Which SSD capture

Chris DeVoe · November 28th, 2013, 02:34 PM

If you're on a tripod, another option is to shoot with Adobe's OnLocation directly to a laptop. They stopped selling it at CS 5.5, but it really is an excellent option. This is how I shoot all my concert videos, with a laptop modified to hang below the legs of the tripod.

Peter Adler · December 17th, 2013, 11:25 AM

Sorry for jumping back in so late. Chris, that's a really interesting solution. How do you actually attach the laptop to the tripod? Does OL auto-start capturing when you press record on the cam? If not, how do you manage to start/stop OL?

Peter

Chris DeVoe · December 20th, 2013, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter Adler

Sorry for jumping back in so late. Chris, that's a really interesting solution. How do you actually attach the laptop to the tripod? Does OL auto-start capturing when you press record on the cam? If not, how do you manage to start/stop OL?

Peter

Sorry it took me so long to reply...

I use a HP Elitebook, a rugged laptop with a metal case. I took it apart and drilled holes in the four corners of the bottom and mounted metal cable tie blocks, and threaded rings through those. I have a loop of parachute cord that runs through all the rings, and that loops over the knobs that tighten the legs on my Bogen tripods.

I start recording at the beginning of a concert, and I can hit the record button again at any point during a recording to make separate files for different sections.

One of the things I love about my solution is that I have one less camera's media to transfer. My editing choice is Edius, and I can drag the file that OnLocation captured directly onto the timeline.

Cynthia Granville · December 26th, 2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Secrest

Thanks, everybody.
From what I can understand now, the Black Magic device needs several adapter. It's cheaper upfront, but I'm not sure it's the best solution.
I'm leaning in favor of either the DN-60s, or the VITEC FS-H200 Pro Portable Compact Flash DTE Recorder.
I've just discover that Canon does have a solution called: Canon FS-CF Pro Portable Compact Flash DTE Recorder.

Larry, can you report back on what you ended up purchasing and how it's working for you?

Peter Adler · January 11th, 2014, 04:01 AM

Chris, Chris, Cynthia, Larry, Erick, Noa, Mark, Roger, and all other members: Happy Filming in 2014!

Chris DV: sounds like a nice setup! Would love to see a pic :-)

Yes, Larry, I'm also curious to know if you managed to go tapeless with one of these recorders?

Roger Van Duyn · January 11th, 2014, 08:34 AM

Hey Peter.

Chris's post gave me ideas for mounting my old Shure M267 mixer.

Peter Adler · January 13th, 2014, 11:11 AM

Roger, yes, this setup gave me the idea of mounting my Blackmagic HyperDeck Shuttle2 to the tripod instead of on the camera. (I did buy the mounting plate). I would love to see a photo of Chris' setup because it sounds very sturdy. Did you succeed in making a good mounting solution for the Shure?

November 28th, 2013, 02:34 PM	#16
Chris DeVoe Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 148	Re: Which SSD capture If you're on a tripod, another option is to shoot with Adobe's OnLocation directly to a laptop. They stopped selling it at CS 5.5, but it really is an excellent option. This is how I shoot all my concert videos, with a laptop modified to hang below the legs of the tripod.

December 17th, 2013, 11:25 AM	#17
Peter Adler Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Brussels, Belgium Posts: 34	Re: Which SSD capture Sorry for jumping back in so late. Chris, that's a really interesting solution. How do you actually attach the laptop to the tripod? Does OL auto-start capturing when you press record on the cam? If not, how do you manage to start/stop OL? Peter

January 11th, 2014, 04:01 AM	#20
Peter Adler Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Brussels, Belgium Posts: 34	Re: Which SSD capture Chris, Chris, Cynthia, Larry, Erick, Noa, Mark, Roger, and all other members: Happy Filming in 2014! Chris DV: sounds like a nice setup! Would love to see a pic :-) Yes, Larry, I'm also curious to know if you managed to go tapeless with one of these recorders?

January 11th, 2014, 08:34 AM	#21
Roger Van Duyn Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 692	Re: Which SSD capture Hey Peter. Chris's post gave me ideas for mounting my old Shure M267 mixer. __________________ Roger My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAp...2AHr_pHFID5LDA

January 13th, 2014, 11:11 AM	#22
Peter Adler Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Brussels, Belgium Posts: 34	Re: Which SSD capture Roger, yes, this setup gave me the idea of mounting my Blackmagic HyperDeck Shuttle2 to the tripod instead of on the camera. (I did buy the mounting plate). I would love to see a photo of Chris' setup because it sounds very sturdy. Did you succeed in making a good mounting solution for the Shure?