Copy Tape

DavidPJ wrote on 4/23/2003, 9:34 AM

In Vegas 4, is there a way to capture a mini DV tape and then easily write it back to another tape? This would be 2 distinct operations using the same video camera. Or, do I need to go through the complete editing process using media pool, timeline, etc. after capturing the original tape? Thanks.

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jetdv wrote on 4/23/2003, 9:43 AM

In the capture utility, you can (obviously) capture a tape. Once captured, you can go to the print section of the capture utility and print it back to tape without the file EVER being used in Vegas.

DavidPJ wrote on 4/23/2003, 10:24 AM

Great! Thanks for your help.

flicktease wrote on 4/24/2003, 6:59 PM

If you can borrow a second camcorder you could copy directly from one machine to the other.

DavidPJ wrote on 6/5/2003, 3:26 PM

As suggested, tried to do a print to tape in the capture utility immediately after capturing the video. This doesn't appear to be possible. When adding a file to print, it looks like it will only accept a rendered file type. Any suggestions for copying a tape without going through the editing and rendering process? Thanks.

jetdv wrote on 6/5/2003, 3:31 PM

The capture Print section WILL accept files just captured by itself. It is the same as a file rendered from Vegas DV-AVI.

DavidPJ wrote on 6/5/2003, 3:55 PM

I'll have to try it again another time. Maybe it was pilot error, but it wouldn't allow me to add the file I just captured.

DavidPJ wrote on 6/5/2003, 4:26 PM

You were right, and it was my pilot error. Works just like you said. Thanks.