Timecode...

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DVX100Shooter

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As I stated in a former post that I have about 9 pages of logged shots to import into FCP. How do I go about putting in just the shots I want? Everytime I type the timecode input in the little box it automatically jumps to another timecode when I tab over to the output box. I got too much footage to do a capture now. Does this have anything to do with the pre roll setting? For example I am trying to put in a time code of 1:05:34 but when I tab over to the output box the input TC jumps to 1:06:06. I don't want my shot to start later then what I put in there.
 
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You're entering an invalid number in your example.
1:05:34 the last number is video frames so only goes 0-29
1:05:30 = 1:06:00
Make sure you have valid numbers.
If you captured in 24p or 24pa set Device Capture to Non-drop frame
Under Audio/Video menu -> Summary -> Device Control Preset->Firewire NTSC NDF
You can edit the setup for different pre-rolls but that shouldn't affect the actual capture or the timecode.
 
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When I put the time code in the INpoint box then tab over to the OUTpoint box the exact inpoint time code shows up in the outpoint box! Why is that? I have to go in and manually change the numbers which is tedious. Isn't there a faster way to just put the time codes in. I am doing a batch capture so I am just logging shots at this point.
 
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Can you create a batch list in a spreadsheet and import it? Then, just batch those clips.

CaptM
 
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It places the In time code in the OUT becuase it has to be that or higher. Hit the tab key after filling in the IN code and the OUT will be fully selected. Just type in the numbers. It doesn't matter what was there since it's selected. You also don't need to add the colons. It also autofills in take bumps and other info.

As mentioned you can also import spreadsheet or plain text file.
From FCP manual:
Creating and Importing a Batch Capture List
You can also log your tapes using nothing more than a camcorder or deck with a timecode
display and a spreadsheet program or word processor. Enter a reel number, Media Start, Media
End, and clip name for each clip you want to log. Save this “batch capture list” as a text file, then
import it into Final Cut Pro. The result is a set of offline clips stored in your logging bin.
You can import a batch list into Final Cut Pro and use it to capture clips to edit or to create a
sequence originally done on another editing system.
To import a batch capture list:
1 In the Browser, open an existing bin, or create a new bin to store the offline clips and open it.
For more information, see “Using Bins to Organize Your Clips” on page 248.
2 Choose File>Import>Batch List.
3 Locate the batch list, select it, then click Choose.
Locate the batch list,
then click Choose.

See manual for details.
 
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[quote author=CaptainMench link=board=FCP;num=1090069933;start=0#4 date=07/18/04 at 19:13:24]Can you create a batch list in a spreadsheet and import it?  Then, just batch those clips.

CaptM[/quote]

Yes, but you need to first write a scripts. Save the xls file as a comma dilliminated, then run your script to convert it to a CMX or Grass Valley format unit.

I use a program called BBEdit to do manual edits of EDL lists.
 
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No need for scripts. Tab separate values in the following format
Select sequence, File > Import > Batch List

Name Media End Media Start Reel
Test 010600 010506 001
test2 011800 011500 001
test3 012100 012000 001
 
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