SmartLog with Final Cut Pro

Prior to importing the XML files into Final Cut Pro, ensure that:

• You have exported XML file whilst the drive is in your NINJA V

• You have connected your Master Caddy Docking Station and inserted your media into the Dock

• You are using an operating system that supports ExFAT

• Your QuickTime version is up to date

• Final Cut Pro has been updated to the latest version

   

There are 2 ways to import the XML file:

• Directly from the docked hard drive

• Manually into Final Cut Pro

Automatic Import

1. Open the Finder

2. Select the drive (in this example it is EXCVIDEO)

3. Double-click the unitname.FCPXML file

4. This will open Final Cut Pro and import the .xml file

5. Final Cut Pro will make an event of the disk, name and reference all the footage in that event.

You will notice that on the clips you have added Smart Tags too, with Green and Red indicating Favorite and Reject. You can sort these by using the pull-down menu to show favorites. This will show all the individual favorites as separate clips in the Event Viewer.

Manual

1. Open Final Cut Pro

2. Create a New Project (or you can use an existing project). In this example it is called XML Import

3. Select File> Import> XML

   

4. Select the NINJA V drive under Devices

5. Choose the unitname.FCPXML, select Import

6. The XML will import

Viewing tags in Final Cut Pro

Once you have imported the XML you can expand the clip to see the Favorite, Reject and other various tags.

You can also filter the view to only see specific tags e.g.. favorite, etc.