Multi cam sync at DVinfo.net

Chris Fritsche · January 27th, 2007, 01:45 PM

ok so I have an XL2 and GL1, is there a way to get these to sync when I shoot, so I don't have to spend time inpost matching up audio signatures?

John Miller · January 27th, 2007, 02:12 PM

Can you be more specific?

Do you want to record to tape on each one and be able to sync them?

Or do you can to record directly to disk?

If the latter and, if using Windows, you can use our Enosoft DV Processor to synchronously capture from two or more DV devices. They can be connected to the same computer or to separate computers on a local network. Starting capture on one computer will automatically start the other. If you capture to external drives, then it's a simple matter to connect both drivers to your editing machine later.

We have an example clip (heavily compressed to WMV) that shows the output from two camcorders. The audio track is the composite of both - you can hear (actually, you can't!) that the two audio tracks are perfectly sync'd.

(Disclaimer: Artistic content leaves a lot to be desired!)

http://www.enosoft.net/products/enodvproc/RemoteDV.wmv

(The two clips were dropped onto Premiere Pro's timeline as-is, no repositioning).

Chris Fritsche · January 27th, 2007, 02:41 PM

sorry tape on both, but I also i 2 firestore drive, that I could use..just not sure how to sync time code on two seperate cameras for tape recording...I know my XL2 manual says I can do multiple XL2's, but it says nothing about an XL2 and GL-1,

also how would I do it using the Friestore...(other than pushing the record button at the same time)???

Dale Guthormsen · January 27th, 2007, 11:23 PM

Chris,

I am in the same boat as you are. I shoot an event on the 17th and will use a xl and a gl to shoot.
I was advised to use a clapper for a spike in audio or shoot of a a strobe light. then use these as your reference points to start you post.

If there is a better way i want to hear it too!!!

January 27th, 2007, 01:45 PM	#1
Chris Fritsche Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston, TX (Cypress to be exact) Posts: 169	Multi cam sync ok so I have an XL2 and GL1, is there a way to get these to sync when I shoot, so I don't have to spend time inpost matching up audio signatures?

January 27th, 2007, 11:23 PM	#4
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Chris, I am in the same boat as you are. I shoot an event on the 17th and will use a xl and a gl to shoot. I was advised to use a clapper for a spike in audio or shoot of a a strobe light. then use these as your reference points to start you post. If there is a better way i want to hear it too!!! __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

January 27th, 2007, 02:12 PM	#2
John Miller Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hillsborough, NC, USA Posts: 968	Can you be more specific? Do you want to record to tape on each one and be able to sync them? Or do you can to record directly to disk? If the latter and, if using Windows, you can use our Enosoft DV Processor to synchronously capture from two or more DV devices. They can be connected to the same computer or to separate computers on a local network. Starting capture on one computer will automatically start the other. If you capture to external drives, then it's a simple matter to connect both drivers to your editing machine later. We have an example clip (heavily compressed to WMV) that shows the output from two camcorders. The audio track is the composite of both - you can hear (actually, you can't!) that the two audio tracks are perfectly sync'd. (Disclaimer: Artistic content leaves a lot to be desired!) http://www.enosoft.net/products/enodvproc/RemoteDV.wmv (The two clips were dropped onto Premiere Pro's timeline as-is, no repositioning).

January 27th, 2007, 02:41 PM	#3
Chris Fritsche Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston, TX (Cypress to be exact) Posts: 169	sorry tape on both, but I also i 2 firestore drive, that I could use..just not sure how to sync time code on two seperate cameras for tape recording...I know my XL2 manual says I can do multiple XL2's, but it says nothing about an XL2 and GL-1, also how would I do it using the Friestore...(other than pushing the record button at the same time)???