how do you guys go about capturing the footage?
put the tape in some other mini dv capture cam and just import it with firewire?
and do you guys playback the clip on the capcam to show the skater how the clip came out, (therefore rewinding and playback a clip) or do you simply import everything at once when the tape is complete?
First you pour boiling hot water into the tape deck on your camera to sterilize and remove any pesky dust or bacteria that may ruin your tape.
Next make sure to press the rewind and fast forward buttons alternating back and fourth every three seconds or so; it helps warm up the noggins of your camera so that they respond properly. complete this step for roughly 3 mins.
You will need to download AVID media composer 8, it is the only program that will allow you to capture dv footage and convert it to 8k 7680X4320
Plug in your VX with your HDMI cable
Open avid and create a new sequence.
Open the title tool. This is where you will name and capture your footage.
A grid pattern should show up with all the thumbnails of your clips.
When ready to capture a clip press OPTION + COMMAND +ESC. A window should show up. Propmply click on the AVID Button and press enter.
It gets easier as you do it a couple times. GOOD LUCK!