[IMKoRnNuts]

• iMovie using the DV Stream format
• FinalCut Pro uses NTSC Video format

What I usually do is import my clips from my camcorder with iMovie (just cus it's easier, it'll separate the clips), and then import each individual file into FinalCut Pro.

I just got back from Maui and have about 2 hours of video to edit

So my question... Will the method above provide the same quality on output as if I were to just import the clips into FinalCut directly from the camcorder?

[berlin chris]

they both use exactly the same format: QuickTime DV NTSC (because you're in america - it's PAL for europe and other countries)

QuickTime DV encapsulate the original DV stream from your camera, therefor no difference in quality.

[Chuck_star]

Agreed quality will be the same. Just wondering if you've ever done a batch capture in FCP. Check it out in the manual! Its easy and you have far more control. I have used your method in the past with success though.
Chuck

[eerie eric]

I capture with iMovie and open the clips with Premiere...will I get the same quality this way too?

If anyone can tell mehw to properly capture with Adobe Premiere 6.0 I won't need to use this method anymore.