http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Forums Tag: Laptop en Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:28:54 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/laptop-for-burning-dvds#post-39514 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:27:38 +0000 fallguy 39514@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>thanks for all the replies....FallingStarFilms...DOn....and birdcat...</p> <p>Did manage to put in D630 birdcat and it looks like a good buy....</p> <p>I am seriously considering getting one...</p> <p>many thanks again to you all.. Fallguy</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/laptop-for-burning-dvds#post-39132 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:54:42 +0000 D0n 39132@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I couldn't be happier with my macbook.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/laptop-for-burning-dvds#post-39130 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:43:53 +0000 birdcat 39130@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <blockquote><p><em>will take a look at the Dell Latitude D360</em></p></blockquote> <p>Hi Fallguy-</p> <p>That's the D630, not D360. (I get dyslexic too sometimes)</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/laptop-for-burning-dvds#post-39099 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:36:06 +0000 FallingStarFilms 39099@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I own a small video production company that does event videography, training videos, and web advertisements.  I do all my editing on the HP HDX using Vegas Pro 8 and Architect 5.0.  It is a laptop in name only - 20 inch screen, 4gig ram, duo core 2.4 processors, (2) 160 gig drives and a dual layer, dual format, (lightscribe -worthless) burner.  This might be more than you need, but you certainly won't be disappointed.  Here is the cnet review   <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/hp-pavilion-hdx/4505-3121_7-32442902.html?tag=vid.1&amp;autoplay=true">http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/hp-pavilion-hdx/4505-3121_7-32442902.html?tag=vid.1&amp;autoplay=true</a></p> <p>Happy Hunting</p> <p>Trey</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/laptop-for-burning-dvds#post-39098 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:05:19 +0000 fallguy 39098@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Cheers Birdcat,</p> <p>thanks for the advice.... will take a look at the Dell Latitude D360</p> <p>thanks again</p> <p>Fallguy</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/laptop-for-burning-dvds#post-39050 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:07:08 +0000 birdcat 39050@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have (actually my employer provides) a Dell Latitude D630 - It's Core 2 Duo w/2GB RAM and has a DL DVD burner.  I find this fine for using Vegas Pro 8/DVD Architect 4.5 with native AVCHD (MTS) files.</p> <p>Renders faster than my 3.06GHz Xeon box.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/laptop-for-burning-dvds#post-39049 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:33:30 +0000 fallguy 39049@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p> i have a camcorder and shoot mainly family videos.... For more space we are thinking of buying a laptop to replace our desktop pc....</p> <p>I was wondering if anybody as any suggestions on which is a good laptop to get to download, edit and burn the family dvd's on...</p> <p>thanks fallguy</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-capture-to-laptop#post-39042 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:01:33 +0000 faqvideo 39042@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Reminded me a conversation with 2 of my friends - old TV pros. They kept telling me I would need a good video card to work with video. I still don't have one.</p> <p><a href="http://www.faqvideo.com/">FAQ Video </a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-capture-to-laptop#post-38936 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:49:34 +0000 braydonrussell 38936@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I see. My laptop does have a firewire input already. I just thought that you needed a video card to capture the video. I guess maybe it's just the software that does that. I really appreciate the input. Time to start editing!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-capture-to-laptop#post-38931 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:55:17 +0000 jerronsmith 38931@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&gt;&gt;hanks for the input. Basically my reason for this question, is my laptop doesn't have a video card. Thus nothing to capture the video with. and it has no room for expansion for an internal video card as far as I can tell...thats why I was looking for an external capture device.&lt;&lt;</p> <p>Video doesn't have to be captured through a capture card. If it is a PC laptop with a PCMCIA slot there are firewire adaptors that you can get to fit it.  Thus allowing you to have capture capability.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-capture-to-laptop#post-38930 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:50:50 +0000 ralck 38930@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I'm not sure what you mean by a video card to capture with.  What you want is a firewire input (just a connection, not video card related).</p> <p>If your laptop doesn't already have a firewire input, but it does have a PCMCIA slot, I think you'll want to look into one of these:<br /> <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&amp;DEPA=0&amp;Description=firewire+pcmcia&amp;x=0&amp;y=0" rel="nofollow">http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&amp;DEPA=0&amp;Description=firewire+pcmcia&amp;x=0&amp;y=0</a></p> <p>Then you can capture straight from the firewire port on the camera to your laptop.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-capture-to-laptop#post-38919 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:22:05 +0000 braydonrussell 38919@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for the input. Basically my reason for this question, is my laptop doesn't have a video card. Thus nothing to capture the video with. and it has no room for expansion for an internal video card as far as I can tell...thats why I was looking for an external capture device. = )</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-capture-to-laptop#post-38917 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:30:11 +0000 BarefootMedia 38917@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Just the the fun of it, I went to B&amp;H Photo and looked over their products.  They have only two options for use with a laptop for less than $500.  Pinnacle has one device (but two bunldle options) that has the 6-pin Firewire 400 port for digital I/O and the usual analog inputs for AD conversions.  And Creative Labs has a larger device that uses a 4-pin Firewire 400 port for digital I/O and the same set of analog inputs.</p> <p>So far as I can tell, the main difference between the devices is the Pinnacle interface will capture and output AVCHD and HDV vide, while the Creative Labs device is only for standard definition video.  The Creative Labs bundle includes a 4-pin to 4-pin Firewire cable and Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0 for enticements list price of $199.  The $120 Pinnacle device includes an unidentified version of their Studio software.</p> <p>Now for the opinion part of your question.  Although I have no actual experience with either device, I already have my preferred NLE on my laptop (and desktop) so I can't see spending $80 to get Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0.  Besides, the Pinnacle device would let me capture HD video in two formats.  But from comments on other forums (and reviewing on-line manuals), the Pinnacle Studio NLE uses an interface unique to itself.  So, since I already have a fine NLE, I would opt for the less expensive Pinnacle device and not install their NLE.  But if I didn't already have an excellent NLE, I would opt for the Creative Labs bundle with the industry standard interface of Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0 (provided I'm not planning on going to HD video in the next two or three years.)</p> <p>And in closing, I would like to say that so far as reputations go, both manufacturers are equal.  It is only in the software that I perceive and difference.  That being said, perhaps our other users could add any good or bad experiences they've had with either or both products.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-capture-to-laptop#post-38916 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:17:29 +0000 robgrauert 38916@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> im not exactly sure what you're talking about because I just go strait from my deck to computer through firewire, but i think what you're thinking of is something made by Convergent Design. They make good stuff. </p> <p> If you're recording to miniDV, there's no reason to get one of those boxes though. Firewire is the best way to capture.  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-capture-to-laptop#post-38906 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:54:45 +0000 braydonrussell 38906@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello Videomakers. I have a Canon ZR100 with a 4-pin dv connection. I am working with a year old laptop w/ 1.6 ghz intel duo core processor. I want to use an external box for capture. just looking for suggestions on a device to purchase. = )</p> <p>Thanks!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/audio-from-laptop-with-18-into-a-mixer#post-36250 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:26:09 +0000 CliffPasta 36250@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The mini/XLR-m adapter will work fine, just make sure that both sides of the stereo signal from the laptop's output are being combined through the single XLR input adapter being plugged into the house system.  If not, you'll drop one side of the stereo signal your trying to send.  When buying the adapter, ask the salesperson about that.  Another way to go is to use mini/RCA (stereo) adapter.  Most PA systems have an RCA stereo input on their mixing board along with it's own pre-amp for controlling input volume.  That way the RCA input stereo signal can be boosted if needed plus you'll be sure to get both sides of the stereo output signal coming from your laptop.  Keep in mind, using other people's gear is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/audio-from-laptop-with-18-into-a-mixer#post-36243 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:59:54 +0000 faqvideo 36243@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Most likely you will be dealing with professional sound businesses at the conventions. So they will be using XLR-equipped equipment. You need mini/XLR-M adapter available at RadioShack.</p> <p><a href="http://www.faqvideo.com">FAQ Video</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/audio-from-laptop-with-18-into-a-mixer#post-36211 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:18:43 +0000 peachydingo 36211@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I need to be able to play videos i create from a laptop into the mixer at hotels and convention centers. All I have is USB or the 1/8"/3.5mm jack for headphones.</p> <p>What type what do I need to patch into the mixer? Will a 1/8" to 1/4" or XLR connecor work? Or do I need to add something else into the line?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-need-new-computer#post-35464 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:43:26 +0000 jane1043 35464@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>How to convert high-definition movies for iPhone</p> <p>iPhone Dedicated video conversion software<br /> Pavtube Video Converter is a powerful and all-in-one conversion tool for giving the solution of reformat from one to another. It meets the need of people who fall over themselves for enjoying the movies and music on popular portable devices including Zune, iPod, PSP, Apple TV, iPhone,。the following is a detailed guide for how to use<br /> 1.Install：download the tools from office website <a href="http://www.pavtube.com/video_converter">http://www.pavtube.com/video_converter</a>, and install by double click, just need click next to finish install， it will be creat the following folder: pavtube/Video Converter<br /> 2.Run and register：Run this program via double click this icon，as below：<br />  <br /> [IMG]http://www.photocen.com/photodata/view/706/K3H7Eh352536.JPG[/IMG]<br /> 　　Input the Registration Code:<br /> 　　Registration Code: 8F00B204E9800998B7AF3A10<br /> After complete Registration, you can see this interface:<br /> [IMG]http://www.photocen.com/photodata/view/706/uLlVr3352537.JPG[/IMG]<br /> You just need Import the videos to the file list by clicking Add button. Then you can edit the list using the buttons under the list.</p> <p>3.Conversion<br /> As the follwoning figture:<br /> [IMG]http://www.photocen.com/photodata/view/706/8JQ2QW352535.JPG[/IMG]</p> <p>IPhone Video MPEG-4 option is ordinary Conversion,which need  a short time.<br /> H 264 is HD conversion,which need a long time.<br /> 640*480 is video size　　<br /> MP4 is video format<br /> Because I just try the both conversion H264 and MPEG-4，converting to other formats by the quality of the film do not know,so I never make any evaluation for this, please forgive!</p> <p> Path to default output：...pavtube\ Video_Converter\，You can also change the output path of your choice.<br /> If you import file too big,In the course of it is best not to use computers, and converting will be a longer time, please wait patiently.<br /> After the conversion is complete, there will be tips.<br /> Then, you can you enjoy them anywhere and anytime.<br /> Hope that all the  members will have dedicated themselves to the mass of the film to share with your joy!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-need-new-computer#post-35458 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:48:22 +0000 darksideofthemoon9126 35458@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>the reason  i wanted a laptop, is because i wanted to take it to school to work on things there. our school computers suck. my desktop. is mediocre, but i can edit on it waswell, but i'm really looking for mobilty thats all.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-need-new-computer#post-35417 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:40:47 +0000 film814 35417@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>One thing you might want to take into consideration:  are you sure you want a laptop instead of a desktop?  I'm 18 and have been producing video for the past three years, and I remember asking the same question when I first started.  Unless you will be editing on the road a lot, a desktop offers a lot more stability and expandability.  Also, you can get much more power in a desktop for less money than you can in a laptop.  If you're good with computers, you can build a REALLY good desktop (including software, etc.) for under a thousand.  Just some thoughts.  Hope this might be of some help.</p> <p> Jeremy</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-need-new-computer#post-35404 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:45:00 +0000 darksideofthemoon9126 35404@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> thanks. :) i've been looking at the apple website. and they have some awesome  products. i think i'll get an apple.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-need-new-computer#post-35398 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:29:03 +0000 Alainstamour 35398@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I second videolabs' comment: You can't buy a better computer.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-need-new-computer#post-35389 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:38:24 +0000 videolab 35389@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Yeah the Macbooks are great and they just received a refresh so its a great time to buy. You can't buy a better computer.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-need-new-computer#post-35386 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:52:23 +0000 darksideofthemoon9126 35386@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Help me, i'm 16 and i've made videos for my past couple projects, and my teachers have told me i'm apparently talented. I'm looking into getting more serious with movie making, and maybe even pursue a career in it. but, my computer is abit old in computer standards(4-5 years) and need to know whats a good choice. I want a laptop, with awesome graphics, and a good sound card for when i hook it into my car. and i want LOTS of room, and i want it fast and be able to produce movies on it, i was looking towards apple macbook pros. am i headed in the right direction?  HELP ME PLEASE</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/monitor-via-laptop#post-33739 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:54:25 +0000 SpencerStewart 33739@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Thanks a lot. I found out that it will work with Final Cut Express, the way you both described it. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/monitor-via-laptop#post-33737 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:20:47 +0000 PMorton 33737@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I use winDV running on a laptop at our church to record the service to an external hard drive.  I make the program full screen so I can use it as a monitor.  Like Ryan3078 said, you don't need to capture to monitor it.  And of course I am connected to the laptop via the DV port (firewire).</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/monitor-via-laptop#post-33730 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:09:52 +0000 Ryan3078 33730@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I know from experience in Premiere Pro that when the camera is connected via Firewire, and the Capture window is open, one can view what is onscreen, but you do not have to be importing video to view the image.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/monitor-via-laptop#post-33721 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:17:19 +0000 SpencerStewart 33721@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hello,</p> <p> I am in a situation where the only source to monitor the camera is from the DV port (The composite out is broken). Is it possible, and with what program can I monitor the camera (live) on a laptop?</p> <p> Thanks a lot,</p> <p> </p> <p>Spencer Stewart </p>