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Hard drive capture / rendering question
I have seen a couple of posts regarding hard drive configurations. What I cannot find is what potential problems could happen if it is not the optimum set-up. I’m using Movie Studio Platinum 9.
Desired DVD creation workflow: Capture and edit on computer A, render to external drive, move external drive to Computer B to drop mpg2 and AC-3 files into DVDA Studio and burn.
Main editing computer A is a laptop that seems to be doing fine with Vegas (but has a malfunctioning DVD burner). I have a brand new external 7200 RPM 750g hard drive, Firewire/HS USB 2.0/eSATA. The only connection that will work with both computers is USB, and I want to capture directly to the external drive. I have to use USB because the camera will be using the only Firewire port, and the other computer doesn’t have one at all.
Are there potential serious problems / errors using USB for capturing and rendering, or will it just take longer?
Sorry for the long post but I figured it was best to be detailed.
Thanks,
Christa Watkins -
4 Replies
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If it’s USB2, you’re probably OK. Firewire cards are relatively cheap, and if you only have one port, you can get a Firewire Hub/repeater to multiply that. I use a Belkin 6-Port FireWire-400 Hub on my Sony laptop and capture two cameras directly to an external Firewire disk drive.
Steve Mann
MannMade Digital Video
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Yes, they are all USB2. I think I’m just going to hang in there till I can get a new system built but it’s nice to know I have options. I wasn’t even aware of the repeaters. Thanks for your reply.
Christa
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My Vegas 9 will not recognize a USB 2800 capture device, even though Windows Movie Maker sees it right away. I can capture from a firewire cam but not this USB device, which I need to capture from VCR. How can I make it happen? Thanks.
Red Blanchard
http://www.redblanchard.com
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Well I see by your FAQ that you do not support USB so I guess that abnswers my question.
Red Blanchard
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