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DVCam workflow any different than MiniDV?
I’m going to be working on a project shot on DVCam. Aside from the tapes and deck, will the workflow be any different than MiniDV? I didn’t think it would be, but someone else expressed concern and I wanted to make sure.
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Only difference is that you need a Sony DVCAM tape deck or camcorder to capture the tapes. Other than that, you’re going to be fine.
Kevin Monahan
http://www.fcpworld.com
Author – Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro -
That’s what I thought. Thanks so much. This may seem silly, but is laying back to tape any different?
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You can layback to DVCAM or MiniDV.
Kevin Monahan
http://www.fcpworld.com
Author – Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro -
[Kevin Monahan] “you need a Sony DVCAM tape deck or camcorder to capture the tapes”
Not so much, even then.
Virtually all Sony and Panasonic DV camcorders (including “home video” models) will playback DVCAM speed tapes perfectly.
Obviously, the size of the tape cassette must fit the camcorder, so most would need to be the “mini” variety.
Laying back to tape at DVCAM speed would require a DVCAM deck or camera, but the quality would be identical if you just went back out to standard DV, anyway.
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