HVX200 1080 recording through firewire to a netbook?

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zamardii12

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I know that there are only a few ways to record 1080 video on the HVX200.

One being onto the P2 Card, second being the hard drive add-on, and the third is onto a laptop through firewire by directly connecting it.

I had a idea that the Netbook's battery lasts a long time so it would be good for recording to out in the field, however netbook's also don't perform as well as regular laptops. So, I was wondering if I used a netbook, whether I would still be able to record good 1080 video connected directly to the HVX200.


Thanks.
 
If you have a program that can handle streaming 1080 from an HVX, it's possible. EDIUS, OnLocation, and Avid can all handle streaming 1080. If you can get one of those to install and run on a netbook, then it should work. But I don't know whether that's a practical option or not; I doubt you could get Avid installed on a netbook! Maybe EDIUS, maybe OnLocation.
 
This is exactly what I'm looking to do.

Problem is (as I see it) you won't find any netbook that can run OnLocation. The system specification calls for minimum Dual Core fast processor and loads of memory.

I suspect a lot of that requirement is to enable other programs in the suite to run but it's going to need laptop power Core 2 - rather than netbook atom power.
 
PS: Dick - How do you install Onlocation separately? When I try I have to install the whole master collection?
 
NewHPXuser said:
This is exactly what I'm looking to do.

Problem is (as I see it) you won't find any netbook that can run OnLocation. The system specification calls for minimum Dual Core fast processor and loads of memory.

I suspect a lot of that requirement is to enable other programs in the suite to run but it's going to need laptop power Core 2 - rather than netbook atom power.
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OL will run on much slower systems than that however it (as do various other programs) is going to require much higher resolution than you're going to get on a NETBOOK. So basically, NO, it's not going to run on a NETBOOK.
 
Not many netbooks have firewire ports.

That's a big issue other than the Atom processor limitations and some video cards.
 
Yes - I'd meant to post that restriction too but forgot.

You're looking at around £900 for a Dell XPS laptop that would do all this. Haven't been able to find anything else that can do it.
 
You can pick up a used Mac Powerbook (G4) and use VeeScope http://www.dvdxdv.com/NewFolderLookSite/VeeScope/Products/VeescopeLive.try.htm

I also use ScopeBox and it works great (again, on a Mac)...quite a bit more expensive though. There's a video on VeeScope's (DVDxDV) site with a quick setup guide to recording off the HVX200. Pretty slick, since it includes scopes as well:)

Not sure if you'd get it or them to work on an Atom processor, but they both work fine on my 1.5ghz G4 laptops...I just hook up a 7200 rpm external drive to store the footage...and I suppose that's also something to take into consideration...storage space and the ability to also hook up another, fast drive for footage. The G4's are also perfect for P2 offload (Card fits into the pcmica slots directly!) and you can find them for $400 or so...it'll also run FCP 6 just fine and works for quick field edits. Not sure if this is a viable option for you vs. a Netbook...but I'm sold. I bought one last year on a recommendation here at dvxuser and we now have 2 of them...both run strong and they're not a huge loss if something gets busted in the field;)

J
 
Good point docrock - several people have suggested a mac and said it would do this. But the problem is for me from a PC background I honestly don't understand macs at all - which ones are which, how to use them etc. It's good you have specified a model though.

Do you actually capture full HD footage this way without dropped frames as my older laptops can capture DV etc but they would struggle capturing HD.
 
I've never dropped a frame:)...Seriously though.... we use this model specifically for many different events. We always use this fashion of recording for our wide/static shots with the HVX'es. I've been successful with both the G4s and the latest Intel Macbooks and Macbook Pros. The newer models will definitely be more expensive...and certainly not necessary for capture. For editing, you'll want to keep it simple in the G4 (older) models.

I believe most of the heavy lifting (compression) for capture is done in camera. All the computer is, is a doorway to the storage (Hard Drive). These capture and scope programs are pretty simple. Capturing HD is not nearly as demanding as editing/conforming/compressing the footage, in my experience. Maybe the Macs are set up a bit better...not sure.

Which leads me to my switch over 3 years ago. When we decided to start out video business, we switched to an all Mac setup. I was PC user for 20 years. The switch was a simple one. Macs come with training wheels (Boot Camp) which allow you to install Windows. You can boot into either OS and it's a good way to get the hang of it. If you are tech capable, you'll pick up OSX in 15 minutes, it's THAT intuitive! Honestly...It's almost TOO basic (Too uninstall a program...you throw it in the trash, empty the trash, and it's gone....NO more Uninstall Wizards!). Everything on the Mac is dyslexic...if it was on the left in Windows, you'll find it on the right on Mac. And YES, there is a Right Click!!!!

J
 
Thanks docrock for the reasurances - I think I'm going to bite the bullet and go and look at some macs.
 
We put a SSD in a MBP 13 inch unibody.

Had a FW400 to FW800 cable built that doesn't carry power.

Capture with onLocation and Scopebox.

Nice
 
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