False Start - Nagra Seven Operating Instructions Manual

False start

A false start of a take in cinema production is unfortunately all too common. If this happens, the recording
needs to start using the previous take number, and this is accomplished on the Nagra Seven by simply pressing
the "False start" button on the display prior to moving the main selector to the record position. The FALSE
START button can be programmed to appear on the bottom of the screen during test and record modes using
the ICON selection function in the settings menu. The metadata of the previous take will then have the "-F"
indication following the scene number to indicate that a false start was made. This indication takes priority
over the "-W" wild track information although both bits of information are indeed written into the metadata.
A false start can be used when the main selector is in either the REC or TEST position
If Metadata is altered or a False Start is made while the autocopy is active, the modifications will be taken into
consideration on the copy.
When changing the scene the machine will locate the highest take number already recorded, having the same
scene number, and the new index will be the following take. This will also take into account any takes marked
"–p" as well. However a Wild track is not counted as an official take.
Wild track
A wild track is the term used for a recording that is not linked to any pictures but is generally linked to the
actual scene currently being shot. If "wild track" is checked, the suffix "-W" will be indicated after the scene
number. When a wild track recording is made the take number will increase on each new recording if multiple
wild tracks are being made.
If "Wild" is checked or unchecked in the metadata then the take number is reset as for a scene change.
Pick-up scene
A pick-up scene is the term used for the recording of a partial segment of a scene. If "pick-up" is checked then
"-P" will be indicated after the scene number. When a pick-up recording is made the take number will increase
as this can be considered as a take except it is only a partial scene.
Note: The Pick-up scene tag is not a formal iXML flag and is simply added by the Nagra Seven to the end of
the scene name. If the scene name already consists of 12 characters then the last two characters will
be replaced by "-P" if a pick-up is selected.
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September 2014