CHAPTER 7: CREATING AND EXPORTING FINAL VIDEO 169Outputting to analog video tapeTo output to an analog video tape, you should ensure that all the video sequencesyou used were created from field-based video and that you saved the video file asfield-based. Using non-field-based video results in a slight flicker in the finalanalog video. Your video should also be equivalent to the resolution of analogvideo, such as 640x480, 30fps (field-based), and 24-bit color (for NTSC devices).You must create your video using EXACTLY the same settings as your capturedvideo. Anything less results in resampling which introduces degradation. Consultyour capture board's manual for detailed instructions on the attributes of thecaptured video. You can also right-click on a selected video clip on the Timelineand select Properties from the pop-up menu to see this information.If you have already created an avi file with your project, it is easy to print thefinished movie to tape.To output an avi file to video tape:1. Click File: Print To Tape: Video File to open the Select Video File dialog box.2. Locate and select the file you want to output and then click the Options button.The Print To Tape Options dialog box opens.3. Set the time Delay. Start determines the length of the delay before the video isplayed while End sets the length for after the video has played. SelectingManual allows you to control playback with your keyboard or mouse.4. Select Device control if you want MediaStudio Pro to control your videocamera while recording your project.5. Click OK to close the dialog box and then Open to begin playing back thesequence.Once you click Open, your entire screen blacks out and after the specified durationthe video begins to play back. (Hit a key on the keyboard or click your mouse toTo output a video to tape, you need a video capture board which supportsthis, or a similar device with a VGA to TV converter. It is also advisable tohave a controllable device that allows you to control the recording from VideoEditor.Setting a delay gives you time to activate your recording device and get itup to speed before the video plays on your screen.
