Sony DXC-D35 52What Is ClipLink? ClipLink Operation Flow, Example System Configuration

1-52What Is ClipLink?

ClipLink Operation Flow

The ClipLinkTM function greatly improves the efficiency of the video production process as a whole by recording various editing-related data on tape when shooting. As such, ClipLink is a revolutionary function that transcends the conventional separation of shooting and editing.

Note

Next, begin rough editing by viewing the Index Pictures on the EditStation’s GUI display and rearranging them as you wish. This eliminates the difficult work of matching up a handwritten shot list with recorded scenes. After you have completed this rough editing, you can then transfer only the recordings needed for your video program.

The following is a detailed description of how to use the ClipLink function during the video production process.

Example System Configuration

The following illustration shows the optimum system

When an external equipment, such as VCR, is connected to the DV OUT connector, the ClipLink function will not work.

High-speed transfer of recordings

It is also possible to transfer the editing material itself between the DSR-85/85P and ES-7 at four times

configuration for using the ClipLink function. ClipLink operation is possible even with a system containing existing analog equipment. However, note that a part of functions are disabled.

How ClipLink Changes Video Production Techniques

The following describes various ways in which ClipLink1) video production differs from conventional video production.

Recording of ClipLink log data lightens the shooting workload

When you start shooting a scene, ClipLink log data such as the scene number and time code data are automatically recorded into the cassette memory. This eliminates the need for a conventional “shot list” compiled by someone using a stopwatch, clipboard and pencil. You can also designate unwanted scenes as “NG” (no good) and automatically skip all “NG” scenes when editing.

Recorded Index Pictures drastically cut editing time

The ClipLink function also features Index

normal speed. In other words, the transfer can be carried out in one fourth of the real time duration. It is of course possible to carry out a transfer at four times normal speed when backing up video and audio data recorded on the disk drive to the DSR-85/85P, or in the opposite direction when loading data backed up on the DSR-85/85P to the disk drive. Thus the time required is much shorter than with conventional equipment (for which, for example, transferring a 40-minute segment of video takes 40 minutes).

Note

When using a tape recorded by a DVCAM camcorder to transfer digital (video/audio/time code) signals at four times normal speed from the DSR-85/85P Digital Videocassette Recorder to the ES-7 EditStation for editing purposes, there must be about at least 40 seconds of recording on the tape before the IN point. To perform editing without problems, it is recommended that you pre-record at least 40 seconds of color bar signals at the beginning of the tape.

Shooting

DVCAM Camcorder (DXC-D35/D35WS + DSR-1 or DSR-135P)

ClipLink log data transfer

DSR-60a)/70/80/85b)(or

DSR-60Pa)/70P/80P/

85Pb)) Digital

Videocassette Recorder

DVCAM standard cassette or DVCAM mini cassette

Index Pictures: recorded on tape

ClipLink log data: recorded in cassette memory

ClipLink log data recorded onto DVCAM cassettes links shooting and editing operations.

ES-3/7 EditStation™ non-linear editing system

Index Pictures

Video output (QSDI)

ClipLink log data

RS-422A interface

Appendix

Pictures a time-saving tool for rough editing. Each Index Picture is a compressed image taken from the start of each scene, which is recorded onto the tape as a still picture. When editing, begin by transferring only the Index Pictures and the ClipLink log data to the EditStation’s hard disk. You can also transfer OK scenes only (“NG” scenes are skipped).

Editing

ES-3/7 EditStation™ non-linear editing system

DSR-60a)/70/80/85b)(or

DSR-60Pa)/70P/80P/

85Pb)) Digital

Videocassette Recorder

Actual AV data

QSDI input/output

Appendix

DXC-		..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
D35P/D35WSP(CE)V1	DXC-D35/D35WS(UC)
		1) The ClipLink system is a video production system which
		uses the cassette memory function.
		102 Appendix

a)The DSR-60/60P is a videocassette player.

b)Between the DSR-85/85P and ES-7, quadruple transfer is possible through the QSDI.

Appendix 103