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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.
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.
Setting a delay gives you time to activate your recording device and get it
up to speed before the video plays on your screen.
4. Select Device control if you want MediaStudio Pro to control your video
camera while recording your project.
5. Click OK to close the dialog box and then Open to begin playing back the
sequence.
Once you click Open, your entire screen blacks out and after the specified duration
the video begins to play back. (Hit a key on the keyboard or click your mouse to
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