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6 Capturing Media
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The deck rolls to the alternate source timecode and begins the capture process.
Your Avid editing application captures each clip from the alternate source timecode and
tape.
Using Capture Function Keys
Several function keys are mapped to specific capture functions when the Capture tool is
active. When you are not in Capture mode, these keys operate with their default keyboard
shortcut mappings. For more information, see ¨Shortcuts¨ in the Help.
The following table lists the default functions. You can change the functions in the Keys tab
of the Capture Settings dialog box.
To change function key commands for capturing media:
1. Double-click Capture in the Settings tab in the Project window.
The Capture Settings dialog box opens.
2. Click the Keys tab.
3. Click the key you want to map, and then select the new function from the menu.
Press To
F1 Mark the beginning of the subclip while capturing.
F2 Mark the end of the subclip while capturing.
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Capturing on-the-fly can cause incorrect pulldown and stuttering playback. Do not use
the F1 or F2 keys for capturing 24-fps film that was transferred to NTSC video unless
you have set the correct pulldown phase. See “Setting the Pulldown Phase” on page 130.
F3,
F5 through
F12
Add a locator to the current frame while capturing. Each Function key adds a different
color locator. See “Adding Locators On-the-Fly While Capturing” on page 232.
F4 In Capture mode, start the capture process. During capture, end a comment for a locator.
In Log mode, press once to mark an IN point. Press again to mark an OUT point to log
the clip in the bin.