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Digitise DigiBeta as DV25
Hi all,
Looking at various acquisition options for a potential upcoming shoot, although at first discounting DigiBeta as it would mean a more complex (and expensive!) post route, I was wondering if it would be possible to digitise the Digi footage as DV.
So either in my FCP5 or the director’s FCE4 depending on who’s system ends up being used, is it possible to capture PAL DigiBeta rushes over firewire with a J-30 deck into FC as DV PAL Anamorphic?
Cheers
Matt
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3 Replies
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Here’s what Sony says:
i.LINK* Interface � ‘Single-Cable’ Transmission of Video, Audio, and Time Code
When equipped with the optional HKJ-101 i.LINK interface board, both the J-H1 and J-H3 can down-convert the HDCAM signal to a DV signal, in which video, audio and time code are transferred through a single i.LINK interface cable. This DV-output capability allows the J-H1 or J-H3 to be connected to a DVCAM deck for straight dubbing of HDCAM material to DVCAM tape**. It also allows a direct con-nection to DV-based nonlinear editors. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Please refer to the documentation that comes with any device having an i.LINK connection for information on compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection.
** Assemble or Insert editing functions can not be used.David Roth Weiss
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Okay I’ve hunted through the Sony site and pulled of the manual for the J-30 which says that the iLink/Firewire outputs a DV signal, which is good.
The only thing that remains is whether FCP/E has any issues with this deck??
Cheers
Matt
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