Sunday, July 22, 2012

Converting Kodak Zi8 Files For Use in iMovie and Final Cut

1. Select this icon from your applications folder or the Dock:


2. To open a video file, simply drag it into the centre of this window



3. On the top menu select: File
Then select: Export to Quicktime



4. Ensure you match these settings:
- Apple Intermediate Codec
- Frame Size: 1280x720
- Select Make Movie
- Rename the File
- Save the new file on your USB or Hard Drive



5. Open Final Cut from the Dock by selecting this icon

The Final Cut Interface:








6. Check your project settings. Click on the Browser window and this is where your clips and sequences will later be stored.



7. Go to the file menu and select easy setup



8. Set your project Format to Apple Intermediate Codec with a Rate of 29.97 fps. Use the exact options indicated below: