Dmc Editing; Overview Of Dmc Editing - Sony BETACAM SX A220P Operation Manual

Executing an Edit

3-5 DMC Editing

Using the Betacam SX format on the
player allows you to perform variable-
speed editing by controlling the
playback speed of the player from the
recorder. This type of editing is called
DMC (dynamic motion control)
editing.

3-5-1 Overview of DMC Editing

Requirements for DMC editing
DMC editing is possible in either
assemble or insert edit mode, but is
not possible when executing audio
split edit.
Preroll
Recorder
Playback mode
Preroll time ×
initial speed
Player
Moves at the
initial speed
3-14
Editing
IN point
DMC edit mode
IN point
Playback at the speeds
stored in memory
Playback speed can be controlled
between ±1 times normal speed.
Tape movement during DMC
editing
During DMC editing, the tape moves
as shown in the diagram below.
OUT point
Playback mode
Stop
Moves at the final
speed
Postroll
Postroll time ×
final speed
Stop