Note: Captured clips in Adobe Premiere Pro use two sets of timecodes. Media Start and
Media End mark the start and end, respectively, of the untrimmed captured media, and In
point and Out point refer to the start and end of the clip frames actually used in a
sequence.
For details about timecode, see “Using timecode for efficient capture” on page 89.
Setting up device control equipment
Before setting up device control, make sure that you have a frame-accurate tape deck or
camera that supports external device control and a cable that connects the deck to your
computer (such as an IEEE 1394 cable).
If you are using device control with a non-DV device, you’ll need an Adobe Premiere Pro–
compatible plug-in software module that lets you control the device directly from Adobe
Premiere Pro and source videotape recorded with timecode. Most DV devices meet this
requirement using Adobe Premiere Pro’s built-in DV device control. If you’re using DV, you
may be able to capture as soon as the device is recognized by Adobe Premiere Pro. If
your
device isn’t recognized, you may need to set it up.
Note: The capabilities of device control vary depending on the brand and model of device
you’re using. For information, see the documentation that came with your device or with
its device-control software.
For details about connecting equipment, see “Connecting a DV source” on page 93 and
“Connecting an analog video source” on page 94.
To set up the capture device for device control:
1
Open the Device Control Preferences dialog box by doing one of the following:
•
Choose Edit > Preferences > Device Control.
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In the Capture window, click the Settings tab.
2
Select DV Device Control from the Device pop-up menu.
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3
Click Options, and do one of the following:
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If a DV device is connected, select the device brand and device type. If your particular
device is not listed, click Go Online for Device Info.
•
If an analog device is connected, the options may vary depending on the Adobe
Premiere Pro plug-in software provided with the capture device. See the documentation
for the capture device.
4
In the Device Control Options dialog box, check the status display. If the status is
Offline, Adobe Premiere Pro does not see your device and you need to check all your
connections and settings. If the status is Detected, Adobe Premiere Pro sees your device
but cannot control the tape (possibly because there is no tape inserted). If the status is
Online, Adobe Premiere Pro sees your device and can control the tape. Click OK.
5
In the Device Control panel, specify the following options as needed:
•
Preroll Time indicates how far before the In point Adobe Premiere Pro winds the tape
before capture. The appropriate value varies depending on the device you are using.
•
Timecode Offset indicates the number of quarter frames to adjust the timecode
stamped on the captured video so that it corresponds to the correct frame on the
original tape.
Setting up a project to use device control
Device control settings are available when you choose Edit > Preferences > Device
Control, or in the Device Control panel at the bottom of the Settings tab in the Capture
window. Device control settings apply to the entire project. You may find it more
convenient
