Components of a Basic Final Cut Pro Editing System
With a basic Final Cut Pro system, you can capture, edit, and output DV video. This
basic editing system requires the following components:
 Macintosh computer with Final Cut Pro installed: The core of your editing system
 Scratch disk: An internal hard disk with enough capacity and speed for capturing DV
media files
 DV camcorder or video deck (also called a VTR): For capturing footage and outputting
finished projects back to tape
 FireWire cable: Used to connect your computer to the DV camcorder