iPhone4s video to FCPX workflow

[deverett]

I have the trial FCPX and a new iPhone4s.

What is the best workflow for getting the videos into FCPX on a MacPro.

I have tried Preview, iPhoto and Aperture.

Is there a good, better, best method?

 

[genshi]

I have the trial FCPX and a new iPhone4s.

What is the best workflow for getting the videos into FCPX on a MacPro.

I have tried Preview, iPhoto and Aperture.

Is there a good, better, best method?

Why not just open FCPX and import the video direct from Camera (iPhone 4S.) That's what I do. Don't need to do those extra steps...

 

[Erendiox]

Straight through Final Cut is the fastest way, I agree. If you want to get your hands on the files first though, Image Capture is the fastest way to get the files off your iPhone outside of Final Cut.

 

[cgbier]

If you want to get your hands on the files first

Stupid question: What for?

 

[Erendiox]

Some people like to organize their files in a certain way. There are also other programs that one might want to use. Having a central location for the footage is then an advantage.

 

[deverett]

A BIG apology for my ignorance

I must be the dumbest *ss.

Over the years I have used a Sony DSR11 to ingest mini DV tapes and then a P2 card reader to ingest into FCS.

I never thought of the iPhone as a camera. But in FCPX there is---import from iPhone---in the Import dropdown menu.

Thanks for enlightening me.

 

[pmasters]

I wonder why FCP X does not let me create a camera archive from the 4S like I can with SDHC cards. Anyone know why?

 

[freediverx]

I must be the dumbest *ss.

Over the years I have used a Sony DSR11 to ingest mini DV tapes and then a P2 card reader to ingest into FCS.

I never thought of the iPhone as a camera. But in FCPX there is---import from iPhone---in the Import dropdown menu.

Thanks for enlightening me.

That's nice but how do you import iPhone 4 videos that are no longer on the iPhone (i.e., from Aperture library). It's retarded that a question this basic requires a trip to the user forums.