Creating Markers in Final Cut Pro

Since most video used in DVD Studio Pro projects originates from an editing application, such as Final Cut Pro, it is often easiest to add your chapter markers in that editing application before exporting the video. This simplifies the process because your markers are automatically imported into DVD Studio Pro with the clip. Also, the tools you are accustomed to using in Final Cut Pro are often quicker and easier for precisely placing markers in a video track.

Types of Markers in Final Cut Pro

In Final Cut Pro, you can add three types of markers to a clip or sequence: chapter markers, compression markers (see Lesson 9), and scoring markers. You generate these markers by creating a simple marker and then adding a specific tag to the marker in the Edit Marker dialog. These markers can then be exported with the video and audio of the clip sequence and read by another application, such as Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, or Soundtrack Pro.