Time Lapse capture within Final Cut

Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to do live capture and time lapse with final cut. For example, if I had my camera plugged into my computer, is it possible to use final cut or something to capture the footage and set an interval time. Hope there is.
Nathan.

Sorry, there isn't.
Shane

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