Appendix 1

The Filmmaker’s Guide to Final Cut Pro Workfl ow
to use it in the future as a batch capture list. Final Cut can’t work with the odd fi le types. In the
example shown in Figure 1.10, we are working in TextEdit, displaying rich text. Any of the tabs or
information not needed in the cutting log can be deleted.
Figure 1.10 Edit log in TextEdit from the Final Cut Pro batch list with spacing reset and unwanted
data removed
The batch list can also be opened in Microsoft Excel, as in Figure 1.11. Use the Delimited fi le type.
This puts all of the batch list information into columns that are easy to work with and edit. Excel
makes a great cutting log, and management of the information is effi cient and simple. You can also
make a cutting log by exporting an Avid exchange list from Final Cut Pro and opening in Excel. This
brings even more information into the cutting log.
Opening the telecine log in Cinema Tools is a fast way to get a batch list, a cutting log, and, you
now have a database that you can use if you ever want to retelecine to a better format. Or, for color
correction, cut the negative or even scan the negative and make a digital intermediate for a 35 mm
theatrical release.
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