clips that are captured using timecode mode include reel name and timecode, which means they can later be re-batch captured. timecode mode allows you to control an external device to digitize multiple video clips from a source tape. there are two deck control options:

    rs-422 - using timecode mode with an analog video tape requires a vtr that is capable of being controlled by the rs-422 protocol, an rs232/rs-422 converter (such as dps part #774-542) connected to the host computer's rs-232 serial port, and a serial cable connecting from the converter to the vtr's rs-422 port.

    dv - this works with the optional dv module as part of your dpsreality package, or with any other dv capture board you may have installed in your system. dv device control can be handled through the ieee-1394 cable without further setup.

    once the vtr or dv device is connected to the computer it can be controlled by dpsvelocity.

    use a batch capture list to create low resolution clips which may be used while editing. when you are ready to create the final output, create a batch recapture list using your timeline trim points and replace the low resolution clips with new high resolution clips using the new batch recapture list. you can also use batch lists, in combination with saved galleries, image files and a timeline, to archive your project in case you need to recreate it again at a later date. see chapter 3 for a discussion of archiving projects.

    timecode mode allows you to view a tape, marking in points and out points and assigning names and settings for individual clips, before going back and capturing them later all at once.