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■ THE CAPTURE TOOL: DECK, CAMERA, AND TIMECODE CONTROLS
timecode begins at 1:00:00:00, Tape 2 timecode begins at 2:00:00: 00, and so forth).
Nonetheless, any timecode is better than none because it refers to a specific frame on
the specific tape.
Although Avid systems are very reliable, there is nothing better than a feeling of
security. If for some reason you lose media, you still have accurate timecode and tape
names. Most of the time spent during capture is getting the numbers. As long as your
bins still exist, recapturing takes little time and is very simple to do.
The Marks Registers
The Marks registers are located on the right of the Deck Control tools (see Figure 2.34).
They allow you to Mark In and Mark Out, enter timecode numbers directly, jump to
specific points, and store a timecode number temporarily in a register.
Mark In This button allows you to mark the beginning of the clip that you want to
capture. With the tape rolling, click it, and the timecode that occurred when you
clicked the button will appear in the register to the right.
You can also use this register for direct timecode entry. To do this, first clear any
existing timecode (by clicking the Clear button at the right or by highlighting the num-
ber and pressing Delete). Then type the correct timecode number and press Return.
To the right of this register is a Mark In button with an arrow. This button allows you
to cue the tape to that specific point, or “go to” the Mark In. Each of the marks regis-
ters, with the exception of the duration register, has this capability.
Mark Out This register denotes the last frame of capture. To use it, follow the same
procedures mentioned above in the Mark In description.
Figure 2.34 The Marks registers allow you to
enter or cue to particular points in your
footage.
Cue Mark In
Clear Mark In
Cue Mark Out
Clear Mark Out
Clear Storage Point
Cue Storage Point
Mark In
Mark Out
Duration
Storage
Note: Editors who are new to nonlinear systems frequently make the error of forgetting to change the
tape number when capturing.It is much easier to change names when capturing than trying to discern which
pictures came from which tape later! Try to maintain an accurate database as you capture your materials.This
is especially important if using source materials from mini-DV cameras with 1:00:00:00 timecode.Otherwise,
you could have two very different clips with the same timecode and the same tape name in the same bin,
which would undoubtedly cause problems with media management.
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