Best way to print HDV back to tape? at DVinfo.net

Stan Harkleroad · April 2nd, 2011, 05:17 PM

I've read some about rendering HDV to MPEG-2 and frankly I get fine results rendering straight from the Vegas timeline.

My issue is want to print back to tape for archive. Should I just select my loop region and choose the print to tape option or render to a third party codec AVI and print that file? If so, which codec seems to work best for this?

Leslie Wand · April 2nd, 2011, 06:15 PM

have to ask why?

i started out archiving hdv to tape when it first came out (put it down to habit!) but soon realized what a complete waste of time it was.

now i simply bundle the whole project, along with final renders into a folder and back up on a couple of hd's (2 for safety). of course i have release versions on dvd, etc.,

i mean what's the point, you can't really do anything 'constructive / destructive' with the tape anyway, and re-editing (if ever required) from the hd is a doodle....

i might add recording hdv to tape requires the file to match the specs EXACTLY, otherwise you're in a mess.

Edward Troxel · April 3rd, 2011, 06:19 AM

If you are going to do it, I would think the best way would be: Tools - Print to HDV Tape. That should be all you have to do to get Vegas to do it.

Leslie Wand · April 3rd, 2011, 06:29 AM

hi edward....

well, that's what i thought, but iirc the only way i could ever guarantee a trouble free ptt was to render a complete m2t file from the tl. on a number of occasions i did a ptt from the 'mixed' tl and had various problems (some video or audio missing, glitches, etc.,)

April 2nd, 2011, 05:17 PM	#1
Stan Harkleroad Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gautier, MS Posts: 175	Best way to print HDV back to tape? I've read some about rendering HDV to MPEG-2 and frankly I get fine results rendering straight from the Vegas timeline. My issue is want to print back to tape for archive. Should I just select my loop region and choose the print to tape option or render to a third party codec AVI and print that file? If so, which codec seems to work best for this?

April 2nd, 2011, 06:15 PM	#2
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	Re: Best way to print HDV back to tape? have to ask why? i started out archiving hdv to tape when it first came out (put it down to habit!) but soon realized what a complete waste of time it was. now i simply bundle the whole project, along with final renders into a folder and back up on a couple of hd's (2 for safety). of course i have release versions on dvd, etc., i mean what's the point, you can't really do anything 'constructive / destructive' with the tape anyway, and re-editing (if ever required) from the hd is a doodle.... i might add recording hdv to tape requires the file to match the specs EXACTLY, otherwise you're in a mess. __________________ www.lesliewand.com.au

April 3rd, 2011, 06:19 AM	#3
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Re: Best way to print HDV back to tape? If you are going to do it, I would think the best way would be: Tools - Print to HDV Tape. That should be all you have to do to get Vegas to do it. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

April 3rd, 2011, 06:29 AM	#4
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	Re: Best way to print HDV back to tape? hi edward.... well, that's what i thought, but iirc the only way i could ever guarantee a trouble free ptt was to render a complete m2t file from the tl. on a number of occasions i did a ptt from the 'mixed' tl and had various problems (some video or audio missing, glitches, etc.,) __________________ www.lesliewand.com.au