Join Christopher Brooks for an in-depth discussion in this video Using FireWire output, part of Pro Tools: Filmscoring.
Pro Tools has an option to output video through the FireWire port using devices…such as the Canopus box and Avid's Mojo.…Start by connecting a FireWire video device to the FireWire 400 port of your computer.…Note that once it's connected, you should restart Pro Tools in order for it to…recognize the device.…The video FireWire output only uses the DV Codec.…If you want to use one of these devices, make sure that you specify the DV…format when you request your QuickTime movie.…
Select the Video Out FireWire from the Options menu.…This will make the video screen disappear and make it appear on your television…projector or other monitor.…There is a lag between the Pro Tools audio and the FireWire video output.…Under the Setup menu, you'll find a Video Sync Offset.…Set the Video Sync Offset to between -10 and -12 quarter frames.…This is the most common setting.…
Experiment with your setup as it can vary from computer to computer.…The Academy Leader's 2-Pop is a great way to check this sync.…If screen space is at a premium in your studio, the FireWire video option is…
Author
Christopher Brooks
Released
5/25/2010- Importing and displaying video for scoring
- Setting up inputs and outputs
- Working with picture sessions and OMFs
- Importing MIDI data such as tempo and meter maps
- Matching tempo and beats to existing music
- Using Elastic Audio
- Printing guide stems from cue sessions for use in live recording
- Exploring Pull Up and Pull Down
- Multitrack recording
- Mixing tracks
- Preparing for final dubbing
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome55s
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1. New Session Basics
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2. Using QuickTime Video
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Using FireWire output1m 32s
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3. I/O Setup
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Setting output paths3m 6s
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Setting input paths2m 2s
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Setting insert paths2m 9s
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Setting bus paths1m 40s
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4. Picture Sessions
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Sharing picture sessions3m 44s
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Working with OMFs2m 34s
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Slaving picture sessions2m 46s
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5. MIDI-Based Sessions
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Beginning a MIDI cue4m 58s
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Importing data3m 51s
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6. MIDI Functions
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Tempo mapping to picture6m 24s
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Matching existing tempos8m 2s
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Using Elastic Audio5m 44s
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7. Advanced QuickTime Functions
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Using multiple clips5m 48s
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Bouncing QT clips4m 8s
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8. Session Preparation
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9. Advanced Session Setup
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Locking and clocking3m 9s
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Exploring pull up/pull down3m 35s
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10. Multitrack Recording
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Creating a template3m 54s
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Creating a live mix6m 1s
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11. Mixing in Pro Tools
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Creating the mix I/O3m 58s
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Setting signal flow6m 3s
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Naming and printing4m 40s
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12. Final Dub Preparation
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Making a headphone bus2m 58s
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Using pull up/pull down4m 44s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye10s
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