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Help getting footage onto mac (1st time)

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bradcoffey
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i have a gl2 and final cut express
the footage is on the tape, can i use a usb wire or do i need the dv wire

i looked through the directions and shit but i just wanna make sure i do it right the first time
Jan 4 2009 6:28PM
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twix_182
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your gonna need a firewire to get good capturing. the gl2 has a 4 pin end and your computer probably has a 6pin end if it has one, which it should. so u just need a 4pin to 6 pin firewire cable.
Jan 4 2009 8:02PM
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Trefmawr
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Your Mac should have a Firewire 6-pin slot on it, which is the cheapest and easiest way to do things.

If you want you can get a processing deck, but those can get pricey (cheapest being the Sony DSR-11).

Just remember to turn your camera on when you plug it in to the computer :D
Jan 4 2009 8:58PM
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heFF
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i have a mini dv sony handycam any tips as to what i should use for that haha i know its nothing great but it gets the job done ....and its also to a macbook pro
Jan 5 2009 9:32AM
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twix_182
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the same thing would be necessary i assume. to my knowledge all minidv cameras go via firewire
Jan 5 2009 9:42AM
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