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Contents
Introduction xiii
1. System Setup 1
A Word about Preferences 2
Editing Preferences 2
Playback Preferences 4
Background Render 5
Import Preferences 6
Closing Summary for Preferences 11
2. The Interface 13
The Four-window Interface (Default) 14
The Five-window Interface 17
Further Interface Details 18
Working with Dual Monitor Displays 19
Customizing, Saving and Naming a Workspace 24
Working with Dual Viewers 25
3. Importing Media 27
Importing Media into Final Cut Pro X 28
Understanding the Final Cut Pro X File Structure 29
Creating a Library 30
Importing from Camera or Media Card 31
Importing Media from Hard Drive 36
Import from Tape 38
Create ...