[MacDV] files for FCP

[David Abramowitz]

On Jun 27, 2011, at 4:11 PM, Tombone98 wrote:

> 
> I'm FCP challenged, but I know you good folks will point me in the right direction.
> 
> If I import HDV footage into  iMovie 6,  and save to Quicktime at "full quality," will the .mov file that results be as good, for use in Final Cut Pro, as if I had imported into FCP and created the .mov from there? Or how will it be different?
> 
> Or, what I'm driving at is, the people I need to get this footage to want the best quality video files from my mini dv tape...
> 
> thanks,
> Tommy McIntosh

Like your last name.. :)

I wouldn't save in QuickTime to begin with. The DV file you got from your camera is going to be the best quality. Just import that DV file directly.

Dave

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