System information

Select the Enable HDV scene detection check box on the General tab of the Capture
Preferences dialog if you want to create multiple files if scene changes are detected.
When the check box is cleared, HDV clips will be captured to a single file. For more
information, see "Capture Preferences" on page 125.
4. You're ready to start editing on the timeline. For more information, see "Editing HDV Video on the
Timeline" on page 404.
Editing HDV Video on the Timeline
You can use native HDV footage (called transport streams) files just like any other supported media type on
the timeline.
1. Import the clips from your HDV camera to your local hard drive. For more information, see
"Capturing HDV Clips" on page 403.
2. Drag your captured clips from the Explorer or Project Media window to the timeline to create events.
3. Edit your project as needed. For more information, see "Editing events on the timeline" on page 133.
4. Render your project or print to tape. For more information, see "Rendering Projects (Render As)" on
page 515 and "Printing Video to HDV Tape" on page 511.
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