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How do I get device control of HDV deck?
I’m cutting a documentary and I need to capture some footage shot on a JVC brand HDV camera.
I believe the footage was shot in 59.94fps at 1080i
I’m playing the footage on a JVC brand BR-HD50 deck ….. connected to my Mac with firewire.Does anyone have experience with this???
My problem is I can’t get device control of the deck.
I can play the deck manually and “Capture Now” …. But I’d really like full device control from the log and Capture window.
The Log & Capture window says “VTR OK” at the bottomI’ve tried several different “Capture Presets” but I can’t get device control.
Do I need Key Span???
Any help would be appreciated
-RPS (yes I made sure the setting on the deck was switched to “remote”)
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That recorder is not on the list of approved devices to start.
https://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/
Click on supported device guide.
Kevin Monahan
http://www.fcpworld.com
Author – Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro -
I cut a show that is shot on a JVC brand HDV camera that is shot at 720p. I wouldn’t recommend doing anything through the firewire on that deck in to final cut. We use a Kona card to capture footage and control the deck using the 9-pin connector. We also encountered timecode problems with footage that was captured in drop frame. Unless this issue has been fixed I’d also suggest that you shoot in non-drop frame.
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