Log & Capture or Log & Transfer

Whenever you have to initiate a Log and Capture from a tape deck or attached video camera in FCP, simply hit CMD 8:

Just add SHIFT for Log and Transfer (for use with P2 cards or other non-tape captures):

If you work with lots of different media formats and find yourself going to the “Easy Setup” menu (Final Cut Pro>Easy Setup…), then before you hit CMD 8 or SHIFT CMD 8, you’ll want to hit a quick OPT Q to set up your format:

Here’s another little tip on the “Log and Cap” window: if you want it to open up at 100% size, make sure your Canvas window is set to 100% first. Of course with HD formats, this is impractical, but the bottom line is that the Log and Cap window mimics the Canvas size.