Configuring Software For Clip Input and Output Using a VTR

Software configuration in preparation for clip input and output session involves editing the software initialisation configuration file on a Linux system, or using the Flame Setup utility on Mac system.

On a Mac system, in the Flame Setup application, in the VTR tab, enable every VTR you plan on using with Flame. Also verify the Preview tab for the timings you want to make available to your projects. If you do not have a sync connected to your workstation, you might want to define for your project some free run timings. They are turned off by default.

When you are preparing for a clip input and output session on a Linux system, consult the software initialization configuration file to confirm the following keyword sections are uncommented and properly configured:

VIDEO KEYWORD

You do not need to specify the default video I/O timing. The initial timing corresponds to the default resolution and frame rate of the project that you select on start-up. If you select a film or custom resolution for your project on start-up, video I/O timing corresponds to the resolution that was selected as the preferred resolution when the application was installed.

VTR KEYWORD

You must assign a specific VTR timing, such as NTSC, PAL, or 1920x1080_5994i. Multi-format video input and output capability of your system allows you to modify the VTR timing, without exiting the project, to any timing supported by your system's video board.

If you plan to perform input and output operations using a live video signal from a broadcast feed or from a device that does not support remote control functionality using RS-422 interface, such as a VCR or camcorder, uncomment the corresponding Live video keyword at the bottom of the SD DECKS section.