Steinberg Cubase 8 Manual

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Video Container Formats
Video and other multi-media files come in a container format.
This container holds various streams of information including video and audio, but 
also metadata such as synchronization information required to play back audio and 
video together. Data regarding creation dates, authors, chapter markings, and more 
can also be held within the container format.
The following container formats are supported by Cubase:
Cubase supports all these container...

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Frame Rates
Cubase is capable of working with different types of video and film frame rates.
RELATED LINKS
Frame rate (speed) on page 956
Video Output Devices
Cubase supports several ways to play back video files.
Viewing video files onscreen in the Video Player window may work just fine for many 
applications, but often it is necessary to display video in a large format for viewing 
small details and so others involved in the session can also see the video. Cubase 
provides...

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Preparing a Video Project
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FireWire DV Output
You have the option to use FireWire ports on the computer to output DV video 
streams to external converters such as various camcorders and standalone 
FireWire to DV conversion units.
These units can be connected to a television or projector for large format viewing. 
The FireWire protocol is capable of transporting data at high speed and is the most 
common standard for communicating with video-related peripheral equipment....

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When importing video files via the Pool or by using drag and drop, Cubase can 
automatically extract the audio from a video file. Whether this happens, depends on 
the “Extract Audio on Import Video File” setting in the Preferences dialog (Video 
page).
When importing video, Cubase automatically creates a thumbnail cache file. The 
generated file is stored in the same folder as the video file and gets the name of the 
file with the suffix “.vcache”....

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For example, when the project frame rate is switched from 30 fps to 29.97 fps, the 
start time is changed so that all the events currently in the project remain at the 
same positions in relation to realtime. If you want the project start time to remain the 
same, you must manually change it back after clicking the “Get From Video” button. 
In this case, it is important that the video event is snapped to the timeline to ensure 
proper positioning and synchronization...

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that they are in a lower resolution, i. e. the pictures are not as clear as when they are 
calculated. When the processes that rely heavily on the computer CPU are finished, 
the frames are automatically recalculated, i. e. the program automatically switches 
between realtime calculation of the pictures and using the cache file.
NOTE
There are situations where no thumbnail cache file can be generated, e. g. if you 
import a video file from a folder that is write-protected. If...

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• You need a video card that supports OpenGL (version 2.0 recommended) for 
proper video playback. A card with OpenGL 1.2 can also be used, but might 
put restrictions on the video functionality.
To check if your video equipment is capable of playing back a video from within 
Cubase, open the Video Player page in the Device Setup dialog. If your system 
does not meet the minimum video requirements, a corresponding message will be 
displayed.
Device Setup
In the Device Setup...

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• The offset is only used during playback. It is defeated in stop and scrub 
mode so that you always see the correct video frame.
AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK 
If the quality of the video image is not a critical factor or if you are experiencing 
performance problems, try lowering the value on the Video Quality pop-up menu. 
Although higher quality settings make the video display sharper and smoother, they 
also lead to an increased processor load.
RELATED LINKS
Video Output...

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Playing Back Video
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Quarter Size
The window size is reduced to a quarter of the actual size.
Half Size
The window size is reduced to half the actual size.
Actual Size
The window size corresponds to the size of the video.
Double Size
The window is enlarged to twice the actual size.
Video Quality
This submenu allows you to change the quality of the video image.
NOTE
• To resize the Video Player window, you can also drag the borders.
• The higher the resolution, the more processing power is needed...

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Editing Video
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Scrubbing Video
You can scrub video events, i. e. play them back forwards or backwards at any 
speed. This is done by clicking in the Video Player window and moving the mouse 
to the left or to the right. You can also use the Scrub controls on the Transport panel 
or a jog wheel on a remote controller for scrubbing video events.
RELATED LINKS
Project Scrubbing - The Jog Wheel on page 199
Playing Back with the Shuttle Speed Wheel on page 199
Editing Video
Video clips are played...