How do I import MiniDV tape into FCPX?

[Andy Mees]

That’s great Jeff, much appreciated … I’d convinced myself that idea was a non-starter without even trying.
Cheers
Andy

[Tony Brittan]

You’ll need a Thunderbolt to FireWire cable. USB is and never was fast enough or capable of capturing DV tapes. It’s always been either FireWire or component. But really, without a FireWire input on your machine, I’m not sure it’ll work. You’ll need a capture card or something.

Tony Brittan
Island Shore Productions
Kill Devil Hills, NC

[David Eaks]

Jeff, does the ADVC100 allow capturing from uncontrolled devices in FCPX?

[Jeff Kirkland]

I think so. I use it to capture old VHS tapes, etc. I usually just capture from it using QuickTime X because they’re long captures and I want to be able to keep working in FCPX at the same time – but I’m sure I remember testing it in FCPX when I first set it up. From memory, if there’s no deck control FCPX waits for a valid signal and as soon as there is you just press the “import all” button. FCPX will capture until you press stop or there’s no input signal any more.

Jeff Kirkland | Video Producer | Southern Creative Media | Melbourne Australia
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[David Eaks]

Ha ha that’s awesome, capturing in FCPX. I rarely need to capture anything anymore but it came up recently (just used FCP7). I was still under the impression that FCPX couldn’t do it at all (except a few supported decks/cameras for very limited tape support). Too bad I sold my ADVC110 a while ago. I think Matrox is going to be capturing right into Events soon though.

Thanks for the info.