COMPUTER EDITING

[puzzlebox]

after filming is done, I would like to edit everything using FCP3. Im not sure of the best (easiest, cheapest) way of doing this. Im sure I could have it transferd to VHS [img]frown.gif[/img] and use a capture card, but I am looking for something a little less.... make shift i guess. Any ideas would be great help thanks, and damn I love this forum, I have learned so much from it.

Thanks

[lightfeat]

Transfering to DV and capturing via firewire is the normal route these days. It is easy and looks better than VHS. You need a DV camera, of course, but you could borrow one for a day, perhaps. I recommend having footage transferred with a WorkPrinter telecine machine - there are many WP services available by members of this forum, and this is a good and cheap, dedicated solution for Super8ers everywhere.

Lucas

[puzzlebox]

thanks, but i have a question. Do they transfer to dv or mini dv, because they are not the same (right??)

[Screener]

Dv is DV. Mini Dv uses the same codec as DVCam... the tape size is different.(And a few other things) But the compression rate is the same.

Another option, if you have a camera, is the "Poor man's" telecine. Aim the camera at the screen, project the image and import the video directly to your hard drive. Not as good as Rank Cintel or WorkPrint... but you did say "Easiest,cheapest"

[Tarman]

I have a similar question...
I want to convert super 8 to video (NTSC Hi8) I understand that you can have this done using various mehtods, my question is what is the quality of the final product on video? My main concern is that the film still looks like film, and NOT video. Thanks!

[dr.sanchez]

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In general, product shot on film and transferred to video still retains much of its film look, though there is some loss in quality. Compare some shows you see on TV. A show like the X Files (shot on super 16mm film, I believe) maintains film-like quality while soap operas look like video, even though you are seeing both shows on a TV.

[Jodes]

I have had experience with film to miniDV befor and i can assure you super 8 will still look like super 8 film even though its on a digital format.

Your forgetting the best example of film looking like film on tv, The Wonder Years opening!! now everyone smile and wave!!!

[puzzlebox]

more what i was refering to in whether it was dv or mini dv was that mini dv camera are alot more common and less $$$ then say a sony dvcam. But anyway, is there any thing that will just playback minidv or dv (whatever) withouit having to buy a camera?

[Actor]

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is there any thing that will just playback minidv or dv (whatever) withouit having to buy a camera?
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There are miniDV VCRs but they cost more than a camera.

[puzzlebox]

i see, well thats kinda silly [img]smile.gif[/img]