Appendix 1

Finishing on Film
Some people think that with platter projection systems and digital intermediate, this is no longer a
problem. But, such is not the case. If you place a reel change in a scene, you will see it and hear it.
If you are fi nishing on 16 mm, the reel length is 1,200 feet or 33 minutes with leaders or 31 minutes
of program.
Exporting Cut Lists
To export a cut list in Final Cut Pro, go to File > export > Cinema Tools fi lm List (see Figure 5.5).
Click OK and Final Cut asks for the Cinema Tools database. Direct it to your database. Cinema Tools
links only to V1 in the timeline. It sees V2 as a superimpose effect, and it ignores all other video
tracks. So, keep your shots in V1 only. If you are doing opticals or A/B-roll conforming, you can
place any superimpose or effects footage in V2. As they are totally ignored, you can make notes to
yourself using the title generator in V3 or 4.
Figure 5.5 Export fi lm lists in Final Cut Pro. This can be linked to the Cinema Tools database and fi lm
lists exported for conforming negative or workprint to the edit
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