Serious Magic DVRack

Seth Bloombaum · June 10th, 2007, 12:22 PM

DVRack 2HD has three different monitors available, 4x3, 16x9 and 720p. You'll want the 4x3 monitor, and make sure the "letterbox" button isn't depressed.

Then, hit F8 to switch the aspect ratio to 1.333 (4x3). This is also available in the monitor menu, but F8 is real handy. (Ctrl-F8 takes you to 16x9, 1.777)

AVI Type 1 is almost certainly the file format you want for SD DV on a PC. It has audio/video interleave, so, for audio stays in sync better, especially over long takes. If your NLE accomodates it, that's what you want. If you're looking at NLE docs, T1 = directshow.

T2 is useable in any editor, DirectShow or VFW, and some older editors will only accept T2.

Mike Moncrief · June 10th, 2007, 04:18 PM

Hello,

OK thanks for the info..

Mike M.

Cory Sheldon · July 18th, 2007, 12:01 PM

Is there a trial version of this up anywhere? I can't find anything on Adobe's site. I just need to monitor HDV on a laptop for a few days, or is there another option? Anything to monitor on a laptop (with an xh-a1), something free or a demo version is all I need.

thanks

Seth Bloombaum · July 18th, 2007, 03:38 PM

https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/i...uct=onlocation

Terry Esslinger · July 21st, 2007, 06:37 PM

Just purchased DVRack HD2 and installed it on my laptop (or thought I did). Installation program said that it had done so. But when I try to launch the program I get only error messages. Error message 1: SOFTWRAP ERROR 3 Error message 2. INCONSISTANT FILES . This second one also appears to be a softwrap error - whatever that is.

Can any one help me get thhis installed

Terry Esslinger · July 21st, 2007, 11:46 PM

I am having the same problem. Will not accept the activation number. Where did you get the 'patch'?

Ray Bell · July 22nd, 2007, 08:32 AM

you can get the patch(es) here....

http://www.adobe.com/support/dvrack/

David Stoneburner · August 29th, 2007, 04:31 PM

I have DVRack HD2 on a system at work. About 2 months after getting it Adobe bought Serious Magic. I just booted up DVRack today and tried to do an autoupdate. It did not work as it could not find the website. Are there any updates? How do I get them to work if there are any? We also bought PPRO CS3 recently which comes with Onlocation. Would it be better to uninstall DVRack HD2 and install Onlocation or just leave it the way it is? Any help would be appreciated.

Seth Bloombaum · August 29th, 2007, 06:38 PM

I was able to connect to the updates web site a few minutes ago, so, you might try again.

I am running DVRack 2.0 HD, v 2.1.1570.0, which appears to be the latest. I suspect it will be the last version that us Serious Magic customers will be able to get.

As it stood a few months ago, Adobe had decided not to offer an upgrade or crossgrade path to SM customers. I have had success with getting support out of Adobe for my SM products.

If I were in your shoes I'd load up OnLocation, and consider selling DVRack. But that's just my opinion. Adobe is supporting registration transfers of SM products through Adobe customer support. (You'll want to register all SM products with Adobe).

David Stoneburner · August 30th, 2007, 06:56 AM

Thanks I'll try again. My only problem is that the DVRack was purchased by my department in a university, so I can't sell it. I guess I'll just use it and keep the Onlocation as well. I'm guessing I can't put both on the same machine. Maybe I'll drop the DVRack and see if I can sell it.

Thanks

Ian Stark · June 6th, 2008, 03:12 PM

Sincere apologies for the double post and for resurrecting this old thread but I am guessing a reply post to this thread will have more chance of being seen!

I lost my Sure Shot cards recently and I'm looking for a replacement or scanned images of the cards that I can print and laminate. I can provide various types of proof of purchase including serial number, a photo of me holding the original box and even video clips of the location shoot when I last used the cards before leaving them on the roof of my car!!

Adobe is unwilling to talk to me as I don't own a licence for CS3. My version of DV-Rack is the original one and it has served me well (but I still mourn the day Adobe got their hands on Serious Magic).

Any help much appreciated and again, sorry for the double post.

Thanks,

Ian . . .

Ian Stark · June 6th, 2008, 03:53 PM

Resolved! Interested parties please see http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=123208

June 10th, 2007, 04:18 PM	#362
Mike Moncrief Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: orlando florida Posts: 426	Hello, OK thanks for the info.. Mike M. __________________ Mike Moncrief mikemoncrief@gmail.com www.themikemoncrief.com

July 18th, 2007, 12:01 PM	#363
Cory Sheldon Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 33	Trial still available? Is there a trial version of this up anywhere? I can't find anything on Adobe's site. I just need to monitor HDV on a laptop for a few days, or is there another option? Anything to monitor on a laptop (with an xh-a1), something free or a demo version is all I need. thanks

July 21st, 2007, 06:37 PM	#365
Terry Esslinger Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sacramento, Elk Grove. Calif Posts: 306	Need HELP with DV rack installation!! Just purchased DVRack HD2 and installed it on my laptop (or thought I did). Installation program said that it had done so. But when I try to launch the program I get only error messages. Error message 1: SOFTWRAP ERROR 3 Error message 2. INCONSISTANT FILES . This second one also appears to be a softwrap error - whatever that is. Can any one help me get thhis installed __________________ Puttin the wet stuff on the red stuff!

July 21st, 2007, 11:46 PM	#366
Terry Esslinger Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sacramento, Elk Grove. Calif Posts: 306	I am having the same problem. Will not accept the activation number. Where did you get the 'patch'? __________________ Puttin the wet stuff on the red stuff!

August 29th, 2007, 04:31 PM	#368
David Stoneburner Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 494	Upgrades for DVRack HD2 I have DVRack HD2 on a system at work. About 2 months after getting it Adobe bought Serious Magic. I just booted up DVRack today and tried to do an autoupdate. It did not work as it could not find the website. Are there any updates? How do I get them to work if there are any? We also bought PPRO CS3 recently which comes with Onlocation. Would it be better to uninstall DVRack HD2 and install Onlocation or just leave it the way it is? Any help would be appreciated.

June 10th, 2007, 12:22 PM	#361
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	DVRack 2HD has three different monitors available, 4x3, 16x9 and 720p. You'll want the 4x3 monitor, and make sure the "letterbox" button isn't depressed. Then, hit F8 to switch the aspect ratio to 1.333 (4x3). This is also available in the monitor menu, but F8 is real handy. (Ctrl-F8 takes you to 16x9, 1.777) AVI Type 1 is almost certainly the file format you want for SD DV on a PC. It has audio/video interleave, so, for audio stays in sync better, especially over long takes. If your NLE accomodates it, that's what you want. If you're looking at NLE docs, T1 = directshow. T2 is useable in any editor, DirectShow or VFW, and some older editors will only accept T2.

July 18th, 2007, 03:38 PM	#364
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/i...uct=onlocation

July 22nd, 2007, 08:32 AM	#367
Ray Bell Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,414	you can get the patch(es) here.... http://www.adobe.com/support/dvrack/

August 29th, 2007, 06:38 PM	#369
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	I was able to connect to the updates web site a few minutes ago, so, you might try again. I am running DVRack 2.0 HD, v 2.1.1570.0, which appears to be the latest. I suspect it will be the last version that us Serious Magic customers will be able to get. As it stood a few months ago, Adobe had decided not to offer an upgrade or crossgrade path to SM customers. I have had success with getting support out of Adobe for my SM products. If I were in your shoes I'd load up OnLocation, and consider selling DVRack. But that's just my opinion. Adobe is supporting registration transfers of SM products through Adobe customer support. (You'll want to register all SM products with Adobe).

August 30th, 2007, 06:56 AM	#370
David Stoneburner Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 494	Thanks I'll try again. My only problem is that the DVRack was purchased by my department in a university, so I can't sell it. I guess I'll just use it and keep the Onlocation as well. I'm guessing I can't put both on the same machine. Maybe I'll drop the DVRack and see if I can sell it. Thanks

June 6th, 2008, 03:12 PM	#371
Ian Stark Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,237	Sincere apologies for the double post and for resurrecting this old thread but I am guessing a reply post to this thread will have more chance of being seen! I lost my Sure Shot cards recently and I'm looking for a replacement or scanned images of the cards that I can print and laminate. I can provide various types of proof of purchase including serial number, a photo of me holding the original box and even video clips of the location shoot when I last used the cards before leaving them on the roof of my car!! Adobe is unwilling to talk to me as I don't own a licence for CS3. My version of DV-Rack is the original one and it has served me well (but I still mourn the day Adobe got their hands on Serious Magic). Any help much appreciated and again, sorry for the double post. Thanks, Ian . . . __________________ www.vit-media.com www.classicmachinefilms.co.uk

June 6th, 2008, 03:53 PM	#372
Ian Stark Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,237	Resolved! Interested parties please see http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=123208 __________________ www.vit-media.com www.classicmachinefilms.co.uk