Record to disk software, Which to take? feedback needed.

[DavidChia]

hi all ,
i'm currently trying to get my dvx100b to go tapeless, trying to save the camera head hours. After a few search on the net. i come down to these two software companies.They claim to allow me to directly record into my Powerbook, into my external harddrive. Both allow me to use my powerbook as a external on site monitor.

I need to know if anyone has any experience with these software. I am not intrested in DV RACK . As i use a Mac User

DV Monitor Pro
http://www.redlightningsoftware.com/Home.html

Scopebox.
http://www.scopebox.com/

Scopebox has HD, but i only have a DVX100b. it allow me to upgrade to HD later (at a cost). one cost twice or more than the other. They both look good. And both has alot of features.This is not about personal prefrence,but I need feedback on certains issues.

My main concerns are drop frame, crashes. User friendly capabilities.Which one is more reliable. Does any one have any experience with them?

Also as i will be using a WRD35PRO (35mm adapter)with my DVX100b. I actually like to know, if there are any other software out there, that allows me to "record" the "flip image" from my adapter? Both the softwares has "Flip" function. But they don't allow you to record the flip image. You got to do it in post.

Thank you in advance for any feedback,
David

 

[Ming]

MacBook pro or powerbook? There's a thread around here somewhere in which the rep from redlighting has some good info.

 

[ifownlee41nite@mac.com]

I have a question to add if you don't mind DavidChia. I have a 3 camera set up. Does that mean in order for me to capture directly to my hard drive I would have to connect a separate Mac & external to each camera? I shoot alot of plays in 24p. It's all about catching scenes from many points of views.