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Sony HDR-FX1 – trouble w/ VIDEO CAPTURE in HDV with FCP
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When you shot this footage did you shot to tape? Or were you doing a live feed to final cut?
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Ok, here are some slightly different settings for HDV capture on the HDR-FX1 with FCP 6:
Camera (VCR) Settings:
– VCR HDV/DV: make sure “HDV” is selected
– i.Link Conv: Off
– A/V to DV out: Off
Refer to the picture below for FCP settings…
Note: I have found that although ProRes 422 captures files that are much larger in file size, it captures the highest possible quality that you can get from the HDR-FX1, as opped to the Apple Intermediate Codec.
So, assuming your FireWire 400 cable and port (on both the computer and camera) are working properly, this should work perfectly. I’d also make sure you have installed all updates for Final Cut Studio 2 as well.
Also, make sure that your tape actually has HDV 1080i footage on it. Some people think that just because they use a DVM63 tape that is has HDV footage on it – not true. This tape is really no different then a standard DVM60 tape. The DVM63 can also record DV footage to it as well.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH! EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!!
Do you know if you can record a live feed while using these settings?
If not what tapes would you recommend using?
If not tapes what other options do you have with this camera?
Sorry Im use to using HVX with P2 cards. Thanks!!!
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No, for a live capture you’ll want to change the Capture device to “Non-Controllable”. When recording footage to a tape, any standard MiniDV will do. I will suggest that you use Sony brand – and/or just stay consistent with your tape brand, as they have different chemicals that could potentially damage your tape heads on your camera deck if mixed.
I’ve always used Quicktime to capture live – just start a new video recording and make sure the camera is the selected device.
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Sorry for this question… I’m not in-front of FCP and I’m trying to make notes for when I am 🙂
I need to keep the file size down when capturing footage… Would you recommend capturing at 720p instead of 1080i?
If yes, would I just change the sequence presets to 720p?Thanks for all your help so far !!!
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I am having the same problem as Seth with FCP and my HDR-FX1. The capture interface sees the camera and can control it, but I get a black screen and no video. Any ideas?
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Hello! Can Some one help me out here!!?
Im working with final cut 6.0.6 I have finished a commercial and need to print to tape on a Sony HDV – HDR FX1 and have no image.. I was able to upload very fine and smooth but now I have a finish product broadcast quality and cannot print to tape can some one help me with this , do i need a plug in or what might i be doing wrong!!???Thanks!
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