X-Nathan
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Mar 23, 2001, 5:06 PM
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Re: PD150 - pre-record timecode before shooting? DV locked audio?
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: Is it true that it is a good idea to pre-record any DV or DVCAM tapes before shooting? <snip..snip>
Its called 'pre-striping' and I think most people regard this as unnecessary and possibly a nuisance.
What is very important is to be aware how your camera operates and to shoot using good technique. In order to keep a good timecode (and prevent discontinuous timecodes) you should always do both pre and post rolls. This leaves a few seconds before and after your segment to reposition the tape and make editing a little easier.
Most, and probably your PD150, will go into standby after you pause the cam for several minutes. Depending on the cam, this may unload the heads (like on the Canon XL-1, the PD150 may be different). It sometimes happens that when the cam goes online it may happen to advance the tape enough to cause a discontinuous timecode.
If you are in the habit of doing pre/post rolls it is a simple task to back up the tape over a valid tc (timecode) using 'record review.' Some cams make this even simpler by having an 'end search' button which will find the end of the tape for you.
I haven't pre-striped a tape in quite some time now and haven't had any problems, albeit I use a Canon XL-1. If you still feel compelled or are uncomfortable not prestriping, you can probably close the apeture on your cam making it even more certain that everything is black.
Nathan Gifford
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