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Bill Parsons started the discussion Matching color rendition across cameras in the forum Panasonic Cameras

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:48:23 +0000

I am using a Panasonic DVX200 and also own an HPX250. When I do a 2-camera shoot, I don’t get the same color in the videos, in spite of using a WhiBal card to set the W/B. I recently used an EVA-1 with a Canon 11-24 lens in combination with the DVX200 and the color matches with no noticeable differences. I didn’t even try to shoot a white card to…

Bill Parsons replied to the discussion Digitize VHS using FCPX in the forum Apple Final Cut Pro

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:08:55 +0000

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Thank you, Frank. I received the Elgato device and it works very well. I get a .mov file as output and can use it in FCP. I had no luck with the Black Magic devices and have a friend who was using the Intensity Shuttle and also finds it sometimes has problems.

It is surprising that there are so few solutions for a problem that so many of us have…

Bill Parsons replied to the discussion Can we talk 4K/60p camcorders in the forum Creative Community Conversations

Fri, 14 May 2021 20:12:51 +0000

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I have been using the DVX200 for better than a year and like it. I have been using Panasonic videocam’s for many years, initially because the iris steps were smaller than those for the alternative brands. Now, I like that they offer a Leica-designed lens.

I video a lot of stage work, particularly dance, and the background is usually black so…

Bill Parsons replied to the discussion Digitize VHS using FCPX in the forum Apple Final Cut Pro

Thu, 13 May 2021 15:37:18 +0000

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Thanks to all. I am somewhat patiently waiting for the device from Elgato to arrive today. I am hoping that it will transfer to my MBP properly. I was somewhat ridiculously seeking the best video capture device. Of course, when I look at the images from S-VHS and VHS tapes that are 20 years old, I realize that there isn’t much point. The VHS…

Bill Parsons replied to the discussion Digitize VHS using FCPX in the forum Apple Final Cut Pro

Sat, 08 May 2021 22:23:39 +0000

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A further question about composite to component:

I am considering a converter and am looking at 2 boxes that are quite similar:

Composite S Video to Component RGB Multi Media Format Converter

and

Composite S-Video to Component Video RGB Sync On Green Converter

I want to connect video devices that output composite (yellow-white-red) via rca plugs to…

Bill Parsons replied to the discussion Digitize VHS using FCPX in the forum Apple Final Cut Pro

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:58:20 +0000

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Pablo, thank you for your response. The problem I am having is that my video sources only provide composite outputs and the Black magic device only accepts component inputs. I have found a device from Elgato that converts composite into a usb feed, but I have yet to test it. When it arrives, I should be able to capture to a computer — using…

Bill Parsons started the discussion Digitize VHS using FCPX in the forum Apple Final Cut Pro

Fri, 07 May 2021 20:24:48 +0000

Digitize VHS using FCPX

I would like to stream VHS and S-VHS tapes into final Cut Pro X on my MacBookPro. What device is recommended to feed FCPX?

I have been trying with a Black Magic UltraStudio HD Mini, fed a component signal generated by a Black Magic Intensity Shuttle. The Intensity Shuttle is powered by usb from my computer and has Yellow-White-Red composite…