Outputting Multiple Clips

Inputting and Outputting Media > Clip Input/Output Using a VTR > Outputting Clips To a VTR >

You can output more than one clip to a VTR in a single pass. When you load multiple clips into the Output Clip menu, you must define the clip output in and out points for each clip (and any other output clip options) before starting the clip output process.

When multiple clips in the same session are selected for output, the application performs a validation check to determine if certain parameters match the project settings and whether or not the video device is capable of outputting these clips. The following outcomes may occur:

If the clips have mixed timing settings, the timing of the first clip selected is respected. Clips having different timing settings from the first clip are ignored, and a notifying message appears.
Clips with field dominance mismatch are discarded or kept, depending on your selection.
Clips exceeding the maximum bit depth are discarded from the selection. A selection containing 8- and 10-bit clips can be output.
If all the clips are discarded from the selection after the validation check, a notifying message appears allowing you to confirm.

NoteIf clips in your multiple-clip selection have overlapping timecode, a message appears indicating that the clips cannot be output. Use the Change TC/KC tool in the Tools menu to remove these timecode conflicts. See About the Change TC/KC/Rate Tools.

To output multiple clips:

Load multiple clips into the Output Clip menu. See Accessing the Output Clip Menu.
When you load multiple clips into the Output Clip menu, additional controls appear.

(a) Move One Clip Left/Right buttons (b) Current Clip field
To switch from clip to clip, do one of the following:
- Click the left and right arrows. The Current Clip field indicates the position of the clip relative to the output sequence.
- Drag over the Current Clip field.
Set output options for each clip. See Outputting a Single Clip.
Once output options have been set for each clip, make sure you are viewing the first clip in the output sequence.
Click Process.
After the transfer is complete, verify that it was successful by playing the transferred clip: cue to the in timecode and click the Play button in the VTR Transport controls.
When finished, click EXIT Output Clip to return to the EditDesk reels or clip library.