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3 In Final Cut Pro, choose File > Import from Camera.
The Camera Import window appears. If you have multiple devices connected to your
computer, choose the device you want to import from in the list of cameras on the left.
The Camera Import window displays the image from the current position of the tape.
4 Use the playback controls (or use the J, K, and L keys) to set your tape to the point
where you want to begin importing, and click Import.
5 In the window that appears, choose how you want to organize the imported media in
your Event Library:
 To add the imported clips to an existing Event: Select “Add to existing Event,” and
choose it from the pop-up menu.
 To create a new Event: Select “Create new Event” and type a name (for example, “Chris
and Kim Wedding”) in the text eld; then choose the disk where you want to store
the Event from the “Save to” pop-up menu.
To learn more about Events, see “Events and clips overview” on page 57.
6 If you want to transcode your media, analyze the video, or analyze the audio, select the
relevant checkboxes.
If you don’t set Final Cut Pro to analyze your media during the import process, you can
analyze it later (if necessary) in the Event Browser.
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