Apple M8987B/A User Manual - Page 150

Choosing an Easy Setup Final Cut Express comes with predefined Easy Setups based on the most common video formats and devices, such as DV NTSC and DV PAL. The Easy Setup you choose applies to all new projects and sequences until you choose another Easy Setup. If you always use the same type of camcorder or video deck, you may never have to change your Easy Setup. If you do change the device or the format you are using for capture and output, you should choose a matching Easy Setup. To choose an Easy Setup: 1 Choose Final Cut Express > Easy Setup. Note: If this is the first time you've opened Final Cut Express, the Easy Setup window appears automatically after the application opens. 2 From the Format pop-up menu, choose a format that matches the footage you want to work with. You can select one of the following: Â A video system, such as NTSC or PAL Â A specific codec, such as DV 3 Click the Use pop-up menu to see all of the Easy Setups related to your choice in the Format pop-up menu. You can further refine the list by choosing a specific frame rate from the Rate pop-up menu. 4 Choose an Easy Setup from the Use pop-up menu. 5 Click Setup. The corresponding capture, sequence, and device control presets are loaded. The selected Easy Setup applies to all new projects and sequences. Settings for existing sequences do not change. If this is the first time you're setting up Final Cut Express, you'll now need to specify your scratch disk. 150 Part III Setting Up Your Editing System