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DVCPRO HD and click on Capture Now. Device control

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Keep in mind that the FireWire ports on the cameras are only active in non-native modes, meaning that any format with an "N" after it (i.e. 720 24PN). 24P and 30P DVCPRO HD can still be recorded by simply selecting the mode without an "N" (i.e. 720 24P, not 24PN). In some cases, these recorders do a pulldown removal before writing the file so that they are capable of recording in true 24P or 30P. Another consideration is that variable frame rates only record in native modes on the smaller cameras and there will be no variable frame rate on output to the hard disk recorder . Cameras such as the Varicam 2700 continue to output DVCPRO HD over firewire (at 59.94 with pull-down flags if required) regardless of frame rate. Additionally, the hard disk recorder carries its own proprietary naming system which does not include metadata from the camera. Hard disk recorders used to excel in long-form videography applications such as weddings, games, live events or in-studio applications. However, P2 card capacities have increased to 64GB. This size increase as well as many P2 cameras offering up to five P2 card slots has limited the need for 3rd party hard disk recorders. In addition, hard disks have a limited tolerance for harsh conditions and vibration such as might be found at a rock concert or in more extreme situations. For Dual-link 4:4:4 recording from the VariCam 3700, there are three major options. These include recorders from S-Two, Codex and KG (Keisoku-Giken) These products offer different record capabilities, but generally will record this content as uncompressed DPX files. Please contact Panasonic or these companies for further information on 4:4:4 record workflows. DIRECT CAPTURE IN FCP: FCP can capture the FireWire DVCPRO HD stream directly to disk using the Log & Capture window (command-8). Here we see the Log and Capture window. To capture DVCPRO HD, simply connect the camera via FireWire, open Log & Capture, set the "Capture/Input" to DVCPRO HD and click on Capture Now. Device control should be set to DVCPRO HD. However, a generic FireWire setting should work fine as well. 13

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Keep in mind that the FireWire ports on the cameras are only active in non-native modes, meaning that any format with
an “N” after it (i.e. 720 24PN).
24P and 30P DVCPRO HD can still be recorded by simply selecting the mode without an
“N” (i.e. 720 24P, not 24PN). In some cases, these recorders do a pulldown removal before writing the file so that they
are capable of recording in true 24P or 30P.
Another consideration is that variable frame rates only record in native modes on the smaller cameras and there will
be no variable frame rate on output to the hard disk recorder . Cameras such as the Varicam 2700 continue to output
DVCPRO HD over firewire (at 59.94 with pull-down flags if required) regardless of frame rate.
Additionally, the hard disk
recorder carries its own proprietary naming system which does not include metadata from the camera.
Hard disk recorders used to excel in long-form videography applications such as weddings, games, live events or
in-studio applications. However, P2 card capacities have increased to 64GB.
This size increase as well as many P2
cameras offering up to five P2 card slots has limited the need for 3
rd
party hard disk recorders.
In addition, hard disks
have a limited tolerance for harsh conditions and vibration such as might be found at a rock concert or in more extreme
situations.
For Dual-link 4:4:4 recording from the VariCam 3700, there are three major options.
These include recorders from S-Two,
Codex and KG (Keisoku-Giken)
These products offer different record capabilities, but generally will record this content
as uncompressed
DPX
files.
Please contact Panasonic or these companies for further information on 4:4:4 record
workflows.
DIRECT CAPTURE IN FCP:
FCP can capture the FireWire DVCPRO HD stream directly to disk using the Log & Capture window (command-8).
Here
we see the Log and Capture window.
To capture DVCPRO HD, simply connect the camera via
FireWire, open Log & Capture, set the “Capture/Input” to
DVCPRO HD and click on Capture Now. Device control
should be set to DVCPRO HD. However, a generic FireWire
setting should work fine as well.