StevePhelps 0 #1 September 21, 2004 Our small Cessna DZ would like to offer DVDs as an alternative to VHS. What are we needing? Computer with DVD burner for sure -- and software to boot. But what else? Also, what files will DVD software convert? AVI? WMV?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #2 September 21, 2004 Do a search for threads with DVD Recorders. It's a quick and easy way to offer tandems on DVD. Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mazevedo 0 #3 September 21, 2004 Try this: http://www.dvdhelp.us/[url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #4 September 21, 2004 get a dvd burner not computer one so that it can be used with streaming video, that allows for linear editing. This will make it just like using a vcr. They run about $365.00 give or take depending on the bells and whistles. DVD's wether its -r or dvd+rw will run you anywhere from .50 to a buck. ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docjohn 0 #5 September 22, 2004 QuoteComputer with DVD burner for sure -- and software to boot. But what else? If you can get your video captured to your computer, you're in business. Most DVD burners come with free software like Sonic MyDVD. It will take your AVI files and burn DVD's from them. Of course its nice if you can do a little editing first. I use Adobe Premiere. So capture, edit, create a new AVI, then burn to DVD. Takes time though. You won't be able to hand your tandem customers a DVD until at least an hour after they jump. Probably more. (I mail them a DVD later in the week). Its worth it, but its alot of work. Doc http://www.manifestmaster.com/video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyhays 86 #6 September 22, 2004 If you are the only video guy and don't have someone editing full time, you'll have to mail it to them. We tried the DVD route with a computer....it took too long and the computer took too much space in our cramped little video room. A DVD recorder is the way to go, IMHO.“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #7 September 22, 2004 just a burner works best on a DZ I think...(since everyone can use it, as if it where a normal VCR, no PC knowledge needed) If you go with a PC option...get Adobe Premiere Pro You can burn your project to a DVD straight from the timeline (without any other additional programs) File>Export Timeline>Burn to DVDJC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallcrab 0 #8 September 22, 2004 You might want to think about additional storage space on your computer. I started out editing on my laptop and am now using Premier but very quickly filled the hard drive on the laptop. I am going out this weekend to buy a large external hard drive for all those big AVi files and a plug in DVD writer to burn the discs. I can save small files to CD-ROM for playback on computer but punters will want the DVD format so they can play the movie on thier telly. Use your wings Johnny.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #9 September 22, 2004 I moved my AVI files to an external HD, but when I run them on Premiere they run jumpy. Not a bad place to store them, but not a good place to run them from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallcrab 0 #10 September 22, 2004 Steve - thanks for that, I will bear it in mind. Just using the external box for storage rather than access during editing sounds like the way ahead. Use your wings Johnny.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpervali 2 #11 September 22, 2004 Get a Sanyo DVD/Video recorder model 1000. I found a new in the box unit on ebay for $199. Wal-mart has them for $370. It has RCA/Svideo/Firewire jacks on the front. You can use your 4 pin 1394 cable to go from cam to dvd/video deck direct. Jumpervali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #12 September 24, 2004 That records in "-R" Is there another good combo that will also record in "+"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
videointhesky 0 #13 September 24, 2004 Do a search for the Sony RDR-GX300 http://news.sel.sony.com/digitalimages/photo?photo_id=155165 From the instruction manual it says that you can record DVD+RW, DVD-RW ( VR mode, Video mode), DVD+R, DVD-R. There is no Firewire in or out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricTheRed 0 #14 September 24, 2004 You really want firewire. You do. You lose resolution if you use rca jacks.illegible usually Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
videointhesky 0 #15 September 24, 2004 Use the Y/C (S-Video) input Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricTheRed 0 #16 September 24, 2004 You still lose resolution, just not as much. There is a VISIBLE difference on a quality TV between vids recorded on DVD vai firewire and through analog sources. It just doesn't make sense to be cheap on this. (would you use a vid cam without firewire?) Most of the recorders I've seen recently have it anyway.illegible usually Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisionAir 0 #17 September 25, 2004 but.....using a firewire.....are you able to mix in audio?....With the rca jacks, I'm sending the audio to a mixer first to add in music, then to the dvd recorder. I suppose I could use the S-video for the video though to upgrade a bit. Huh?!? What cloud?!? Oh that!!! That's just Industrial Haze Alex M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
