imovie 08 project export to final cut pro question at DVinfo.net

Vincent Martinez · January 22nd, 2009, 09:42 PM

Rookie needs assistance ;)

I'm working on my first video project, new to Mac, imovie 08, etc.

I have captured a lot video in imovie 08. A friend of mine needs it for a video project (asap), he's using Final Cut Pro. I don't have FCP software.

I see in imovie 08, I can export to final cut xml. I'm assuming I need a copy of FCP to import. I'm assuming I can't just send him the xml file for him to import. Am I correct ?

I'm thinking I should just purchase Final Cut express and do the importing from imovie 08, then send him the file via ftp (he's in a different state).

What would be the ideal workflow to get him the footage ?

Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Scott Brickert · January 23rd, 2009, 12:31 AM

I just tried capturing HDV into iMovie08.

The resulting files are AIC (Apple Intermediate Codec). I used the Full setting, resulting in 1920x1080i60. This will work great in FCP as is, no need to export anything. Although I must say I haven't actually worked with the files in FCP yet...

so your workflow might be capture in iMovie, rename files per some naming convention (tape name, scene, take, date etc), then send out.

I just captured 62 minutes@38GB, so keep that in mind when considering FTP or other. Capturing to HDV would be less, but still huge for over the 'Net.

Shaun Roemich · January 23rd, 2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent Martinez

What would be the ideal workflow to get him the footage ?

Send him a cheap hard drive via courier/post.

Vincent Martinez · January 26th, 2009, 05:49 PM

Thanks for the feedback!!!

I really appreciate it!

January 22nd, 2009, 09:42 PM	#1
Vincent Martinez Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brighton, Colorado Posts: 49	imovie 08 project export to final cut pro question Rookie needs assistance ;) I'm working on my first video project, new to Mac, imovie 08, etc. I have captured a lot video in imovie 08. A friend of mine needs it for a video project (asap), he's using Final Cut Pro. I don't have FCP software. I see in imovie 08, I can export to final cut xml. I'm assuming I need a copy of FCP to import. I'm assuming I can't just send him the xml file for him to import. Am I correct ? I'm thinking I should just purchase Final Cut express and do the importing from imovie 08, then send him the file via ftp (he's in a different state). What would be the ideal workflow to get him the footage ? Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

January 23rd, 2009, 12:31 AM	#2
Scott Brickert Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crested Butte, CO Posts: 576	I just tried capturing HDV into iMovie08. The resulting files are AIC (Apple Intermediate Codec). I used the Full setting, resulting in 1920x1080i60. This will work great in FCP as is, no need to export anything. Although I must say I haven't actually worked with the files in FCP yet... so your workflow might be capture in iMovie, rename files per some naming convention (tape name, scene, take, date etc), then send out. I just captured 62 minutes@38GB, so keep that in mind when considering FTP or other. Capturing to HDV would be less, but still huge for over the 'Net. __________________ Scott Shot-By-Scott

January 26th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#4
Vincent Martinez Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brighton, Colorado Posts: 49	Thanks for the feedback!!! I really appreciate it!