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Export to tape using Adobe Premiere pro 2.0
I am using Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 to export a quicktime file to a mini DV tape using a deck (JVC SR -VS30).
I have specific technical specs that I need to export: mini DV SP, not LP, and the aspect ratio must be 4:3, Standard Def. We edited the file using final cut but for reasons could not use that program to export to tape.
We are using Adobe premiere to export, and my questions is, are there any buttons that I need to check off in order to achieve the technical specs listed above?
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Also, we’ve been experimenting, and a problem we’ve been seeing is when we “export to tape,” in our video player we get a message that says “playing on video hardware.”
In addition, when we try to check the footage out, there is nothing there when we try to re-capture the footage.
What’s going on?
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Is your project SD with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your timeline? If so, it will be exported in that format. SP or LP will be set on your JVC deck, not in Premiere. At least one of the Sony decks that I use does not have an option for LP. Just check the manual for your JVC deck and make sure it is in SP mode. Some decks record only in DVCAM mode instead of DV and that needs to be checked in your JVC manual. Higher end SD decks record SP only and DVCAM only.
Another easy export option is to export via firewire using a standard DV camcorder. You can put your camcorder in record and then play from the beginning of the Premiere timeline- whatever is on the timeline will be recorded on tape. Be sure to render before using this method & be sure your PC can play the timeline without problems.
Rich Baim
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I did not see your second post earlier. In your project settings in Premiere, Project Settings- General- Playback Settings, there are two options for External Device. Be sure to select DV 29.97 (720 X 480) instead of None. Below that be sure to select External Device Audio. These settings will send the video out via firewire to your camcorder or deck. If you are exporting to a camcorder you can monitor the video and audio using the LCD and speaker on the camcorder. If you are exporting to a deck, be sure you are connected to a monitor so you can see the picture and hear the audio while it is being recorded.
Rich Baim
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I tried everything, but when I export to tape, nothing shows up on the tape – its just black.
Any suggestions?
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Connect your camcorder to your PC with firewire. Put the camcorder in VCR mode. Look at the LCD on your camcorder and listen to the camcorder audio with either the built-in speaker or headphones. When the CTI is on the timeline and there is video at that point on the timeline, you should see a picture on the camcorder LCD. If you play the timeline, you should see moving video on the camcorder and hear the audio. Turn your PC speakers down all the way and listen to the audio from the camcorder. Does this work?
If not, change the playback settings in Premiere until it does. Be sure that the settings support audio and video out via firewire. Go to Project- Project Settings-General, and then click Playback Settings. Under Export-External Device, be sure that DV 29.97 is selected instead of None. That sends the video out via firewire. There are two choices for audio- Desktop Audio and External Device Audio. External Device Audio must have the black dot inside the circle so audio will go out via firewire. If you still don’t see anything on the camcorder, try a new firewire cable. The earliest version of Premiere that I have is CS3 so there could be some small differences in the interface.
Rich Baim
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