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What is “Unity Gain,” and why is it important?

Unity gain means keeping the levels – both video (contrast, brightness & color) and audio consistent throughout the path of production and post-production, from the recording of footage in the field all the way to the playback of the final program, whether it be broadcast or viewed on a recorded media like DVD.

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What are “OLED” video display panels?

“OLED” or Organic Light Emitting Diode video display panels are the latest technology poised to replace the current generation of Plasma and LCD panels.

OLED displays are based on the organic process of “electro phosphorescence”. Think of Fireflies, plankton, and many sea creatures, they all have the ability to produce organic light.

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Can discontinuous timecode on a DV recording be corrected?

Yes, the latest generation HDV/DVCAM VCR has the ability to re-record or “Insert” the timecode into an existing DVCAM recording. – We should also address the other half of the question… How do we avoid unwanted changes in the timecode during the original recording?

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Is there generation loss in Digital Betacam?

Yes, but not noticeable until the 6th or 7th generation …
The video signal degrades slightly every time it passes in or out of a device that processes the signal. Generation loss can be avoided by making an exact copy of the digital video file recorded on the tape. The dub, or “file transfer” will have no “generational loss”. – Similar to copying a file on your personal computer.

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