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Outputting to analog video tape
To output to an analog 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 resolution 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 the length 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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Print To Tape dialog box
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