Apple Final Cut Pro 5 - Manual (Page 193)

192 Part III Setting Up Your Editing System
Choosing a Video Interface
Final Cut Pro allows you to use a wide variety of video interfaces for capture and
output. The following section shows examples of the most common types of video
interfaces available.
FireWire DV
You can use the built-in FireWire port on your computer to capture and output to
almost any DV device, including DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, and DVCPRO HD. In
this configuration, you only need your computer and a supported DV device.
PCI Video Interface Card With Built-in Connectors
PCI cards allow you to capture and output video with high data rates, such as
uncompressed SD and HD video. PCI cards are necessary for high-end applications
such as compositing, online editing, and uncompressed video editing. Many PCI cards
have BNC or RCA connectors mounted directly to the back of the card. In this
configuration, you connect your video equipment directly to the PCI card connectors in
the back of your computer.
FireWire 400
(6-pin)
FireWire 400
(4- or 6-pin)
H
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Analog or digital VTR Computer
Analog or digital VTR Computer
(PCI card with
connectors)
BNC
connector