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Outputting to video tape
To output to video tape, you should ensure that all the video sequences
you used were created from field-based video and that you saved the video
file as field-based. Using non-field-based video results in a slight flicker in
the final analog video. Your video should also be equivalent to the resolu-
tion of analog video, such as 640x480, 30fps (field-based), and 24-bit
color (for NTSC devices). You must create your video using EXACTLY the
same settings as your captured video. Anything less results in resampling
which introduces degradation. Consult your capture board's manual for
detailed instructions on the attributes of the captured video. You can also
right-click on a selected video clip on the Timeline and select Properties
from the pop-up menu to see this information.
If you have already created an avi file with your project, it is easy to print
the finished movie to tape.
Note: To output a video to tape, you need a video capture board which supports this,
or a similar device with a VGA to TV converter. It is also advisable to have a
controllable device that allows you to control the recording from Video Editor.
To output an avi file to video tape:
1. Click File: Print To Tape: Video File to
open the Select Video File dialog box.
2. Locate and select the file you want to
output and then click the Options button.
The Print To Tape Options dialog box
opens.
3. Set the time Delay. Start determines the
length of the delay before the video is
played while End sets it for after the
video has played. Selecting Manual
allows you to control playback with your keyboard or mouse.
Note: Setting a delay gives you time to activate your recording device and get it up to
speed before the video plays on your screen.
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