How to copy a video tape (page 3)
Plan Ahead to Win the Game
One way to insure a clean signal recording is to plot out all the elements your video signal will pass through to make your image. Because unforeseen events do occur and things pop up that you didn't think of, it helps to write everything down from the first shot to the last edit.
Before you shoot, visualize the final outcome of the taped footage. In so doing, you may save a few generations--and end up a winner in the generation loss game.
Larry Burke-Weiner is a photo illustrator and video producer.
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Generation Loss Game Rules
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- Roll a single die on each turn.
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- Take the action specified by the square on which your piece lands.
- The game ends when all players reach the finish.
- The winner is the player with the lowest number of generation loss points.
Generation Loss Scoring
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