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dv deck – computer cables
I have three options (I think) of connecting my dv deck to the computer. I am presently using RCA to USB. I also have S-video and dv outputs. Would one of them deliver better quality than the RCA?
FCP 4.5 /
OS 10.4.11 /
Mac Pro 2×2.66 Ghz Dual Core/ 2G RAM
External: FW800 G-tech 500 HD and G-Tech Quad 750GB
playback deck: Pan dv2500 -
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Firewire is going to give you the best results.
Best,
Tom Meegan
Woven Pixels, LLC -
Thanks, Tom, but unfortunately I do not have a FW port from the dv tape deck. Just RCA, S-video or dv outputs.
FCP 4.5 /
OS 10.4.11 /
Mac Pro 2×2.66 Ghz Dual Core/ 2G RAM
External: FW800 G-tech 500 HD and G-Tech Quad 750GB
playback deck: Pan dv2500 -
https://www.ehow.com/how_4466056_connect-video-camera-mac.html
Step two shows a picture of a four pin firewire port. It is likely that this is the port marked DV on your camera. Ignore the stuff about iMovie further down.
In FCP make your easy set-up DV NTSC. This will set things so that FCP is looking to the firewire port for a deck or camera.
You can buy six pin to four pin cables online. Just google it.
Best,
Tom Meegan
Woven Pixels, LLC
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