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ClipLink System
The ClipLink system is a comprehensive shooting information
and image management system necessary for the total digital
production process, ranging from acquisition to editing. The
ClipLink system in combination with Sony’s new digital video
products such as the DSR-130 Digital Camcorder, the Digital
VTRs (DSR-85/80/60), and the ES-7 EditStation™ System will
enhance the productivity and operating efficiency throughout
the entire video production process.
■ ClipLink Data
The DSR-130 automatically generates two types of useful
information while shooting, which drastically reduces the work
traditionally required during the video tape editing process.
One is Index Picture which is a digitally miniaturized picture of
the video image of the “in” point of each shot - MARK IN
point*. Index Pictures are recorded on the DVCAM tape. The
other is shot information needed for the editing process, such
as reel number, scene number, take number, time code of
MARK IN/ MARK OUT point*, and OK/NG status. This
reference data is stored in the Cassette Memory of the DVCAM
Cassette Tape.
The combination of these two types of information is called
ClipLink data. The ClipLink data can be quickly uploaded to
the EditStation System from the DVCAM Digital VTRs, so that
the selection of usable shots can be done using only visual
ClipLink information displayed on the monitor of the
EditStation. The ClipLink system eliminates the work of
having to load all the shots on the tape to the EditStation
System.
■ TAKE button
The DXC-D30 has a TAKE button on the front of the camera.
Depending on the situation, the user can assign it to operate
either in a MARK or a CUE mode using the VF Menu System.
In the MARK mode, it triggers to record the time code of
MARK IN or MARK OUT points* as well as an Index Picture of
the MARK IN point during shooting everytime it is pushed.
The MARK button is useful, for example, if the program
origination is based on a certain sequence.
In the CUE mode, the moment the recording is started or
ended is regarded as the MARK IN or MARK OUT point. In
addition to this, the time code of the CUE point** is recorded
by pushing the CUE button. Logging of the CUE point is
useful for shooting events where the shooting sequence is
undetermined or very changeable.
* MARK IN/ MARK OUT point:
Starting/ Ending point of a duration to be used for
editing. In the ClipLink System, the Index Picture of the
MARK IN point is automatically recorded as well.
**CUE point:
The point where an operator wants to review work at a
later time. The CUE point does not accompany an Index
Picture.
■ NG button
NG (No Good) status for each take can be input by pushing an
NG button on the DXC-D30 during or after shooting. Unless
the NG button is pushed, OK status is automatically input.
■ RM-LG1
The RM-LG1 is a new Remote Control Unit specially designed
for the remote control of ClipLink and VTR REC operation. It
has two switches, which can be assigned by the operator from
four choices: VTR, MARK, CUE or NG.
DVCAM or DV
Cassette Tape
DSR-130
Digital Camcorder
Scene No.
1
2
3
Time Code (IN)
00:01:01
00:05:23
00:18:21
Time Code (OUT)
00:05:22
00:18:20
00:24:13
Index Picture
■ ClipLink
Basic Information in ClipLink Data
ES-7 EditStation
Automatically
recorded.