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Richard Krider · July 13th, 2005, 09:51 AM

Have the FS-4 and it's working as designed. My question concerns the multiple (9 minute) files/clips created.
Can someone discuss the advantages or disadvantages of combining or leaving the clips as segments. I edit with Vegas and know that I can bring in the clips and combine on the timeline but I'm wondering if starting with one large file which I then pull clips at my split points would be prefered.
Any comments?

Mark Geiser · July 13th, 2005, 10:24 AM

I think as the files flow seamlessly together in the timeline it doesn't really matter...Although I would prefer lots of smaller files, that way if one corrupts you dont loose it all, and then have to go to tape to collect it.

Having used it for several weddings it really is not an issue. Plus also the fact that it names the files using the date and time is genius for getting clips in the right chronological order, as well as being able to search for certain clips. I know you can use DV start/stop detect in FCP but that does not give them file names.

Using the FS4 for me has saved almost a days work per video, easily..

Mark

Ron Edwards · July 13th, 2005, 11:44 AM

Does the unit designed for the JVC 5000 (JVC 5001) work the same way?
ie: The DTE will make multiple clips but the time line between clips is unbroken?

Daniel Kohl · July 13th, 2005, 04:36 PM

Ron,

The FS-3 uses the same scheme as the FS-4. So the answer is yes.

July 13th, 2005, 09:51 AM	#1
Richard Krider Tourist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 4	Comment discuss - mutiple files/clips Have the FS-4 and it's working as designed. My question concerns the multiple (9 minute) files/clips created. Can someone discuss the advantages or disadvantages of combining or leaving the clips as segments. I edit with Vegas and know that I can bring in the clips and combine on the timeline but I'm wondering if starting with one large file which I then pull clips at my split points would be prefered. Any comments?

July 13th, 2005, 11:44 AM	#3
Ron Edwards Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fairview Heights, Illinois Posts: 148	unbroken timeline? Does the unit designed for the JVC 5000 (JVC 5001) work the same way? ie: The DTE will make multiple clips but the time line between clips is unbroken?

July 13th, 2005, 04:36 PM	#4
Daniel Kohl Contributor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 571	Ron, The FS-3 uses the same scheme as the FS-4. So the answer is yes. __________________ Daniel Kohl Frankenstein meets XL1

July 13th, 2005, 10:24 AM	#2
Mark Geiser Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: london Posts: 59	I think as the files flow seamlessly together in the timeline it doesn't really matter...Although I would prefer lots of smaller files, that way if one corrupts you dont loose it all, and then have to go to tape to collect it. Having used it for several weddings it really is not an issue. Plus also the fact that it names the files using the date and time is genius for getting clips in the right chronological order, as well as being able to search for certain clips. I know you can use DV start/stop detect in FCP but that does not give them file names. Using the FS4 for me has saved almost a days work per video, easily.. Mark