http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: COPY - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:56:05 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/capture-and-compress-large-files-to-dvd-disk-image#post-53311 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:12:20 +0000 mroy 53311@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I work in my high school auditorium, and part of my job is to produce, duplicate, and sell DVD's of most events we host. We have three cameras mounted on Eagle PTZ heads, and control them in the light booth with an eagle controller. From there the cameras are routed into our switcher/ production computer running NewTek VT5. </p> <p><strong>This is how we have been producing the DVD so far:</strong></p> <p>We record VT5's program output directly onto a DVD using an external DVD burner. When it is time to copy the disc we take it to another pc workstation that runs a robotic duplicator. This has worked okay so far, but over time the master DVD's wear out and start causing problems. Also, the time it takes the DVD drive to finalize, along with the time it takes the duplicator to create a temporary disk image file to copy from adds at least an extra half hour to our production process.</p> <p><strong>Here is what I would like to do:</strong></p> <p>I would like to take the output from the VT5 workstation (most likely Firewire,) and use the duplication pc to capture the feed live. Our shows usually run around two hours, so I would have to somehow compress the video file to fit it on a DVD. Then I need to create a disk image file that the duplication software can work with. By doing this, all I would have to do to make a copy is tell the duplication software to read the disk image, rather than search through the binder for the master DVD.</p> <p><strong>What I need help with:</strong></p> <p>I'm looking for any suggestions regarding the best/fastest software that can capture and compress the video, as well as create a disk image. Is there such a program that can do all of that? Would I have to use multiple programs? Also what file formats would be the best to use throughout the whole process?</p> <p>I am also hoping to archive a file that can easily be imported into an editing program, hopefully not too large a file, but still keeping decent quality.</p> <p><strong>Random Thoughts/Questions</strong></p> <ul> <li>Is a 6 pin Firewire cable fast enough to transfer the video?</li> <li>Will a 15 foot Firewire cable affect the quality or speed of the transfer?</li> <li>I will be using an external hard drive to store the video files and disk images. What kind of drive will perform best, considering the tight budget we are on?</li> <li>I will most likely need to trim the video at the beginning to cut out any black space/ color bars. Will this software be able to do that, or will I have to use an editor?</li> <li>Can I set the compressed file size so the entire DVD is used up, keeping the quality as high as possible?</li> </ul> <p>Thanks in advance to anyone who responds. I know I'm asking a lot, so any ideas and suggestions are greatly appreciated.</p> <p> </p> <p>Mike Roy</p> <p>Video Production</p> <p>Fuerst Auditorium</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creating-blue-ray-disk#post-51680 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:15:13 +0000 viski111 51680@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi,</p> <p>how new I am you will see right away. I'm asking how can be a Blue ray disc created?<br />Do I need a Blue ray writer? I don't see any or I can't find one.</p> <p>thankyou for help</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/can-you-tell-an-original-minidv-from-a-copy#post-47461 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:10:49 +0000 tnash 47461@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Is there a way to tell an orignal from a copy with MiniDV tape?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/vhs-to-dvd#post-39054 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:24:02 +0000 FILMSinc 39054@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi, I wanted to to show everybody an Amazing way to convert VHS to DVD. I use a machine called the Panasonic DMR-EH75V. Its an amazing system and it works like heck. It records Progressive scan and is completely customizable. It also has an HDMI output. The thing is also a DVR. So you can record tapes, DVD's, and live TV to the DVR then do anything you want with it. Like put it on a VHS (not recommended for "state of the art people") And slap it on a DVD. By the way You can creat menus and Edit out commercials for things recorded from the tv. It also has an S VIDEO in and out, RCA inputs and a four prong IEED (firewire) input for recording directly to DVD.</p> <p>One bad thing, It costs around $300. But if you do full time videomaking for money it will pay for itself. You can also get it off ebay for mondo cheap prices. I recomend getting as many as possible for faster burning, because it is real time and you need to wait for the tape to play all the way through. I like to set up a little studio with multiple copiers lined up with cheap, small tv's or monitors on top of them.</p> <p>What do you guys think of this? Do you think its worth it? if anyone owns one tell us about it?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/flash-drive#post-38509 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:41:32 +0000 MikeMaloney 38509@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>When I copy my 7 min video from my work computer onto my flash drive and open it on my home computer to continue editing, I get black frames in the time line and a big fat exclamation mark in the viewing screen in edit mode. I use Pinnacle Studio 11. Is it even possible to copy video onto a flash drive and open it up on another computer?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/copying-a-file-from-a-dvd-to-your-computer#post-36862 Mon, 26 May 2008 17:23:59 +0000 DannysStudio 36862@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hey, i was wondering how to copy a file from a DVD rom to your computer. I just need a basic step by step process to finish my damn project. Any help would be great.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/copy-protect-my-dvds-#post-35932 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:02:12 +0000 Mike Comeau 35932@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Does anyone know of a program that can be used to protect my dance recital DVDs from being copied ?<br /> Sales at these dance shows are slipping and I believe it is because some parents are making copies for their friends, on their PCs.<code></code></p> <p>I read VideoMaker magazine every month, but have yet to see anything comprehensive on this topic.<br /> I need software I can use here, at my studio, where I make my master with Pinnacle Studio and burn/print dupes with a Bravo II disc publisher.<br /> I don`t want to send my master out to MacroVision or anything.</p> <p>Can anyone help ? Please ?</p> <p>Thank you !<br /> -Mike</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvd-burning-2#post-35158 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:31:07 +0000 mikemc26m 35158@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I apologize if this question has already been answered elsewhere.</p> <p> I am a newbie to dvd authoring/editing and am a little confused about the "2 hour" dvd. I currently am using Verbatim 16X -R DVDs. If I take a 2 hour vhs tape, capture, convert, burn, what RATE should I be at? I can go from 2000 kbits/sec-7500 kbits/sec. (Using Pinnacle Ultimate 11)</p> <p> I recently did some work(slideshows, widescreen video, Hi-8 conversions). I first test my finished work on my x-box 360 &amp; widescreen tv, then on my original x-box with a 25" crt tv. Everything works great on my 360. Some of it either skipped or played in Fast Forward on my old x-box. I called Pinnacle and they had me reduce my rate to 5500 kbits/sec &amp; reburn. Then it worked ok on both dvd players. I sent these to my brother, 2000 miles away, and they don't play right on his pc.</p> <p> So, is there a chart to go by? What is the min rate? What is the standard rate? What is the max rate? I have wasted many dvds because of this problem.</p> <p> Also, with my above problems in mind, how is it possible I can copy a 2 hour widescreen DVD using Xcopy and have it fit &amp; play perfect on a 4.7gb disc? What is the rate used?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-to-sd-camera-to-camera-copy-help-needed#post-33888 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:31:52 +0000 walterc 33888@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>A friend suggested that I can output HD (Canon XH-A1) directly to my SD (Canon GL2) for an easy HD to SD conversion.  I've purchased the appropriate 4-pin to 4-pin cable   I set the HD camera to VCR and play the HD tape... the GL2 (also set on VCR) acknowledges the connection " DV IN" ...but no video signal is apparent on the monitor.   If anyone has experience in making camera-to-camera copies... please share the steps involved / settings/ etc.   Many Thanks  Walter</p>