What Is a Batch List?
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Creating a Batch List
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Importing a Batch List
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What Is a Batch List?
A batch list, also called a batch capture list, is a tab delimited text file that contains
information about clips you want to capture and use in your project. These lists provide
a convenient alternative to logging tapes and creating clips within Final Cut Pro.
In another application, you can create a list of clips with descriptive information such as
reel name, timecode, log notes, director’s comments, and so on, and then import the
list into Final Cut Pro. The imported list becomes a group of offline clips in your project,
which you can then batch capture from the original tapes. As long as you entered
accurate reel and timecode information for each clip, the clips imported via a batch list
are no different from clips created directly in Final Cut Pro.
There are various applications you can use to create a batch list such as AppleWorks,
FileMaker Pro, or Microsoft Excel. You can even use text editors such as TextEdit, but it is
generally easier to use a program that keeps columns of information (such as clip
name, reel name, and timecode numbers) clearly separated. For more information, see
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Creating a Batch List
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Part IV
Logging, Capturing, and Importing