pixelating when dubbing to tape at DVinfo.net

Gary Chavez · September 10th, 2008, 09:09 AM

FCP 6.04
CAM:AG-HPX500
Tape machine: Sony 1800
Kona Lhe card

New camera, new problem.
When using "print to tape/control M" function to dump to Beta SP
I am getting artifacts that look like color bars blipping on the same shots on every tape.
These artifacts do not show up in the timeline or when the same clips are played thru Qtime,

This video was shot DVCPRO 50 SDI using the above camera.

One other thing, when deleting the affected shot, the artifact still appears, at approximately the same spot on the time line.
I have copied and pasted the video to several new timelines but the problem remains.
I am now starting over from scratch with a new edit.
But does anyone have any idea whats going on?

Aric Mannion · September 11th, 2008, 12:56 PM

Did you specify the print to tape quality in Final Cuts audio video settings? Check that it is "High"

Gary Chavez · September 11th, 2008, 01:05 PM

10-4. Did that
After about the 5th new timeline everything went fine.
I am still clueless. Maybe something to do with some RF interference.

September 10th, 2008, 09:09 AM	#1
Gary Chavez Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 355	pixelating when dubbing to tape FCP 6.04 CAM:AG-HPX500 Tape machine: Sony 1800 Kona Lhe card New camera, new problem. When using "print to tape/control M" function to dump to Beta SP I am getting artifacts that look like color bars blipping on the same shots on every tape. These artifacts do not show up in the timeline or when the same clips are played thru Qtime, This video was shot DVCPRO 50 SDI using the above camera. One other thing, when deleting the affected shot, the artifact still appears, at approximately the same spot on the time line. I have copied and pasted the video to several new timelines but the problem remains. I am now starting over from scratch with a new edit. But does anyone have any idea whats going on?

September 11th, 2008, 12:56 PM	#2
Aric Mannion Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 616	Did you specify the print to tape quality in Final Cuts audio video settings? Check that it is "High"

September 11th, 2008, 01:05 PM	#3
Gary Chavez Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 355	10-4. Did that After about the 5th new timeline everything went fine. I am still clueless. Maybe something to do with some RF interference.