HD Noobie – how to configure a Sony HDV deck with FCP 5

[Mark Gringo]

i am now trying to monitor throught the sony HDV deck and scrapping trying to monitor using FCP 5 log and capture window.

One problem: I can log the clips fine, but when i try to “batch capture,” the deck just plays. It doesn’t record anything and it doesn’t stop at the out point.

can someone help me out here… please!?!?

“you wanna toe? I can get you a toe… I’ll get you a toe by this afternoon–with nailpolish…”
– Walter

[Kevin Monahan]

First things first. You need to use the HDV Easy Setup, not the one for DVCPro HD. Totally different format. Try that and see if that doesn’t get you going.

Kevin Monahan
Author – Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro
fcpworld.com

[Walter Biscardi]

[MataAtlantica] “i am now trying to monitor throught the sony HDV deck and scrapping trying to monitor using FCP 5 log and capture window.”

there’s your problem, in your first post you said you’re not seeing DVCPro HD devices, not you say you’re using HDV. Two completely different formats. use the HDV easy setups.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

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[Mark Gringo]

thanks guys… oops i meant to say HDV…

the “easy set up” option plus a tip from ken stone’s page got me up and running

https://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/review_z1u_hdv_fullmer.html

i am editing a documentary in HDV. it is my first project in the format. it should be a learning experience 🙂

I’ll try not to spam the board too bad.

thanks again!

“you wanna toe? I can get you a toe… I’ll get you a toe by this afternoon–with nailpolish…”
– Walter

[Mark Gringo]

one other thing…. currentlly i am using the deck to monitor audio. i haven’t found a way to monitor the HDV audio via the FCP log and capture window. Is it even possible using firewire?

“you wanna toe? I can get you a toe… I’ll get you a toe by this afternoon–with nailpolish…”
– Walter

[Walter Biscardi]

[MataAtlantica] “i haven’t found a way to monitor the HDV audio via the FCP log and capture window. Is it even possible using firewire?”

That’s because the Speaker is turned OFF by default in the Apple Capture presets. You need to go into the preset and turn the Speaker ON under the Advanced tab of the capture preset menu.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

Now in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com

Now editing “Good Eats” in HD for the Food Network

“I reject your reality and substitute my own!” – Adam Savage, Mythbusters

G5 Dual 2.0, AJA Kona 2, Medea FCR2X

[Kevin Monahan]

Walter,
IIRC, in FCP 5 the clip settings tab has an audio preview button, so no need to change capture presets.

Kevin Monahan
Author – Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro
fcpworld.com