Where to put my laptop? at DVinfo.net

D.M. Durbin · February 25th, 2008, 12:44 PM

I have an XL2 mounted on a Manfrotto 501 tripod. I need to find an attachment that will mount to my tripod that will support my Macbook Pro while I am recording directly to it through FCP. Any advice?

Steven Davis · February 25th, 2008, 01:13 PM

Maybe something like this? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Platform.html

I have one of these http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...pod_Caddy.html and I could see modifying it to hold a laptop

Daniel Paquin · February 26th, 2008, 05:14 AM

Hello Durbin,

I do have a very quick question for you. How would you record it directly to FCP?

I did not beleive you could do it live with FCP. I had been told that it would be better to use a software like DV Monitor PRo which can record directly in a format usable by FCP. http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=85527

D.M. Durbin · February 26th, 2008, 07:18 AM

Daniel, its rrally quite simple. Just connect the camera and launch FCP. Under the file tab you will click the "log and capture" tab. A new window pops up and to the right of the preview window you will see a tab that says "capture settings". Change the value to "non-controllable device". Your camera should now be broadcasting in the preview window. If it isn't, simply close the window and then reopen it. Now that you have reset it, you should see what the camera sees. You will see the capture button at the bottom of the log and capture preview window. Just hit capture and your video will be saved in FCP and can be immediately edited. I usually still record to a dv tape at the same time just because its easier for me to store my footage that way. Have fun!

Tim Hodgson · February 26th, 2008, 11:17 AM

Hi D.M. ...

Check these guys out. They make all kinds of mounting equipment and the stuff is really strong. I use lots of their products, really good stuff.

Home page ...

http://www.ram-mount.com/

Component pages ...

http://www.ram-mount.com/ramwebcompthumb/Page.html

Tim

Harold Schreiber · February 26th, 2008, 11:52 AM

Hi D.M. Durbin,

I use a Bogen TriPod and have added a simple shelf to it.

Harold

February 25th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#1
D.M. Durbin New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 22	Where to put my laptop? I have an XL2 mounted on a Manfrotto 501 tripod. I need to find an attachment that will mount to my tripod that will support my Macbook Pro while I am recording directly to it through FCP. Any advice?

February 25th, 2008, 01:13 PM	#2
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Maybe something like this? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Platform.html I have one of these http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...pod_Caddy.html and I could see modifying it to hold a laptop __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

February 26th, 2008, 05:14 AM	#3
Daniel Paquin Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 179	Hello Durbin, I do have a very quick question for you. How would you record it directly to FCP? I did not beleive you could do it live with FCP. I had been told that it would be better to use a software like DV Monitor PRo which can record directly in a format usable by FCP. http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=85527 __________________ Daniel Paquin Production ZoOM vidéo

February 26th, 2008, 11:17 AM	#5
Tim Hodgson New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Westport Ontario Canada Posts: 18	RAM Mount Products Hi D.M. ... Check these guys out. They make all kinds of mounting equipment and the stuff is really strong. I use lots of their products, really good stuff. Home page ... http://www.ram-mount.com/ Component pages ... http://www.ram-mount.com/ramwebcompthumb/Page.html Tim __________________ . . . nothing succeeds like a budgie with no teeth . . .

February 26th, 2008, 11:52 AM	#6
Harold Schreiber Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 309	Hi D.M. Durbin, I use a Bogen TriPod and have added a simple shelf to it. Harold Attached Thumbnails

February 26th, 2008, 07:18 AM	#4
D.M. Durbin New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 22	Daniel, its rrally quite simple. Just connect the camera and launch FCP. Under the file tab you will click the "log and capture" tab. A new window pops up and to the right of the preview window you will see a tab that says "capture settings". Change the value to "non-controllable device". Your camera should now be broadcasting in the preview window. If it isn't, simply close the window and then reopen it. Now that you have reset it, you should see what the camera sees. You will see the capture button at the bottom of the log and capture preview window. Just hit capture and your video will be saved in FCP and can be immediately edited. I usually still record to a dv tape at the same time just because its easier for me to store my footage that way. Have fun!