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  • Posted by Tel Jaba on May 12, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    how do I capture Beta SP tape to FCP while I dont have a capture card?
    I do have a DSR deck, and a Beta Deck
    do I have to dub the Beta into DV then capture the DV?!

    Tel Jaba replied 17 years ago 3 Members · 7 Replies
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  • Rafael Amador

    May 12, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    Hi Tel,
    I don’t know which VTRs you have but you need to connect the Video Out of the Betacam to the video In of the DSR and capture through FW. Set in FC: No controllable device.
    Then you need “Capture Now”.

    http://www.nagavideo.com

  • Walter Biscardi

    May 12, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    [tel jaba] “I do have a DSR deck, and a Beta Deck
    do I have to dub the Beta into DV then capture the DV?! “

    Run the Beta machine to the DRS and set that machine to EE mode so the video and audio passes through.

    Set up FCP in a DV Capture Preset

    Set Log and Capture to Non-Controllable Device

    You can now capture the Beta SP to DV. You will lose video quality and you will not be able to retain Timecode using this method.

    Walter Biscardi, Jr.
    Biscardi Creative Media
    HD and SD Production for Broadcast and Independent Productions.

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  • Tel Jaba

    May 12, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    yeah i know about the TC
    that’s what I did before posting the question, I ran the beta through the DRS then DSR to FCP through fire wire but couldnt get a pictrue!! will play with that a bit see what the problem is

    thans guys

  • Walter Biscardi

    May 12, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    The DSR has to be set to EE mode for the video to pass through. This might require hitting the REC button on the front of the machine.

    Look in the Menu settings on that deck to find the EE Mode when the machine is in still mode.

    Walter Biscardi, Jr.
    Biscardi Creative Media
    HD and SD Production for Broadcast and Independent Productions.

    Read my Blog!

    STOP STARING AND START GRADING WITH APPLE COLOR Apple Color Training DVD available now!

  • Tel Jaba

    May 12, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    Ahhhhhhhh!!! DSR11!! no remote control! cant get to menu!

  • Rafael Amador

    May 12, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    In the DSR-11, set the Video Imput as needed and try what Walter says.
    Hit just the REC button.
    Play something in the BetaCam and open the capture window in FC.
    you may be lucky.
    rafael

    http://www.nagavideo.com

  • Tel Jaba

    May 12, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    yeah! no no luck, I tried that! oh life is tough!!!

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