Do I need a SMPTE generator for putting sound to film?
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Posted on Apr 13, 2004 08:43 am
karambos
Half of twice one
Member Since: Feb 09, 2004
I have a Studio 4 midi interface from Opcode. I would like to start putting sound to film via my Mac G4 (dual 1GHz) and Logic sequencer.
I believe I will need a SMPTE generator. Can my Studio 4 generate SMPTE? Will it also convert SMPTE into MTC (midi time code) or the other way around? Do I even need MTC? Do I need a SMPTE generator?
Thx
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Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Apr 19, 2004 05:59 pm The newer versioin of that interface supports MTC as well as SMPTE. If your interface supports it you should have a section visable right on the front that will allow you to switch the SMPTE time code on and off. If it does not support it, then yes you will need a seperate box to do so. It will take the MTC and convert it to SMPTE code to be striped onto the film you are working on. I personally use MidiMan from M-Audio as it is built right into the unit with multiple formats and is able to read as well as stripe time code.
