Re: HDCAM offline capture - what capture preset?

Hey Flashelk.

[flashelk] "How do I deternine the frame rate that a HDCAM cassette utilizes? There is no accompanying documentation with or on the tapes. We do not even know the camera used. I know - not an ideal situation."

Until you know what frame rate it is, there will be no point in starting the off-line. One way is to stuff a tape in the VTR and see what lights up on the display. The other is to call the DOP/Camera Operator - but your (line)producer/director should really be on top of this! Do you have a log? And is there any suggestions on that?

BTW: How many tapes do you have? And do you have enough storage to go straight for doing everything in OnLine quality? (At this point, it would be good to know what HD-SDI board and general setup your fcp is using?)



All the Best
Mads
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