Recording directly to the MAC at DVinfo.net

Miles Hale · December 21st, 2009, 05:34 PM

Has anyone tried to connect directly from the XH A1s to a MAC for recording to the computer without using the tape. I'm running FCP 7 as the editor. Please tell me your set-up for direct recording if you have done this process.
Thanks, Miles Hale

Jonathan Schwartz · December 22nd, 2009, 05:04 PM

Miles,

I record using quicktime pro. In SD, I can record two inputs at the same time (1 using an expresscard adapter FW adapter). In HD, I record only one camera at a time, though I have not tried 2 HD sources. Simple FW hookup, there is a slight lag on the computer but it makes for a great backup. I have actually started using the computer as my main footage and the tapes as backup. Saves me a ton since I can now reuse the tapes. Hope this helps some.

Kenneth Burgener · December 24th, 2009, 05:36 PM

hi,

When I was home at Mom's I filmed all the 8 mm my Dad shot 50 so years ago. I plugged the camera into my Apple lap top, and it went right in. I saved the tapes, but used the computer to make DVD's. This saved me from having to download the tapes.

Ken

David Quakenbush · December 25th, 2009, 12:50 PM

You can record straight to disk with Adobe OnLocation. It comes with Creative Suite. It also provides a complete set of scopes, etc, so you can monitor your levels while shooting. It's a little laggy, and you have to jump through a couple hoops (Google "Clip Wrap") to get the footage into FCP but you can go straight to disk this way.

December 21st, 2009, 05:34 PM	#1
Miles Hale Tourist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1	Recording directly to the MAC Has anyone tried to connect directly from the XH A1s to a MAC for recording to the computer without using the tape. I'm running FCP 7 as the editor. Please tell me your set-up for direct recording if you have done this process. Thanks, Miles Hale

December 22nd, 2009, 05:04 PM	#2
Jonathan Schwartz Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 211	Recording to mac Miles, I record using quicktime pro. In SD, I can record two inputs at the same time (1 using an expresscard adapter FW adapter). In HD, I record only one camera at a time, though I have not tried 2 HD sources. Simple FW hookup, there is a slight lag on the computer but it makes for a great backup. I have actually started using the computer as my main footage and the tapes as backup. Saves me a ton since I can now reuse the tapes. Hope this helps some. __________________ Jonathan Schwartz CA Video Productions

December 25th, 2009, 12:50 PM	#4
David Quakenbush New Boot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 16	OnLocation You can record straight to disk with Adobe OnLocation. It comes with Creative Suite. It also provides a complete set of scopes, etc, so you can monitor your levels while shooting. It's a little laggy, and you have to jump through a couple hoops (Google "Clip Wrap") to get the footage into FCP but you can go straight to disk this way.

December 24th, 2009, 05:36 PM	#3
Kenneth Burgener Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sanibel Florida Posts: 102	hi, When I was home at Mom's I filmed all the 8 mm my Dad shot 50 so years ago. I plugged the camera into my Apple lap top, and it went right in. I saved the tapes, but used the computer to make DVD's. This saved me from having to download the tapes. Ken