1. Import and Analyze Media

Question 1

What are the three general ways to import media into Final Cut Pro?

Answer 1

1. Click the arrow that’s pointing downward that signifies ‘Import’.
2. Go to File -> Import -> Media
3. Press Command+I

Question 2

What do you need to do to select specific media to import (as opposed to importing all of it)?

Answer 2

Hold Command and then click on the specific items you want to select. You can import multiple items at once if you wish.

Question 3

Where does the media go when you import it into Final Cut Pro?

Answer 3

Into an event folder.

Question 4

How do you import from the photo or music apps into Final Cut Pro?

Answer 4

Above the library click on the icon that has the camera and music image. Select the media from that point.

Question 5

What is a Keyword in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 5

Keywords add descriptive information to a clip or clip range.

Question 6

What does the blue line entail when looking at a clip in the browser?

Answer 6

The blue line in the browser lets you know that there is a keyword attached to that clip.

Question 7

What does Analyzing the Media do in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 7

Analyzing media automatically corrects common problems. This is generally common color or audio problems.

Question 8

What does the purple line entail when looking at a clip in the browser?

Answer 8

The purple line in the browser lets you know that there are analysis keywords on that clip.

Question 9

How do you manually analyze a clip after import?

Answer 9

1. Select the clip(s) in the browser.
2. Control-Click the selected clip(s).
3. Select “Analyze and Fix”.