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[nosweatjonny] “o you mean just simply uncheck the audio preview box in the log and capture window to mute the audio during capture,”
Yes, that.
Then give it a try and let us know.
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Do you have your MONITORING set so that you hear the audio from the computer…
DURING the CAPTURE?If so, disable that and do not monitor audio via the computer audio DURING CAPTURE, but only listen from the camera’s audio.
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he recommended way to “save” these broken TC tapes is to FireWire dub from the original to a new tape. Under most conditions this will result in continuous TC on the dub (if you’re using a “pro” deck, make sure it it set for INTERNAL TC.) Most camcorders ignore the TC on the original tape anyway and always generate their own. You would then only capture the newly dubbed tape.
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The first thing to always try is to Quit FCP, Restart the Mac, Open your FCP project and try again.
Next:
THE FOLLOWING COMES FROM THE KEN STONE WEBSITE:
“Over 5,000 years ago Confucius wrote: ‘If you are toiling away, you have changed nothing and FCP heads South on you, [starts behaving in strange ways] then it is time to trash your FCP Preferences.’ ”Click the following link for instructions.
https://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/trashing_fcp_prefs.html
A great way to do this is to use “FCP Rescue” a free Apple Script that will Trash the Preferences for you (and restore nearly all of your user settings afterward).
There are versions for FCP (Pro) & FCE (Express) and a new one for FCP 5.Download these free Apple Scripts at
https://fcprescue.andersholck.com/
or
https://pistolerapost2.com/fcprescue/This is one FCP tip that has helped in solving hundreds of “odd” problems.
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15 frames is a half-second in NTSC.
That said, if you are still having problems, TRASH the FCP Preferences.
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A. Video you want inside the text should be on V2
B. Title should be on V1
C. Select the Clip on V2 (the Graphic Fill)
D. Modify>Composite Modes>Travel Matte Alpha -
THE FOLLOWING COMES FROM THE KEN STONE WEBSITE:
“Over 5,000 years ago Confucius wrote: ‘If you are toiling away, you have changed nothing and FCP heads South on you, [starts behaving in strange ways] then it is time to trash your FCP Preferences.’ ”Click the following link for instructions.
https://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/trashing_fcp_prefs.html
A great way to do this is to use “FCP Rescue” a free Apple Script that will Trash the Preferences for you (and restore nearly all of your user settings afterward).
There are versions for FCP (Pro) & FCE (Express) and a new one for FCP 5.Download these free Apple Scripts at
https://fcprescue.andersholck.com/
or
https://pistolerapost2.com/fcprescue/This is one FCP tip that has helped in solving hundreds of “odd” problems.
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The first thing to always try is to Quit FCP, Restart the Mac, Open your FCP project and try again.
Next:
THE FOLLOWING COMES FROM THE KEN STONE WEBSITE:
“Over 5,000 years ago Confucius wrote: ‘If you are toiling away, you have changed nothing and FCP heads South on you, [starts behaving in strange ways] then it is time to trash your FCP Preferences.’ ”Click the following link for instructions.
https://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/trashing_fcp_prefs.html
A great way to do this is to use “FCP Rescue” a free Apple Script that will Trash the Preferences for you (and restore nearly all of your user settings afterward).
There are versions for FCP (Pro) & FCE (Express) and a new one for FCP 5.Download these free Apple Scripts at
https://fcprescue.andersholck.com/
or
https://pistolerapost2.com/fcprescue/This is one FCP tip that has helped in solving hundreds of “odd” problems.
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[Shane Ross] “Matte, that would work if he had a DV camera, but he doesn’t. He has an HDV camera, and that is a new beast entirely.
HDV will not pass the signal thru the camera or even deck like DV does. The format is too complex.”
I answered based on the specific part of the question.
No mention of HDV other than that was the kind of camcorder owned.From the question:
[Jemgurl] “I don’t have a DV deck yet, so i will be using my sony hvr-z1u HDV camera to feed the FCP timeline out by FW and into the monitor via RCA. Will also be using the cam to feed out VCR/DVD signal VIA RCA into the camera and then into the computer via FW.
While we’re on the topic, anywhere to purchase affordable DV/mini DV decks? I am not too keen in buying the new pricy HDV deck.”I had to assume the down-convert in the camera to DV before capture to FCP.
HDV output has a very limited use these days.I know many who shoot with HDTV or HDV but edit SD.
I answered the question as posted.
But we all know that sometimes the question is not ALWAYS posted correctly.You picked up for the HDV answer, and now we’ve got it “covered.”
😉
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That’s one of the most popular methods of monitoring FCP in a small DV edit bay.
Monitoring FCP on an external video monitor is as easy as:
Mac > Camcorder > Monitor.Here’s how to connect it, step-by-step:
1. “Quit” the Final Cut Pro program.
2. Connect your camcorder to the Mac via FireWire.
3. Hook any standard monitor or TV (with a video input) to the outputs on your DV camcorder.
You can use the standard (usually colored yellow) video cable or the “S-video” output from the camcorder if the monitor has one of those kind of inputs.You should ALSO hook up the AUDIO outputs from the camcorder to the same monitor, or any “amplified speakers” so you can monitor the FCP audio along with the video.
4. Turn ON the camcorder. Switch it to the VCR (player) mode, but don’t put a tape in it (unless you intend to record from FCP to a DV tape.)
5. Turn ON the Video Monitor and set to view the “Video Input”.
6. Open Final Cut Pro on the Mac.
7. In FCP, make sure under the pulldown menu: View > External > ALL FRAMES is set.
You should now see the output of FCP on the camcorder’s viewfinder screen AND the external monitor.
You will also hear FCP’s audio from the speakers that you connected to the camcorder.
As far as an inexpensive “deck”, I can say I use home video DV camcorders with great success.
In my car, I always carry a DV tape that was recorded on one of my “good” camcorders.
If I happen to pass a pawn shop and can stop, I look for used gear.
If there’s a “bargain price” on a DV camcorder, I’ll bring in my DV tape and play it just to see if the heads are aligned to my “known-good” master.I’ve paid as little as $90 for a little Sharp DV camcorder with the LCD on the back. A “spare deck” for only $90 is not a bad deal. Plus, I could even use it as an “extra” shooting cam under “dangerous conditions” and not worry about damaging my better gear.
The most versatile camcorders and decks are from SONY and PANASONIC.
With these brands (but NOT most other brands), the home video units will PLAYBACK tapes recorded on “pro” camcorders at DVCAM speed.
They will, of course, not RECORD in DVCAM speed, but they are designed to play this format perfectly so you can use them to dub to other units or Capture from DVCAM tapes.