CONVERTING A HD PROJECT TO NTSC - HELP PLEASE!!

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CONVERTING A HD PROJECT TO NTSC - HELP PLEASE!!

How can I take a project that was created in HD format and record it to mini DV tape in NTSC format. Is this even possible?

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Posted on Sep 14, 2008 7:54 AM

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Tom Wolsky

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Sep 14, 2008 10:59 AM in response to Frank1669

Edit your HD sequence. Then use Easy Setup to make a DV Anamorphic sequence. Edit the HD sequence into the DV sequence. Output that to tape.

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Sep 14, 2008 1:21 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

first i went to easy setup then selected DV-NTSC, then i created a new DV sequence.I tried to output that to tape but my Sony GV-HD700 playback deck didn't seem to record the project.

I noticed during the playback process that the project was not being transferred to tape, it was only being displayed on my computer and not the playback machine as it normally should. Although i saw the record button on during playback.

Maybe its the settings on my playback deck. But is there anything else that i should be doing in final cut? Then i will know for sure.

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Sep 14, 2008 2:18 PM in response to Frank1669

Be sure to check the "easy setup" settings to verify that they include a provision for writing the file. Sometimes the output settings are not set up. Read the settings.

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Sep 14, 2008 2:32 PM in response to Dcoffey2388

Check specifically the settings for "playback output video." If "none" is indicated, that is likely the problem. Make sure your camera is in playback mode and turned on when easy setup is checked.

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Sep 14, 2008 3:23 PM in response to Dcoffey2388

My "playback output video" settings are indeed set to: Apple Fire Wire(720 * 480). However I noticed from an earlier post Tom Wolsky said to "edit the HD sequence to play in the DV sequence". Was there was something I was suppose to do other than copy from the HD sequence and paste into the DV sequence?

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Tom Wolsky

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Sep 14, 2008 4:44 PM in response to Frank1669

Yes. Do not copy and paste from one sequence to another. Edit the HD sequence into the DV anamorphic sequence.

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Frank1669 Author

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Sep 20, 2008 7:52 PM in response to Frank1669

Thanks! Problem solved once again. You guys are awesome

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