How does Final Cut Pro deal with the HDV codec?

[Fernando Bobadilla]

I tried importing my footage from a Canon using a HDV compressor, as the sequence setting. It wouldn’t let me edit; it was too sluggish – I switched the sequence compressor to Apple Pro Res 422 and now it works fine; the picture moves smoothly.

Am I compressing the media through the sequence pre set compressor/codec? or do I have re compress the footage for the editing to go faster?

Since we’re speaking about codecs, I’m chiming in for info.

Thank anyone,

F