Crash Record and Live Output
Autodesk Smoke allows you to capture a live video signal or crash record a clip by using a
tablet pen or a mouse to start and stop the clip input or output process. When you choose this
form of capture, Autodesk Smoke checks the available space on your Autodesk media storage
device to determine the available space, which varies depending on your preferred
intermediate format.
Also, if you are using a device that does not support remote control via RS-422, such as a
camera, VCR, or any other device, use the Live NTSC or PAL option to capture, and the
'live video' option to output clips.
Enable the rows with live NTSC or live PAL to enable crash record or live output.
To crash record a live video signal:
1
Choose a folder from the 'media library' where you would like the captured clip
to be created.
2
Select file>capture from VTR. The VTR capture module appears.
3
From the VTR device box, select 'live NTSC' or 'live PAL'. The incoming live video signal
appears in the preview window.
4
Select the 'start on pen' mode. End the capture by using 'stop on pen' or 'stop on
frames'. Traditionally, Autodesk Smoke was operated with a tablet and pen, hence the
'start on pen' terminology.
When 'stop on pen' is selected for capture stop mode, the out point and the duration
timecode fields will be updated to show the longest possible clip that can be recorded
on your Autodesk Media storage device. The capture will either end when you click
anywhere on the screen or when your storage fills up.
5
Enter the clip name and enable the video tracks and audio channels that you want
to capture.
6
Make sure you are receiving the live video signal.
7
Press 'play' on the video device.
8
Select 'process' to begin capturing.
9
Click anywhere on the screen to end capturing in 'stop on pen' mode.
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