Apple Final Cut Pro 6: New Features - Manual (Page 3)

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Video Format Support and Easy Setups
Final Cut Pro includes the following new Easy Setups and features.
Improved Selection of Easy Setups
You can now limit which Easy Setups are displayed in the Easy Setup dialog using the
new Format and Rate pop-up menus. You can restrict the Easy Setups based on video
system format (such as NTSC, PAL, or HD) or by codec (DV, DVCPRO HD, and so on). You
can further restrict the displayed Easy Setups by frame rate.
New Sequence Presets for the Apple ProRes 422 Codec
Apple ProRes 422 sequence presets are included for SD and HD formats at most
standard frame rates and dimensions.
New Easy Setups for XDCAM HD
Final Cut Pro 6 includes Easy Setups for XDCAM HD constant bit rate (CBR) formats.
720p25 DVCPRO HD
You can now capture and output 720p25 DVCPRO HD from supported video devices,
such as the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 VTR.
Integrated DVCPRO HD Frame Rate Converter
The DVCPRO HD Frame Rate Converter is now installed with Final Cut Pro. Both 720p60
and 720p50 footage can now be converted.
Real-Time Support for 40 Mbps IMX
Final Cut Pro now supports real-time playback and effects for 40 Mbps IMX video footage.
Real-Time Support for 1080p30 XDCAM HD (SP)
Final Cut Pro now supports real-time playback and effects for 1080p30 XDCAM (SP)
video footage. This format uses a constant bit rate of 25 Mbps.
P2 Import Window Is Now the Log and Transfer Window
The Log and Transfer window can transfer footage from multiple formats, such as
P2 cards and Sony Video Disk Units (VDUs). To open the Log and Transfer window,
choose File > Log and Transfer (or press Command-Shift-8).
Improved Sony VDU Workflow
Footage from Sony VDUs is now accessible via the Log and Transfer window. The
Import Sony VDU command has been removed.