Enzo Tedeschi
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Bri,
I have not used FCE, but in FCP, I would cut a shot into the timeline first, and THEN reverse the clip you cut in in the manner you describe. You can then adjust the in and out once it’s in the timeline.
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I did a project similar to what you are describing on FCP last year – each tape went in as one long clip (an hour each). I had no problems. Shorter clips are easier to manage as a general rule, but as both cameras were never stopped other than to change tapes, it made syncing up the two angles a breeze.
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Have you done an external device refresh from within FCP? Also, FCP prefers it when your deck is powered on before you launch the App.
I have never actually ever tried to digitise to a hard drive from a camera that was daisychained on the same port (if I have read your post correctly that’s what you’re doing?) – I don’t think that’s gonna work anyway…
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Also pays to have a quick look through previous posts:
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Personally, I find one widescreen monitor for the Mac OK for FCP. One of those and a smaller, say 17″ just to use for bins etc is ideal. If you plan on FCP using 4:3 monitors for the Mac, I certainly recommend two of them, or you’ll get cramped real quick.
And to echo Gunleik’s comments, consider an external video monitor for your vision. It’s a must wether your Mac has one screen or ten!
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Amen to that.
I’d even go so far as to suggest bumping the RAM up to 2Gb if you can. Stretch your dollar as far as you can, you’ll be glad you did in the long run.
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https://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/finalcutpro/upgradeguide.html
is the main thrust of the upgrades from 4 to 5.
Haven’t used the multicam feature yet – are you positive it’s not in the manual or FCP’s Help?
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Use Quicktime Pro – very easy and very quick. You want 16-bit, 48Khz AIFF files with no compression.
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No worries, Rick.
Happy Holidays!
Enzo Tedeschi
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Rick,
There probably isn’t a great deal you can do without buying some extra kit.
Try a timebase-corrector: this can sometimes stabilise the signal enough for the DV unit to cope. They can be expensive, though. You can pick up cheaper “domestic”-level kits from electronics shops here in Australia, but not sure where you are. “Dr. Video” is a popular one here.
Also, you could try and run the tapes into a different DV recorder – some are more sensitive than others.
Enzo Tedeschi
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