[Richard Boddington]

Thanks, yes it has been suggested to me to make a 29.97 EDL and then “convert” it to 23.98, load it into the edit computer and assemble. Checking each edit as we go.

I’m going to run a short test using this method. If it works fine, if not then I’ll have to upgrade to FCP 5 and a new Pro Mac. Or rent time on an Avid that has been set up to handle projects like this.

Richard

[Richard Boddington]

Thanks for the informative response.

I’ll check on the 29.97 list to 23.98 route. I can easily create a 29.97 EDL of course.

I’m looking at Cinema Tools, but now it’s packaged with a ton of stuff I don’t need to make a cuts only EDL.

I have a Mac version of Premiere that allows you to capture the time code from a time code window on the tape. It uses a contrast system to read the code.

If I have the post house make my DVCAM down converts using visual time code that has the “true” time code in the window, would that work better? Then also change the timebase to 24fps?

Just thinking outloud here.

Thanks
Richard

[Richard Boddington]

So was Cinema Tools available as a separate program for FCP 2?

R,