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Using Capture Function Keys
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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 149.
F3,
F5 through
F12
Add a marker to the current frame while capturing. Each Function key adds a different
color marker. See “Adding Markers On-the-Fly While Capturing” on page 259.
F4 In Capture mode, start the capture process. During capture, end a comment for a marker.
In Log mode, press once to mark an IN point. Press again to mark an OUT point to log
the clip in the bin.