Hello,

I'm trying to transfer some footage from a Fujifilm dv tape using FCP 4.5, but about half of it is coming out pixelated during capture.
This footage was actually shot on SUPER 8 film at 18fps and then professionally transferred to mini-dv.
Where is the problem and how can I fix it. Could this possibly be their fault? I'm using a Canon XL1 to transfer to a Mac 1.25Ghz, 512 RAM, 80GB.

Thanks alot!

I'm pretty sure your problem is either in the tape or the deck. It looks pixelated through the xl1 viewfinder, right?

Try cleaning the tape heads. try using another brand deck (like sony). That kind of stuff.

best luck

You know. The best thing to do is capture from iMovie. It is a lot quicker and easier. Then just export it in Full Quality DV format (So this way it doesn't need to render the video in FCP). If you have iMovie of course.

I've never heard of Fuji tapes. And man, don't use an XL1 to digitize.

Yes, I know, it's a crime... I'm just using it to transfer about 5 minutes worth of footage since that's all I have to transfer with right now.