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Setting Input and Output In and Out Points

Clip Input/Output Using a VTR

Working with Multi-Format Input and Output

 

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Inputting and Outputting a Live Video Signal

If you uncomment a Live Video VTR keyword you can capture a live video signal or crash-record a clip using the pen to start and stop the clip input or output process.

On input, use the Live NTSC or PAL option to capture directly from a camera, VCR, or any other device that does not support remote control via RS-422. You can also feed a live video signal from satellite or any other broadcast source.

On output, use the Live Video option to output clips to a device that does not support remote control via RS-422.

To input a live video signal:

1. Enter the Input Clip menu.
2. From the VTR Device box, select Live Video.

   The incoming live video signal appears in the preview window. The Start Mode and Stop Mode boxes are disabled. With Live Video, you must useStart On Pen and Stop On Pen capture mode.

   
   

   NoteWhen Stop On Pen is selected as the preferred capture stop mode, the out point and the duration timecode fields are updated to reflect the longest possible duration corresponding to the full capacity of a framestore. The capture stops either when you click anywhere on the screen or the timecode indicated is reached, meaning that the framestore is full.
3. Set input options. For example, enter the clip name and enable the video tracks and audio channels that you want to capture. See Inputting Clips From a VTR.
4. Make sure you are receiving the live video signal.
5. If you are capturing from a device that does not support remote control, press Play (allowing enough time to click Process in Smoke).
6. To begin capturing, click Process.

   After a moment, you are prompted to click anywhere to begin the output process.

7. Click anywhere on the screen.
8. To end capturing at any time, click anywhere on the screen.

To output a live video signal:

1. Load a clip into the Output Clip menu.
2. From the VTR Device box, select Live Video.

   The Start Mode and Stop Mode boxes are disabled. With Live Video, you must use the Start On Pen and Stop On Pen capture mode.

3. Set output options. For example, enter the clip name and enable the video tracks and audio channels that you want to capture. See Outputting Clips To a VTR.
4. If you are outputting to a device, click Record, or take any action required to enable the device capture the signal being output from Smoke.
5. To begin capturing, click Process.

   After a moment, you are prompted to click anywhere to begin the output process.

6. Click anywhere on the screen.
7. To end capturing, click anywhere on the screen.