to see which one works best for you.
• Master Template Browser: Choose Sequence > Add Master Template to open the Master
Template Browser. From this window, you can perform an overwrite, insert, or
superimpose edit to edit a master template directly into your sequence. This method
provides the most options for editing a template into your sequence and allows you
to see a preview of all the installed templates.
• Master Templates bin in the Effects tab of the Browser: Double-click a master template
to open it in the Viewer, or drag a master template to the current sequence in the
Canvas or Timeline. This is the quickest way to add multiple master templates to your
sequence, in one drag-and-drop operation.
• Generator pop-up menu in the Viewer: In the Viewer, choose Master Template from the
Generator pop-up menu, then choose a template from the submenu. This method
opens a master template in the Viewer, which you can then edit into your sequence.
• Master Templates submenu within the Effects menu: Choose Effects > Master Templates,
then choose a master template from the submenu. This method opens a master
template in the Viewer, and you can then edit the template into your sequence.
To edit a master template from the Master Template Browser into your sequence
1 In the Timeline, prepare your sequence for the type of edit you want to perform.
For example, set In and Out points and choose a destination video track. For more
information about basic video editing, see
“The Fundamentals of Adding Clips to a
Sequence.”
2 Make sure the Canvas or Timeline is the active window.
3 Choose Sequence > Add Master Template.
The Master Template Browser appears.
4 In the Theme list, click the theme you want to display.
5 If you want, you can also restrict which templates are displayed in the current theme by
choosing a video format from the Show pop-up menu:
• All: Shows all templates in the theme, regardless of video standard.
• NTSC: Displays only NTSC templates (29.97 fps, 720 x 480 or 720 x 486).
• PAL: Displays only PAL templates (25 fps, 720 x 576).
• HD: Displays only HD templates (1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720).
• Other: Displays templates that do not match NTSC, PAL, or HD standards.
6 In the Master Template area, select a master template to preview it in the preview area.
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