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Posted by double on 01/30/06 20:41
I have been having this problem with both FCE2 and FCP5
Here is the situation. I shot an archive of a live theater performance
with two cameras. The primary camera is a Canon GL-2, and the secondary
camera is a small Canon ZR-85.
when i try to capture the footage from either tape into FCE2 or FCP5 i
get a error about timecode break. I've set it up to make a new clip
when this happens but final cut is telling me, every 30 seconds or so,
that there is a timecode error, and capturing an 80 min mini DV tape
can take HOURS.
I just don't think that this is possible - It looks like the time code
is fine, so i don't know what the problem is. I have tried capturing
from the GL-2, the ZR-85, and my girlfriend's Sony DCR-PC101 - all
three camera's have the same issue. It doesn't seem to matter what tape
i use either, there is a time code problem with it. And here is the
thing, when i try to capture it again - (of course FCP tells me about a
timecode break) but the break is never in the same place twice! How is
this possible?
Now, I am no pro, but if i shot a live performance and let both
camera's roll without ever pausing or going back to review the tape,
the timecode should be fine right? And there is no break in the numbers
when viewed in final cut or the playback window of the camera. what
gives? where is the break!?
Here is what i am using:
FCP 5
FCE 2
Power book g4
1.5 GHz
512 MB RAM
Canon GL-2
Canon ZR-85
Sony DCR-PC101
Panasonic Mini DV 80 minute tapes
Where is the problem? Camera? Software? Source tape? Final Cut? enough
RAM?
I don't get it
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