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Audio/Video Media Editing - Importing and Exporting
[2005.12.05]
[ Frequently Asked Questions | Importing and Exporting ]
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When importing video files into the computer for editing, see what kind of media you are importing from. If you have a MiniDV tape without a camcorder, you can use the DV deck at the MVMac-4 station. If you have a DV camcorder, you can plug it in to any station using the FireWire cord on the desk.
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 Media Converter / FireWire DV Device Warning:
To avoid DV conflicts only one DV device can be powered on at a time! If you are using a DV Camcorder, then TURN OFF THE MEDIA CONVERTER. Likewise, if you need to use the Media Converter to covert digital to analog, you will need to TURN OFF THE DV CAMCORDER/DECK.
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[ Importing from MiniDV tape or DV Camcorder | Importing from VHS or Hi8 Camcorder ]
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Importing from MiniDV tape or DV Camcorder [ back to importing ]
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- TURN OFF THE MEDIA CONVERTER - See the warning.
- If using a DV Camcorder, connect the cable, power on, and insert the tape.
- If using the DV Deck on MVMac-4, power on and insert the tape. DO NOT INSERT Hi8 tapes into this deck!
- Use the video-editing software of your choice to import the video.
 iMovie HD
- Switch to "Camera Mode" by using the "Mode Switch"
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If the DV device is working and connected correctly, there will be a small arrow beneath the camera icon, which will display your device name when clicked. If there is more than one item in the list, identify your device number and power off the other devices to avoid signal conflict.
- Use the playback controls on the DV device to find the video you want to import.
- Click the "Import" button to start importing.
 Final Cut Pro HD
- Open the "Log and Capture" window which can be found in the "File" menu, or press Command+8.
- Push the "Play" button on the screen and immediately "Capture Now".
If the screen which pops up stays black for a while, press ESC to stop the import, click on the "Capture Settings" tab on the right side, and under "Device Control", change it to "Non-Controllable Device", then try the previous steps again.
- The video clips will appear in the Project Bin.
Importing from VHS or Hi8 Camcorder [ back to importing ]
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- Turn on the Media Converter and switch to "Analog In" - See the warning.
- If using VHS, power on, jog channel to L-1, and insert the tape. NOTE - The VCR will not be able to change channels without a remote when a VHS tape has already been inserted. Either change the VCR channel before inserting the tape, or you may also check out a remote from the Front Desk.
- If using a Hi8 camcorder (or any other analog device you want to connect through S-Video or a 3-plug yellow/red/white RCA cable), connect the cable, power on and insert tape.
- Use the video-editing software of your choice to import the video.
- iMovie HD
- Switch to "Camera Mode" by using the "Mode Switch" .
If the DV device is working and connected correctly, there will be a small arrow beneath the camera icon, which will display your device name when clicked. Make sure you are connecting to the correct device.
- With the VCR, find where you want to start importing, go back a few seconds, then push play. Make sure you can see video on the computer screen.
- Click the "Import" button to start importing.
- Final Cut Pro HD
- Open the "Log and Capture" window which can be found in the "File" menu, or press Command+8.
- On the right side of the "Log and Capture" window, open the "Capture Settings" tab and for "Device Control" change "Firewire NTSC" to "Non-Controllable Device".
- With the VCR, find where you want to start importing, go back a few seconds, then push play. Make sure you can see video on the computer screen.
- Click the "Capture Now" button when you want to start importing.
If the screen which pops up stays black for a while, press ESC to stop the import, click on the "Capture Settings" tab on the right side, and under "Device Control", change it to "Non-Controllable Device", then try the previous steps again.
- The video clips will appear in the Project Bin.
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