Working with an NLE, Other information

(d) Timecode on compact flash

Timecode is usually used to indicate a place on a linear medium, such as tape. As such, it is worth reconsidering how timecode is used when recording onto compact flash.

If the content is also being recorded onto tape, it is usually best to record the same timecode to the compact flash as is being recorded to tape. This will help with the locating of content on the tapes at a later date.

Note. The timecode recorded to tape and compact flash will match to within a few frames, but will not be an exact match.

If just recording to compact flash, then it is worth considering recording ‘time of day’ timecode. The main reason for this is that the filenames will then all contain the time and date that the clip was recorded. This gives an easy way of identifying which clips are required, and in multi-camera shoots, aligning the shots taken by multiple cameras on a NLE timeline.

Working with an NLE

It is generally recommended that you run the latest version of the editing system that you have chosen. The latest version will include all the updates available for bug fixes and support for newer products. Many older versions of editing systems may not work, or may not work as well, with the content from the compact flash cards.

If you are running Apple Final Cut Pro, then first you should install the Sony plug-in which is available from the Sony website. Once this is installed it will be possible to bring in the content off the compact flash using the ‘Log and Transfer’ tool.

If you are working with Sony Vegas or Thomson Edius, then it is possible to bring content in directly onto the timeline.

When using Avid Media Composer, the content be imported into the media bin. Avid Media Composer can perform a quick import for HDV content and will extract the audio for editing.

More information on integrating with editing systems and links to the software downloads are available for download from our website.

Other information

Further information on these products can be found on the Sony products in the HDV section at www.sonybiz.net/hdv or from the HVR-MRC1 page.

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HVR-MRC1 specifications

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