Recording direct to powerbook
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Re: Recording direct to powerbook
What software are you using to do it?
What software are you using to do it?
Re: Recording direct to powerbook
I *imagine*, though I hardly know for sure, that FCP can capture live feed from FireWire. If so, you would not need a tape.
HOWEVER, most laptop HDDs are only 5400 rpm, which, while still able to capture video, aren't ideal for it.
I *imagine*, though I hardly know for sure, that FCP can capture live feed from FireWire. If so, you would not need a tape.
HOWEVER, most laptop HDDs are only 5400 rpm, which, while still able to capture video, aren't ideal for it.
Re: Recording direct to powerbook
Ok after experimenting it looks like I could use "Capture Now" in FCP to get the feed via firewire. Problem being is that it needs timecode and it appears the DVX won't actually record without a tape in it. I was hoping to use this for longer timelapses. Any work arounds there?
Ok after experimenting it looks like I could use "Capture Now" in FCP to get the feed via firewire. Problem being is that it needs timecode and it appears the DVX won't actually record without a tape in it. I was hoping to use this for longer timelapses. Any work arounds there?
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Re: Recording direct to powerbook
Try iMovie if timecode isn't critical
Not sure how the sensor knows a tape is in place. I suppose it's possible to take a MiniDV tape and remove the actual tape so it's just a case to fool it into 'recording mode'.
Try iMovie if timecode isn't critical
Not sure how the sensor knows a tape is in place. I suppose it's possible to take a MiniDV tape and remove the actual tape so it's just a case to fool it into 'recording mode'.
Re: Recording direct to powerbook
What, total?
I have to the think that the occasion would be rare where you'd record half an hour all in one clip.
What, total?
I have to the think that the occasion would be rare where you'd record half an hour all in one clip.
FlacaProductions
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Re: Recording direct to powerbook
FCP 3 - preferences - scratch disks - check box at the bottom.....
you can change the time limit or disable it completely.
FCP 3 - preferences - scratch disks - check box at the bottom.....
you can change the time limit or disable it completely.
Re: Recording direct to powerbook
There is a special software available for that purpose:BTV.
You can record with it straight to the hard drive. There is small latency, or should I say delay in a recording, but in a theory it works well. It makes very big file sizes, so you will need lots of external hard drive space. I once tested the demo version of "BTV" and it worked well, personally I am still using tapes. But maybe after few years...Who knows.
There is a special software available for that purpose:BTV.
You can record with it straight to the hard drive. There is small latency, or should I say delay in a recording, but in a theory it works well. It makes very big file sizes, so you will need lots of external hard drive space. I once tested the demo version of "BTV" and it worked well, personally I am still using tapes. But maybe after few years...Who knows.
scharky
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Re: Recording direct to powerbook
you mentioned that you were looking to capture prolonged time laps with your power book. I don't know if they make this software for the mac, but you could try scenalizer. I use it to capture all my footage, and it even has a time laps capture function tha will capture 1 out of every "n" frames. You can even hook your camera up to it and record tapeless. try http//www.scenalyzer.com for more info
you mentioned that you were looking to capture prolonged time laps with your power book. I don't know if they make this software for the mac, but you could try scenalizer. I use it to capture all my footage, and it even has a time laps capture function tha will capture 1 out of every "n" frames. You can even hook your camera up to it and record tapeless. try http//www.scenalyzer.com for more info
kyle_doris
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Re: Recording direct to powerbook
formac makes a desktop TVR that would work perfectly for something like this...
my friend gave me is G5 for the summer (until i get one of my own when the 3.0's come out; gonna get a 1.8 dual for cheaper) and it has the TVR... it's a nifty little device, does alot. it's nice to record stuff off the TV in raw DV format and edit it in FCP.
i can try for you and see if it works with the DVX.
the TVR is about 300 bucks though, and that's pretty steep.
formac makes a desktop TVR that would work perfectly for something like this...
my friend gave me is G5 for the summer (until i get one of my own when the 3.0's come out; gonna get a 1.8 dual for cheaper) and it has the TVR... it's a nifty little device, does alot. it's nice to record stuff off the TV in raw DV format and edit it in FCP.
i can try for you and see if it works with the DVX.
the TVR is about 300 bucks though, and that's pretty steep.
Prairieboy
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Re: Recording direct to powerbook
as for timecode why not set your camera to freerun, then FCp would have the timecode it needs, with no tape involved.
as for timecode why not set your camera to freerun, then FCp would have the timecode it needs, with no tape involved.