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Neil Kissoon · September 10th, 2003, 02:31 PM

Hey guy I'm new to pc editing. I'm shopping around for a pc. Now let me get this straight: Camera to pc via firewire. Cut then output only to a dvd. Which means I'll need a DVD burner? What do they mean when the film house wants the master for film transfer. Can I record from the pc to dv tape after I cut it..
I can't go back to DV tape.... Right
Thanks in advance...
Neil

K. Forman · September 10th, 2003, 03:10 PM

You can go back to dv tape. It's usually just a matter of plugging the firewire in, and exporting to tape. I'm not up on DVD, so I can't help you there. The only thing that comes to mind, is you are losing quality when you encode it to mpeg.

As far as the master tape, it depends on which place you go to. I believe most can accept dv or mini dv.

Rob Lohman · September 11th, 2003, 04:35 AM

If the film house wants a master let THEM explain what they want
and how they want it. They might accept a DV tape or harddisk
with DV on it.

Neil Kissoon · September 11th, 2003, 07:06 AM

Thanks guys for the info. I just don't have the money right now fro a dv burner. I'm shooting soon, with intent to transfer one day(pipe dream) so I don't want to limit my options. Thanks again guys...
Neil

Neil Kissoon · September 11th, 2003, 11:58 AM

Hey guys, when I export to from pc, do I need a dv recorder or does it got to the camera and I can record it from there?
Thanks

K. Forman · September 11th, 2003, 12:11 PM

I'm not sure what program you'll be using, but when you export it into the cam, it should- SHOULD- start recording. You may have to set the camera to VCR mode and press record.

Neil Kissoon · September 11th, 2003, 12:11 PM

thanks Keith

Glenn Chan · September 11th, 2003, 04:18 PM

Some PAL cameras have their inputs disabled. Otherwise you should be able to print your finished project onto DV tape.

September 10th, 2003, 02:31 PM	#1
Neil Kissoon Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NY Posts: 56	stupid pc editing questions Hey guy I'm new to pc editing. I'm shopping around for a pc. Now let me get this straight: Camera to pc via firewire. Cut then output only to a dvd. Which means I'll need a DVD burner? What do they mean when the film house wants the master for film transfer. Can I record from the pc to dv tape after I cut it.. I can't go back to DV tape.... Right Thanks in advance... Neil

September 11th, 2003, 04:35 AM	#3
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	If the film house wants a master let THEM explain what they want and how they want it. They might accept a DV tape or harddisk with DV on it. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 11th, 2003, 11:58 AM	#5
Neil Kissoon Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NY Posts: 56	pc to camera? Hey guys, when I export to from pc, do I need a dv recorder or does it got to the camera and I can record it from there? Thanks

September 10th, 2003, 03:10 PM	#2
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	You can go back to dv tape. It's usually just a matter of plugging the firewire in, and exporting to tape. I'm not up on DVD, so I can't help you there. The only thing that comes to mind, is you are losing quality when you encode it to mpeg. As far as the master tape, it depends on which place you go to. I believe most can accept dv or mini dv.

September 11th, 2003, 07:06 AM	#4
Neil Kissoon Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NY Posts: 56	Thanks guys for the info. I just don't have the money right now fro a dv burner. I'm shooting soon, with intent to transfer one day(pipe dream) so I don't want to limit my options. Thanks again guys... Neil

September 11th, 2003, 12:11 PM	#6
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	I'm not sure what program you'll be using, but when you export it into the cam, it should- SHOULD- start recording. You may have to set the camera to VCR mode and press record.

September 11th, 2003, 04:18 PM	#8
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	Some PAL cameras have their inputs disabled. Otherwise you should be able to print your finished project onto DV tape.