[Nik Manning]

that actually sounds brilliant. I assume this will work with multiple cameras. maybe add the chapter marker 20 seconds before and show it to
both cameras before start brilliant!
I would have never thought of that.
thanks!

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[Nik Manning]

all you need is faster graphics card. ATI Radeon 9600 XT or better. currently you have the bottom of the list card(NVIDIA GeForce Go5200 or FX 5200 Ultra). check this page.
https://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/motion/specs.html
I use the same dual 2g at work.
p.s. $200 on ebay goes a long way.

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[Nik Manning]

okay maybe it’s still not clear enough for me. So can I record 720p at 24 frames per second to a hardrive solution like the firestore model coming soon.

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[Nik Manning]

thanks everybody for responding. I will be able to recommend the hvx200 to the college I work for. So then I can shoot a movie with them. It’s actually not just for my personal use cause they now have plasmas and they want content that can take advantage of the widescreen aspect. Thank you good folks P2 WHAT WHAT!I never thought I would say that.

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[Nik Manning]

Any response to this?

Can I use the FireWire output to record directly to a FireWire drive or Apple iPod?
Yes, we have done tests on original iPod models over FireWire by putting the camera into the “Host Mode,” though its performance is a little slow. However, hthe latest iPod models do not have a FireWire port. On a standard 1394 drive, it would be a bit faster.”

this makes it seem as if you can go directly to an ipod skipping the p2 card like the firestore can.

So plain english- Can I buy an ipod that has firewire instead of a firestore to capture live from the hvx200 without a p2 card?(in 720/24p since it is a little slow.)

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[Nik Manning]

Panasonic’s Site says
“What signals does the HVX200 record?
This camera handles standard-definition in 3 modes: DV and DVCPRO (which are 25 Mbps) and DVCPRO50, which as the name implies, is 50 Mbps, which is also 4:2:2 and has been compared favorably with DigiBeta. It also handles DVCPRO HD high-definition at 100 Mbps in 1080i or 720p, recording onto P2 cards.”

That’s 1080i and 720p it doesn’t say 1080p at all.

also

“Can I record directly to a FireStore drive (Focus Enhancements)?
Yes. The FS-100 from Focus Enhancements will give 90-100 minutes of high-definition content in 720p or 1080i modes. In DVCPRO50 it will record 200 minutes, and in DV or DVCPRO it will offer 400 minutes.

Can I use the FireWire output to record directly to a FireWire drive or Apple iPod?
Yes, we have done tests on original iPod models over FireWire by putting the camera into the “Host Mode,” though its performance is a little slow. However, the latest iPod models do not have a FireWire port. On a standard 1394 drive, it would be a bit faster.”

this makes it seem as if you can go directly to an ipod skipping the p2 card like the firestore can.
ps I am pro panasonic by the way. I have a mini dv panasonic I use to capture footage at home.

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[Nik Manning]

Yes we would be very interested as long as it doesn’t cost more than the program. $299 for a plugin for a $300 program just doesn’t seem right. So if you can make it for less with most of the features you mentioned with some sort of introductory pricing you would definetely have buyers. Basically if we could get Invigorator pro for motion for $200 we would buy it.

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