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Batch Outputting Multiple Clips
You also have the option of outputting a number of clips to tape in a batch operation, as opposed to outputting from the Timeline. When you set up a batch of multiple clips in the Edit to Tape Queue, then DaVinci Resolve will automatically record them sequentially to tape.
How the timecode is generated during batch output depends on the “Output Source Timecode” setting in the Capture and Playback panel of the Project Settings. If this is turned off, then a continuous timecode track will be written to cover everything being output to tape. If this is turned on, then each clip’s source timecode will be written to tape discontinuously.
When batch outputting to tape, you can add black handles to each of the clips to space them out, making later ingest easier, using the “Set batch playout head/tail handle” settings in the Capture and Playback panel of the Project Settings.
1 Use the transport controls to find the In point on tape at which you want to start recording, and click the In button.
2 Do one of the following to add items to output to the Edit to Tape Queue:
— Click the Add Clips button at the bottom of the tape settings, and choose one or more media files from the VTR Record browser, and click Add Clip(s) to Queue.
— Right-click any clip in the Timeline, choose Render This Clip, and then click the Power Mastering button at the bottom of the tape settings to add that clip to the Queue.
3 Choose either Assemble or Crash from the drop-down menu at the upper right-hand side of the Viewer. Because you’re outputting clips with discontinuous timecode, you cannot insert edit when batch outputting.
4 Once you’ve added all the clips you want to output to the queue, click Start Record to begin outputting to tape. Device control is used to record to the designated section of tape; a progress bar appears at the bottom of the Render Queue to show how long this will take.