DV tape timecode + audio problems. FCP at DVinfo.net

Katie Maguire · February 6th, 2009, 05:27 PM

Hi,
I have a dv tape that will not capture into FCP because there are major problems with the source tape.
I tried dubbing the tape to another mini dv, thinking that it was a dropped time code issue.
However, upon doing this, I realized that the second tape was even worse than the master.
There are huge chunks of audio missing from the tape.

I know I will not be able to use most of the audio on this tape, but I CAN use the image. Is there any way I can capture the image seamlessly in capture now without the audio so that I can ADR the sound later?

Thanks,
Katie

Shaun Roemich · February 6th, 2009, 06:04 PM

Do you know anyone with an OLD version of FCP, like 1.2.5 or 2? The early versions were VERY non-discriminatory and would just capture whatever you fed it, regardless of how many problems it may cause down the road. Drop outs? No problem, just don't expect the audio to line up.

Katie Maguire · February 7th, 2009, 01:28 PM

Unfortunately, it's really hard to find people who have the old version of any program these days because of constant updates.
But thanks for the advice.

Battle Vaughan · February 9th, 2009, 10:22 AM

In log and capture, click on clip settings, deselect the audio option to enable video only recording. If the timecode is badly broken you may be able to capture disconnected pieces by setting in and out points and using the "log clip" function. Hope this helps / Battle Vaughan/miamiherald.com video team

Piero Fiorani · February 10th, 2009, 05:19 PM

I'd also try the Non-Controllable Device preset. Timecode should be ignored using this preset.

Piero

Robert Lane · February 10th, 2009, 07:40 PM

Piero's suggestion is on the mark: Use "Capture Now" with a non-controllable device preset. Then Final Cut will capture whatever you feed it regardless if there's audio, timecode or not.

Josh Mellicker · February 11th, 2009, 02:02 PM

If all else fails, you could always try analog- going S-Video out into another camcorder.

Martin Mayer · February 11th, 2009, 02:04 PM

Try capturing in iMovie (more forgiving), then exporting to FCP.

February 6th, 2009, 05:27 PM	#1
Katie Maguire Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bryn Mawr, PA Posts: 31	DV tape timecode + audio problems. FCP Hi, I have a dv tape that will not capture into FCP because there are major problems with the source tape. I tried dubbing the tape to another mini dv, thinking that it was a dropped time code issue. However, upon doing this, I realized that the second tape was even worse than the master. There are huge chunks of audio missing from the tape. I know I will not be able to use most of the audio on this tape, but I CAN use the image. Is there any way I can capture the image seamlessly in capture now without the audio so that I can ADR the sound later? Thanks, Katie

February 6th, 2009, 06:04 PM	#2
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	Do you know anyone with an OLD version of FCP, like 1.2.5 or 2? The early versions were VERY non-discriminatory and would just capture whatever you fed it, regardless of how many problems it may cause down the road. Drop outs? No problem, just don't expect the audio to line up. __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

February 11th, 2009, 02:04 PM	#8
Martin Mayer Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 416	Try capturing in iMovie (more forgiving), then exporting to FCP. __________________ Martin at HeadSpin HD on Blu-ray

February 7th, 2009, 01:28 PM	#3
Katie Maguire Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bryn Mawr, PA Posts: 31	Unfortunately, it's really hard to find people who have the old version of any program these days because of constant updates. But thanks for the advice.

February 9th, 2009, 10:22 AM	#4
Battle Vaughan Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL USA Posts: 1,505	In log and capture, click on clip settings, deselect the audio option to enable video only recording. If the timecode is badly broken you may be able to capture disconnected pieces by setting in and out points and using the "log clip" function. Hope this helps / Battle Vaughan/miamiherald.com video team

February 10th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#5
Piero Fiorani New Boot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Milano - Italy Posts: 11	I'd also try the Non-Controllable Device preset. Timecode should be ignored using this preset. Piero

February 10th, 2009, 07:40 PM	#6
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,823 Images: 15	Piero's suggestion is on the mark: Use "Capture Now" with a non-controllable device preset. Then Final Cut will capture whatever you feed it regardless if there's audio, timecode or not.

February 11th, 2009, 02:02 PM	#7
Josh Mellicker DV Creators Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 91	If all else fails, you could always try analog- going S-Video out into another camcorder.