UM:Vtr Capture

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Video Capture

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The VTR Capture screen is accessible from the library screen via the ..List Capture button.

 

This brings up the list capture screen, with two options on the bottom left:

 

Data Capture - this is the mode used for batch capturing digital media.
VTR Capture - this is the mode for capturing media from tape.

 

For capturing from a VTR deck, press the VTR Capture button.

 

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The Control tab is where the interactive controls for carrying out a video capture are located.

 

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Prior to attempting any capture you should always review and adjust all the values in the settings tab as appropriate for your material and composition.

Capture Locations

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Defaults : As per general.prefs preference file.

 

Use the tick boxes to choose which data streams to capture - video, audio or both.

 

The capture paths are shown and can be edited in place, or set via the file browser (click the file-browser-icon

 

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If you change a path here, the new location will be saved to the general.prefs preference file.

 

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For optimal performance, the audio and video capture locations should be set to separate disk volumes in order to optimise concurrent disk-writes (and minimise interference). For example, capture video to the S:\ volume and audio to the W:\ volume.

Deck Status

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The deck status is displayed in a summary line at the bottom of the controls tab.

 

Information displayed is :

 

VTR/deck model,
Frame rate
Control status.

 

If the VTR deck is record inhibited, this will be shown as REC Lock.

Capture Methods

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There are three main methods for performing a video capture:

 

Capture Marked - specify an in and an out point, then capture this marked region.
Capture Live - start recording as the VTR plays
Capture List - import and then capture from a list (e.g. an EDL).

 

The Capture Single operation is discussed as part of the Capture List section.

 

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