Please help! 100A/30P/FCP4 sync problem

[nedcam]

I have a mysterious tech problem. I recorded on my Panasonic 100A, in 30P, in NDF, digitized into FCP4 on my G4, and when I playback to record on the DSR 20 DVCAM deck, either in Edit to Video or from the time line, I lose sync after awhile on this 39 min. clip. I have tried every possible combination of time code setting, changed decks, cables, etc. I figure it must be a 30P issue.

I have gone through every setting I could find that was relevant. It is probably something very simple but I am a cameraman learning to edit. If you have the answer I would greatly appreciate it. This is my first 30P experience and I just digitized it normally. I notice the footage is DF in FCP but was recorded NDF on location. Thanks in advance!

Ned Miller
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[Scottdvx100]

Set drop/ non-drop in FCP to match what the camera is doing.
24p forces NDF regardless of user settings. Check the manual snce I'm not sure what issues there are with 30pp.
How was it captured?
Was this a single long capture? (not recommended)
or is this an edited piece?
Is it out of sync if you scroll to that same section or only when playing back?

 

[bbalser]

It's the DF you're using in FCP. A 30 min capture in FCP is not a problem. I use hour long captures on a daily basis with no problem.

You'll need to create a custom set-up in FCP for NDF at 30fps.