System information
Notes:
n If you are using a DVD-based video camera, you can use the Import DVD Camcorder Disc
dialog to import your video into your Vegas Pro project. For more information, see "Importing
Video from a DVD Camcorder" on page 101.
n If you are using an XDCAM camera, you can use the XDCAM Explorer window to import
XDCAM clips from a camera or deck. For more information, see "Importing XDCAM Discs" on
page 410.
1.
From the File menu, choose Capture Video (or click the Capture Video button on the Project
Media window).
2. A dialog is displayed to allow you to choose how you want to capture video:
a. Select the DV radio button if you want to capture DV or Video for Windows clips using the
video capture application specified on the Video tab of the Preferences dialog. For more
information, see "Preferences - Video Tab" on page 582.
b. Select the HDV or SDI radio button if you want to capture SDI/HDV clips using the internal
Vegas Pro video capture application.
If you always capture from the same device, select the Always use the selected format
check box, and you won't be prompted to choose a capture format again. You can change
the format later using the Video tab of the Preferences dialog.
3. Click the OK button to start the selected video capture application.
4. Capture your video:
n To learn how to capture DV clips with Sony Video Capture, see the online help.
n To learn how to capture HDV clips, see "Capturing HDV Clips" on page 403.
n To learn how to capture clips from a tape deck via an SDI (serial digital interface) card, see
"Capturing from an SDI Card" on page 122.
5. When you're finished capturing, your video is added to the Project Media list.
Capturing from an SDI Card
If you have an SDI card, you can use the card to capture video and print to tape from the timeline. For
more information, see "Printing Video to Tape from the Timeline" on page 503.
The following procedure will guide you through the process of capturing clips from the an SDI card.
Before you begin capturing video, use the Capture Preferences dialog to configure your SDI card. For more
information, see "Capture Preferences" on page 125.
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