Before you start archiving to a VTR, configure both the hardware and the software.
Also make sure that the video hardware and application match the FPS, resolution, and bit depth of the clips, or project,
you are archiving.
Hardware Configuration
- Your VTR device is properly connected to video and audio sources and RS-422.
- The sync is properly set up.
Software Configuration
Before you start Flame Premium to archive, edit the following keywords according to the software initialization configuration file. You'll need to restart
Flame Premium for these changes to take effect.
Note The software initialization configuration file is located here: /usr/discreet/Flame Premium_VERSION/cfg/init.cfg.
- VTR section: Enable every VTR that you plan to use, either as an archive device or as a regular VTR.
- VIDEO: Enter the video card used by the workstation.
- CLIPMGTDEVICE: Make sure there is a defined VTR unless you plan on using an HDCAM VTR to restore archives, in which case you
would select HDCAM. For HDCAM SR, you must select VTR. Note that CLIPMGTDEVICE can define more than just VTR, it can also
list File and Tape: they are not mutually exclusive.
NoteYou can only restore an HDCAM-created archive by using an HDCAM VTR.
