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312 Part IV Logging, Capturing, and Importing
Using a File Exported from Final Cut Pro as a Template for a Batch List
One way to guarantee a correctly formatted batch list is to export a batch list from
Final Cut Pro and use it as a guide, or template, to create your own batch list for
another project. Export a list that contains the Browser columns you want, then open
the list in a text editor or spreadsheet program. The main structure of the list is then set
up for use as a template.
Note: Batch lists always export clips using their native timecode display format. This
prevents you from exporting batch lists with alternative timecode displays, such as
frame display mode
To export a batch list:
1 Control-click in the Browser, then choose View As List from the shortcut menu.
2 Select a project tab or open a bin in its own window.
3 Arrange columns in the Browser in the order you want information exported.
All visible columns are included in the exported batch list.
 To hide a column: Control-click the column heading, then choose Hide Column from
the shortcut menu.
 To display a hidden column: Control-click in any column heading, then choose Show
“Column name” from the shortcut menu, where “Column name” is the name of the
hidden column.
4 Choose File > Export > Batch List.
5 Select a location to save the file and enter a name for the list.
6 When you’re ready to export, click Save.
Importing a Batch List
You can import a batch list into Final Cut Pro and use it to capture clips to edit or to
create a sequence originally done on another editing system. The frame rate of the
batch list is determined by the currently selected sequence preset in the Audio/Video
Settings window.
Note: A batch list must be a text file. In some cases, you may need to add the .txt file
extension to your filename to ensure that Final Cut Pro can import your file.