How do you record to a laptop? FS-100?

[THoff]

Yes, non-native recording modes work with DV Rack. And it can also remove the pulldown for you if you record to AVI Type 1 files. If you select AVI Type 2, you have to do your own pulldown removal.

Variable framerates can only be recorded in PN mode, so that rules out recording them using DV Rack.

It has it's own Interval Recording mode, as well as motion-activated recording, stop-motion recording with onion-skinning and a bunch of other neat but specialized features.

There is no HDV or DVCProHD support in the trial version because of licensing issues.

 

[bbalser]

Variable framerates can only be recorded in PN mode...

Myth. VFR can be recorded in non-Native mode, too.

 

[jinks]

Thanks for all the info. I got dvrack hd which is great.... the problem however is that, I get the message HDD running too slow! I have an Hp pavillion 2gig duo core with about 80gigs available space plus an external 500gig hard drive to dump footage on. I'm not computer savvy and dunno how to improve the speed or fix that problem. Any help is appreciated.

Secondly, I tried to import the recorded footage into vegas using raylight demo version, but the picture is squished or appears 4:3 though the original is 70p/30p. Even setting the project properties in vegas to 720p didn't fix it. What I'm I missing?
Lastly, any word on when vegas will upgrade to dvcpro hd?

 

[mvb]

Thanks for all the info. I got dvrack hd which is great.... the problem however is that, I get the message HDD running too slow! I have an Hp pavillion 2gig duo core with about 80gigs available space plus an external 500gig hard drive to dump footage on. I'm not computer savvy and dunno how to improve the speed or fix that problem. Any help is appreciated.

Secondly, I tried to import the recorded footage into vegas using raylight demo version, but the picture is squished or appears 4:3 though the original is 70p/30p. Even setting the project properties in vegas to 720p didn't fix it. What I'm I missing?

Raylight's not going to help you unless you have MXF files.

For MXF files Raylight sets the aspect ratio correctly.

Lastly, any word on when vegas will upgrade to dvcpro hd?

Raylight is their recommended solution. Search the Sony support
knowledgebase for AG-HVX200.

 

[jinks]

Mvb I thought raylight would have the mxf files in the demo version... which is what I have. I can't understand why it doesn't set the aspect ratio right? Btw, i looked up the sony site for the hvx200 and saw nothing. Is there any way of increasing HDD speed to record with dvrack?

 

[mvb]

Mvb I thought raylight would have the mxf files in the demo version... which is what I have. I can't understand why it doesn't set the aspect ratio right? Btw, i looked up the sony site for the hvx200 and saw nothing. Is there any way of increasing HDD speed to record with dvrack?

If you read the Raylight Tutorial there is a link to a sample P2 card image.

The direct link to Sony's DVCPROHD page is here
http://www.custcenter.com/cgi-bin/sonypictures.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1347

I'm not an expert on DVRack so I won't attempt to answer your last question, but the beauty of Raylight is that it will run on nearly any DV-capable computer system in its proxy mode (Raylight Red) yet can render at full HD quality when you're ready to output your movie.

 

[jinks]

Thanks a lot guys, you have all been of great help and I appreciate it. I bought raylight but I can't get the aspect ratio correct. I selected mantain native frame size on the control panel but it's still 4:3 even though I shot 1080i/24p. Which takes me to my second question; Why are there too many jaggies? I shot 1080i/24p of me fooling around, but with every slight movement of me... I see big ugjy jaggies. I'm sorry if this has been answered numerous times already. I'm still waiting for Barry's book plus the p2 card hence all these experiments.

All help is highly appreciated especially on getting the aspect ratio right with raylight. There support forum/faq doesn't mention it anywhere.
Thanks a billion!!

 

[mvb]

Thanks a lot guys, you have all been of great help and I appreciate it. I bought raylight but I can't get the aspect ratio correct. I selected mantain native frame size on the control panel but it's still 4:3 even though I shot 1080i/24p. Which takes me to my second question; Why are there too many jaggies? I shot 1080i/24p of me fooling around, but with every slight movement of me... I see big ugjy jaggies. I'm sorry if this has been answered numerous times already. I'm still waiting for Barry's book plus the p2 card hence all these experiments.

All help is highly appreciated especially on getting the aspect ratio right with raylight. There support forum/faq doesn't mention it anywhere.
Thanks a billion!!

Unselect native frame size and turn on Raylight Blue. Then bring the MXF files into Premiere or Vegas. Windows media player does not play MXf files correctly.

Did you know there was a tutorial on Raylight? Follow the links at http://dvfilm.com/help

 

[jinks]

Mvb you are great help, thanks a bunch!