Appendix 1

The Filmmaker’s Guide to Final Cut Pro Workfl ow
Appendix 1 Understanding the NTSC Video Format and Digital Video 151
Appendix 2 Understanding the PAL Video Format 163
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Appendix 3 Current Video Formats 167
Appendix 4 Current Film Formats 177
Appendix 5 Understanding Time Code 181
Appendix 6 Aspect Ratios, Anamorphic Image, and Wide-screen 183
Appendix 7 Understanding File Architecture 189
Appendix 8 Conforming Negative 197
Appendix 9 Deconstructing Several Films’ Workfl ows 209
Appendix 10 Example Workfl ows 225
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Index 241