Making DV capture software
 

Hello,

Due to a recent movie project, I developed quite a number of software solutions (SFX, film look, capture, video analysis, stop motion, etc.)

I also decided make my own DV capture software to incorporate some things I could not find in other software.

I am thinking of releasing some of this software in the future.

My background is in physics and software development in computer graphics.

I am new to this forum (just found it), and would like to know if there are some people that would like to beta test.

If you are interested in beta testing you will need:

-DV camera
-PC running windows (above 1Ghz)
-Good HD space
-Firewire port

Thanks.

Hello,


I'd defintely like to assist as I can; it sounds like an intersting project.

I can satisfy all of the above requirements with ease (dv, server 2003 as workstation, dual opteron, attached fibre arrays, fw). my focus isnt specifically film production, but i integrate video with 3d on a regular basis (opusthirteen dot com).

Jeff

Too bad you can't do this for the Mac crowd. The number of edit systems in that base is huge in comparison to PCs...

Jeff,

You are in. I will send you more information via email. I think I have some pleasant surprises in store :)


Shane,

Unfortunately I only program under the Windows platform :( Who knows, perhaps some day I will program for Mac too.

Re: Making DV capture software
 

<<<-- Originally posted by Alain Bellon :
I also decided make my own DV capture software to incorporate some things I could not find in other software. -->>>

What kind of things are you looking to incorporate?

Brandon,

Well I have already incorporated many things.

When working on the movie, I developed quite a few analysis tools for the film look filters (histograms, waveforms, etc). They proved useful for post prod work, so I thought of using them for live capture. I also combined some features from my media cataloguer for easy browsing of captured clips.

If you have suggestions and things you would like to see, I can add you to the beta testing list.

Sure, I'd be glad to help out.

Sounds like kind of a DVRack-ish setup.

What are you writing it in?

Brandon,

I have added you to the list. I'll send information and some screenshots shortly.

Sounds really interesting.
Please sign me up. :)

Dell 8400, 3.2Ghz, 1Gig Ram, lots-o-HD
WinXP
GL2

I also have VisualStudio .NET Pro installed, so if you need an outside system running debug tools, I might be able to help there too.

I have an interest. Sign me up. I'd love to help out.
ASUS P4P800/3.0 GHz P4/1Gig RAM
WinXP
XL2

I have added you all to the list, and send you a private email and some information.

If you did not receive it, please let me know.

Thanks.

Sign me up as well! I'm one of the forum moderators here and a
my "real job" is software development as well. My main machine
is 3.4 GHz P4 HT with 1 GB of RAM, plenty of harddisk space and
ofcourse firewire. All running Windows XP Prof.

My e-mail is in my signature below.

If you're still looking for volunteers, my PC meets your requirements, and I do have a DV camera. My email is available through this sites member services.

I have plenty of spare time between jobs and my setup should meet the requirements..
AMD 2800XP
1GB DDR Ram
40 + 120 GB HDD
250 GB Maxtor External Hard Drive
Asus A7N8X Mobo
Sony TRV900 PAL

I should be very happy to beta test for you

Regards,Steve

Sign me up too!
P4 3GHz, 512Mb RAM, PAL DV camera, lots of HDD space.

Cheers