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    Levels

    I am using cs3 and am confused about setting the audio level on my clips. I know that digital distortion is a big NO NO but when working in Premiere sometimes the audio goes into the red. I am not hearing any digital distortion, so what do the meters represent? I am sure there is a simple answer...
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    Slate sequence

    I am teaching a high school digital video class an am wondering how people deal with the procedure of slating their clips. What I currently use is: Quiet Sound --------- Speed(Response) Camera-------- Rolling(Response) Slate Action Cut I would like to find a resource that explains this...
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    Cutting on action VS. Cutting on motion

    I am a new video production teacher and am having a hard time explaining/demonstrating the difference between cutting on action and cutting on motion. Does anyone have a clear example that they can share with me to explain/demonstrate the difference? I am teaching high school students.
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    Play clip backwards?

    I am new to avid and can’t seem to figure out how to play a clip in reverse. Not to rewind it but to actually have it play backwards in the timeline. I am using avid 3.5. Thanks
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    computer system

    I am a media teacher who needs help. I have to recommend the appropriate computer purchase for the CS3 suite that will last for the next 5 years. This is my only chance, I need something that will stand the test of time. I need your input. Currently I am thinking of the following system. Do you...
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    FCP Upgrade

    I just received the Final Cut Studio Crossgrade upgrade form Apple and wondering how to proceed. Current system is a Dual 1.8 G5 with OS 10.3.9 and FCS 4.5. I also have a new copy of OS 4.0 Tiger in the box. What is the best way to upgrade the system? I have never upgraded anything on this...
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    Mountain Climb

    I am the sound person on a documentary video about cancer patients climbing a mountain in the NW. We are having problems getting good audio when the camera person and myself are tethered together via a mic cord. Also, when we climb (Mt. Adams) we wont be next to each other. We will be roped up...
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    Making Multiple Copies of DVD's

    I am sure there is a simple answer to this question…when I want to make multiple copies of a DVD project with iDVD I just add another DVD and push burn without waiting for the long formatting time. Now I am using DVD Studio Pro and my question is how do I make multiple copies with DVD Studio Pro...
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    Audio Synchronization Problem

    I just shot a bunch of 6th graders playing marimbas and the sound does not sync with the video. I shot with a dvx100a set at 24ap. Captured with the Advanced Pull Down setting 23.98 with sequence settings to match. I hear the sound a fraction of a second before the video. I tried capturing and...
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    Flicker Problem between cuts

    I am using FCP4.5 and iDVD. When I view my project on the computer everything looks good. When I burn the DVD and watch on the TV I notice a strange flicker between cuts especially when I fade in/out to black. The transitions are not not clean. Any suggestions?
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    24p Rendering

    New user here. Just shot my first real project with new dvx camera set at the F5 scene set (24p) and I am capturing on FCP with the preset DV-NTSC 24P (23.98). Question: When moving clip to time line I have to render. Is this normal and if it is why? Is the rendering removing the pulldown or am...
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