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Timecode slipping?
by Chad Greene on May 11, 2007 at 4:31:52 pm

I have heard that capturing footage via Firewire can be inaccurate. More specifically that the timecode (on recapturing) can slip or be off by up to 7 frames. Let me give you an example of my understanding. If I were to capture three hour via firewire, cut a few spots (offline), then capture only the footage I used (online), I could find some clips not starting at my chosen in-point.

Has anyone ever heard of this?

I am forced to capture some new footage via firewire for an offline, and will later have to capture it again to do the online, then a third time when converting everything to HD (please don't ask why... I would have to write a book to explain it).

Ultimately, I am wondering how big of a problem I am creating. If the timecode is off by even ONE frame will be VERY PROBLEMATIC.

Any information will be much appreciated.

Chad Greene
Mahoney Media Group
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dual 2GHz G5, 2GB Ram, OS 10.3.9
FCP 5.0.4, Kona-HL


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