Specifications

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Capturing Footage
Capturing from a Non-timecode Source
Sometimes you have to capture from a source such as VHS, DAT, or DVD
that does not have timecode. Or you may have to capture from a satellite
or remote feed, where you have no deck control. Or you may choose to
capture without timecode simply to acquire video across a timecode break.
In these cases, Media Composer generates timecode based on the time of
day. The time-of-day timecode is arbitrary; it does not actually match indi-
vidual frames on the tape.
Capturing from a non-timecode source requires that you capture on-the-fly.
However, you can enter names and comments as usual.
To capture a non-timecode source:
1. In the Capture tool, click the Deck button
.
The system places a red circle with a line through it over the Deck but-
ton to indicate that a deck will not be used in the following procedure.
The Deck Control buttons are also removed.
NOTE If you need time-
code to recapture or
create an edit decision
list, for example, dub your
content to Beta tape or
some other timecode-
capable medium before
you capture.
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