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grooveattack

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Jan 9, 2008
511
1
hi guys
i am trying to capture some footage in FCP but i just get this message.
i have tried everything, different camera, different computer, imove, FCE. Nothing can see the camera.
any ideas?
 

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grooveattack

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Jan 9, 2008
511
1
yeah, i tried having the camera on and playing while i start FCP and still nothing. i am sure its something silly, but i have checked all my settings and they seem ok.
 

Richardthe4th

macrumors regular
Jan 4, 2008
110
0
Below Sealevel
Hi,

In the middle under the capture viewer, it reads 'no communication'. Perhaps the cable from the VTR, or cam is not functioning, or the cam connection is broken. When all right it should read 'VTR ok' or something like that.

It seems you have a hardware problem.

Succes, Richard
 

tcgjeukens

macrumors regular
May 16, 2007
201
356
Esbeek, the Netherlands
Need more input

Grooveattack

Need more input:

1) What is model/ make of camera?
2) Do you connect the camera to Mac via USB and/ or Firewire?
3) What "easy setup" parameters have you set in FCP?

Regards,
Coen
 

grooveattack

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Jan 9, 2008
511
1
1) What is model/ make of camera?
Sony PD170/bog standard mini-DV cam

2) Do you connect the camera to Mac via USB and/ or Firewire?
firewire. 4 to 6 pin

3) What "easy setup" parameters have you set in FCP?

I have tried
format: (all formats)
use: custom

and

Format: PAL
Use: DVPAL.

i am thinking that it could be a dead cable, at least i hope it is as easy as that.
 

LethalWolfe

macrumors G3
Jan 11, 2002
9,370
124
Los Angeles
When you have the camera hooked up to the computer go to About this Mac->More Info->Firewire and see if the computer sees the camera. If it doesn't then try a new FW cable.


Lethal
 
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