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DV or U-matic screening copies - which is better?

Sean Martin

13 years ago - Sean Martin

I have a mini DV copy of an old film of mine that is on u-Matic. Can someone please refresh my memory - would the mini DV copy be as good (lossless?) the old u-Matic> Which would be better for screening at a festival?

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Paul Lavers

13 years ago - Paul Lavers

The Mini DV is probably more reliable, and I certainly wouldn't rely on a U-Matic playback machine, as all too often the playback will result in a devouring of the tape. Depending on the age of the Tape, another problem is the Drop out and tape creasing. All in all I would use the Mini DV, until you can transfer the U-Matic in 'Laboratory like conditions' to digital.

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