Batch-capturing video

If you have the proper setup for device control and have a videotape recorded with timecode, you can set up Premiere for automatic, unattended capture of multiple clips from the same tape. This is called batch capturing. You log, or create a list of, the segments you want to capture from the tape in the Batch Capture window. The list (called a batch list or timecode log) can be created either by logging clips visually using device control or by typing In and Out points manually. When the batch list is ready, click one button to capture the clips in the list. You can batch-capture clips from analog or DV camcorders or decks.

Note: Batch capture is not recommended for the first and last 30 seconds of your tape because of possible timecode and seeking issues. Instead, capture these sections manually.

The check-mark column at the far left of the Batch List window shows the status of a clip. If the column has no icon, the clip has not been captured and is not set to be captured. A diamond () indicates that this clip will be captured when you click Capture (). Click in the column to turn the diamond on or off. A check mark () indicates that this clip has been captured. An X () indicates that an error occurred while capturing a clip.

When you click Capture (), Premiere scans the list of files and checks your hard disk for other files with the same name. If a duplicate exists, Premiere adds the duplicate icon () next to the filename in the Batch Capture window. You can then choose to replace the existing files on disk with the new files you're about to capture, or you can rename the files in your batch list.

In the Batch List window, click Add () to create a new batch list entry, or click Delete () to remove a selected entry. Double-click a clip to edit its capture parameters, such as filename or reel name. You can sort batch list entries according to their timecode In points by clicking Sort (). When you begin capture, Premiere automatically resorts entries by reel name and timecode In points.

Capturing and Importing Source Clips > Batch-capturing video

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