Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
First choose Video playback and set to the DV format you wish to output and
then select External Video - All Frames - the shortcut is Apple
F12.
Previewing Your HD Signal Without Firewire
A fantastic feature of Final Cut Pro, when editing in high definition, is the ability
to preview your footage as a HD signal right on your computer monitor as you
work. It used to be that one needed to purchase an expensive HD monitor to
watch HD footage - in today's world HD material can be viewed directly on a
computer monitor.
If you are working with dual monitors the process is ideal as you can have one dis-
play set to the Final Cut Pro interface and the other to preview the HD signal. If you
are working with a single monitor, or a laptop without a second monitor attached,
then one can flick between the Final Cut Pro interface and the HD display.
Above: Dual Monitor Display choose Digital Cinema Desktop Preview
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Choose the View menu and scroll to Video Playback.
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Choose Digital Cinema Desktop Preview Main (for single monitor setup)
or Digital Cinema Desktop Preview for a dual monitor setup.
