Specifications

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Capturing Footage
LOGGING INDIVIDUAL SHOTS OR GROUPS OF SHOTS
Do you log individual shots or log groups of shots? Here is a critical evaluation of three methods:
Method 1: Log each shot.
Each shot is logged as a separate clip.
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Advantage: The log is the most accurate representation of material on the source tapes.
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Advantage: It’s the best method for sorting and sifting, so you can easily locate clips in the
bin. (Sorting and sifting are covered in Chapter 12.)
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Disadvantage: Capturing is slow because of the separate tape preroll needed for each clip.
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Disadvantage: This method may input extra material because overlap may be logged for
each clip.
Method 2: Log groups of shots.
Groups of shots are logged into a single clip. This is useful for logging multiple takes of a scene,
multiple shots in a sequence, or several shots of short duration.
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Advantage: Capturing is faster because you reduce preroll and record overlap.
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Disadvantage: The log is not as detailed as method 1.
Method 3: Log each shot and groups.
Log each shot, as in method 1. When you discover a group of consecutive shots that you want to
input, create separate clips for this series of consecutive shots. In your Capture custom column,
place a note to capture the group shot instead of each individual shot.
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Advantage: The group of shots will be captured, but the individual clips are still available for
sorting and sifting.
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Advantage: You create an accurate log, while reducing the capture time.
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Disadvantage: It takes longer to log.
To batch capture clips:
1. In the Capture tool, click the Cap/Log Mode button to return to
Capture mode.
The Record button appears.
2. Activate the bin with the clips you want to capture.
3. Select the clips you want to capture.
NOTE If the bin with the
logged clips is not active,
Batch Capture is not
available in the menu.
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