DVX as web CAM???
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omg, this really is the end for the DVX. To be cast aside, thrown to the bottom of the heap, only to be used as a glorified Webcam.
Actually, it's not an insult to the DVX at all.
I've used it for web conferencing on iChat between three cities. We had three locations: the bulk of the group in one location along three other people, two in one city and one in another. The DVX was in the primary location.
Using the DVX gave me the ability to shift focus around the room with control that a crummy web could never offer. Plus, the XLR inputs allowed me to mic the whole room so that everyone was heard.
So take a deep breath and let go of gear snobbery. The DVX has amazing latitude in its uses, which makes it a still-relevant piece of equipment.
I was not saying that people need to go out and get a DVX specifically for use as a web cam. Yes, that's spending way too much for that purpose. Nor was I saying that the DVX is "only to be used as a glorified webcam." The OP asked a simple question and got a really unhelpful answer.
But by virtue of already owning a DVX, this is one more great place where it works well. And if one is considering purchasing a DVX, while this would not be a reason in and of itself to purchase, it certainly is one more item on the list of things that a DVX can do very well.
Yes, any miniDV camcorder or DVCAM - really, any camera with FireWire - can connect to a Mac and do the same thing. Personally, I actually prefer using my DVX for web conferencing for many reasons, mostly having to do with both sound and image control. So, that's one less piece of cheap gear that I need to go out and purchase for unitasking.
But by virtue of already owning a DVX, this is one more great place where it works well. And if one is considering purchasing a DVX, while this would not be a reason in and of itself to purchase, it certainly is one more item on the list of things that a DVX can do very well.
Yes, any miniDV camcorder or DVCAM - really, any camera with FireWire - can connect to a Mac and do the same thing. Personally, I actually prefer using my DVX for web conferencing for many reasons, mostly having to do with both sound and image control. So, that's one less piece of cheap gear that I need to go out and purchase for unitasking.
How do i set up my mac and DVX to do streaming live? Will most streaming sites or software see the camera?
Thanks guy
Your Mac will recognize the DV stream via FireWire. Past that, it depends on the software. For example, conferencing with iChat requires setting iChat's video preferences to external FireWire video (it will see the camera and offer it as an option).
