Sony DVCAM DSR-1500, Operating Instructions Manual

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ClipLink Guide
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ClipLink Guide
What Is ClipLink?
The ClipLink function greatly improves the efficiency of
the video production process as a whole by recording
various editing-related data on tape when shooting. As
such, ClipLink is a revolutionary function that transcends
the conventional separation of shooting and editing.
How ClipLink Changes Video Production
Techniques
The following describes various ways in which ClipLink*
video production differs from conventional video
production.
* The ClipLink system is a video production system which uses the cassette
memory function.
Recording of ClipLink log data lightens the
shooting workload
When you start shooting a scene, ClipLink log data such as
the scene number and time code data are automatically
recorded into the cassette memory. This eliminates the
need for a conventional “shot list” compiled by someone
using a stopwatch, clipboard and pencil. You can also
designate unwanted scenes as “NG” (no good) and
automatically skip all “NG” scenes when editing.
Recorded index pictures drastically cut editing
time
The ClipLink function also features index pictures as a
time-saving tool for rough editing. Each index picture is a
compressed image taken from the start of each scene,
which is recorded onto the tape as a still picture. When
editing, begin by transferring only the index pictures and
the ClipLink log data to the EditStation’s hard disk. You
can also transfer OK scenes only (“NG” scenes are
skipped).
Next, begin rough editing by viewing the index pictures on
the EditStation’s GUI display and rearranging them as you
wish. This eliminates the difficult work of matching up a
handwritten shot list with recorded scenes. After you have
completed this rough editing, you can then transfer only
the recordings needed for your video program.
High-speed transfer of recordings
It is also possible to transfer the editing material itself
between the DSR-85/85P and ES-7 at four times normal
speed. In other words, the transfer can be carried out in one
fourth of the real time duration. It is of course possible to
carry out a transfer at four times normal speed when
backing up video and audio data recorded on the disk drive
to the DSR-85/85P, or in the opposite direction when
loading data backed up on the DSR-85/85P to the disk
drive. Thus the time required is much shorter than with
conventional equipment (for which, for example,
transferring a 40-minute segment of video takes 40
minutes).