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why is log and capture so difficult?
i have upgraded from a g3 to a g4 and now i have a quad g5 with fcp5. i still have problems inputing my video using log and capture. the audio always works but the video does not. i reseat cables. cycle vcr power. cycle fcp5. reboot the g5. eventually it works. is there a sure fire way to capture first time every time? is it my vcr that causes the problems? usually when i reboot the g5 that works. now the g5 is crashing. i guess i have to trash the prefs. thx in advance.
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You have a VCR and not a VTR? Yeah, a VCR would definitely be the problem. No real video sync. You need to be using at least semi pro gear like a cheap DV camera with TC. Tell us exactly what your setup is.
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I can honestly say I NEVER have problems with Log and Capture when I’ve marked my INs and OUTs and then Batch Captured using a DV deck (or camcorder) connected via FireWire.
You didn’t say WHAT your “VCR” was or how it was connected.
Can you be VERY SPECIFIC as to your set-up, so we might be a bit more helpful?
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my bad. i am using a pd150 with the fire wire. alot of times i must use the uncontrolable device option. the projects i edit do not require time code. thx for your reply in advance.
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[redman] “my bad. i am using a pd150 with the fire wire. alot of times i must use the uncontrolable device option. the projects i edit do not require time code. thx for your reply in advance.”
Uncontrollable device is never a good way to digitize. Shoot with proper timecode and then use machine control to digitize.
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Why on earth would you do that? Don’t do that.
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