iPOD as HARD DRIVE for JVC??? at DVinfo.net

Hayk Paul · October 30th, 2006, 10:38 PM

A friend of mine says that some software company is about to come out with some sort software where the iPod can be used as a harddrive like the Firestore, is this true???

Tim Dashwood · October 30th, 2006, 11:34 PM

It's an interesting idea, but I haven't heard about it yet.

Shaun Wilson · October 30th, 2006, 11:53 PM

No doubt possible, an iPod can function as an ordinary external hard drive. However, iPod HD's are notoriously unreliable. I wouldn't be using one to capture any footage of any importance.

Tim Dashwood · October 31st, 2006, 12:06 AM

The other thing that makes be suspect it won't happen is that iPods haven't supported firewire data transfer in about 1.5 years. I doubt a firewire to dock connector cable would allow for recording control. I guess we'll wait and see.

There was an announcement of this device around NAB06, but who knows what's happening with it? Could this be what your friend was talking about? It doesn't modify the iPod software, just mounts it as a hard drive.

Hayk Paul · October 31st, 2006, 12:31 AM

I guess, I'm not sure. I'm just hoping someone will come out to challange Firestore which has no competitors and therefore charges ridiculous amounts, if they had some competition then the prices would definitley go down.

I'm in pre-production for a feature I will be starting jan/feb07, and the harddrive would really really really help my workflow, but paying almost $2000 is crazy, I mean it shouldn't be more than $1000 as far as I see it for what I'm getting.

Also the feature will be shot in 24p to go to FCP, which the Firestore doesn't support yet (quicktime), though I've heard it will be having a firmware update before the end of the year...

So if not the iPOD, then anyone please!

Jemore Santos · October 31st, 2006, 01:34 AM

I remember a while back, Kaku Ito actually formatted his Ipod and captured footage from his HVX200. It is do'able but you will have to get rid of your songs.

Hayk Paul · October 31st, 2006, 01:40 AM

How is it doable exactly, does it work for the JVC too? 720/24p?

Matt Setnes · October 31st, 2006, 02:18 AM

I think this catapult product is a complete waste, unless you're recording on tape as well, I see no reason to risk footage on an iPod. What kaku did wasn't recording, he was just offloading the p2 cards. I think a programmer and an engineer should get together and develop a simple device, which allows the use of external firewire drives someday.

Barry Gribble · October 31st, 2006, 05:59 AM

I think the Catapult looks great. I have a little 120 GB USB hard drive that is no bigger than an iPod and is so far completely reliable. I would love to capture to it directly.

Mark Silva · October 31st, 2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hayk Paul

I guess, I'm not sure. I'm just hoping someone will come out to challange Firestore which has no competitors and therefore charges ridiculous amounts, if they had some competition then the prices would definitley go down.

I'm in pre-production for a feature I will be starting jan/feb07, and the harddrive would really really really help my workflow, but paying almost $2000 is crazy, I mean it shouldn't be more than $1000 as far as I see it for what I'm getting.

Totally agree with you. I think the new prices on the base model is now 699 or 799, but WAY more for larger drives. Ridiculous. Somebody needs to come along with the same kind of functions, but only sell an empty chassis so you can put any kind of sata drive in there.

October 30th, 2006, 10:38 PM	#1
Hayk Paul Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 64	iPOD as HARD DRIVE for JVC??? A friend of mine says that some software company is about to come out with some sort software where the iPod can be used as a harddrive like the Firestore, is this true???

October 30th, 2006, 11:34 PM	#2
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	It's an interesting idea, but I haven't heard about it yet. __________________ Tim Dashwood

October 31st, 2006, 12:06 AM	#4
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	The other thing that makes be suspect it won't happen is that iPods haven't supported firewire data transfer in about 1.5 years. I doubt a firewire to dock connector cable would allow for recording control. I guess we'll wait and see. There was an announcement of this device around NAB06, but who knows what's happening with it? Could this be what your friend was talking about? It doesn't modify the iPod software, just mounts it as a hard drive. __________________ Tim Dashwood

October 31st, 2006, 01:34 AM	#6
Jemore Santos Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tokyo/Sydney Posts: 297	I remember a while back, Kaku Ito actually formatted his Ipod and captured footage from his HVX200. It is do'able but you will have to get rid of your songs. __________________ "eyes through a digital world"

October 31st, 2006, 05:59 AM	#9
Barry Gribble Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 817	I think the Catapult looks great. I have a little 120 GB USB hard drive that is no bigger than an iPod and is so far completely reliable. I would love to capture to it directly. __________________ Barry Gribble Integral Arts, IMDB

October 30th, 2006, 11:53 PM	#3
Shaun Wilson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hobart, Australia Posts: 41	No doubt possible, an iPod can function as an ordinary external hard drive. However, iPod HD's are notoriously unreliable. I wouldn't be using one to capture any footage of any importance.

October 31st, 2006, 12:31 AM	#5
Hayk Paul Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 64	I guess, I'm not sure. I'm just hoping someone will come out to challange Firestore which has no competitors and therefore charges ridiculous amounts, if they had some competition then the prices would definitley go down. I'm in pre-production for a feature I will be starting jan/feb07, and the harddrive would really really really help my workflow, but paying almost $2000 is crazy, I mean it shouldn't be more than $1000 as far as I see it for what I'm getting. Also the feature will be shot in 24p to go to FCP, which the Firestore doesn't support yet (quicktime), though I've heard it will be having a firmware update before the end of the year... So if not the iPOD, then anyone please!

October 31st, 2006, 01:40 AM	#7
Hayk Paul Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 64	How is it doable exactly, does it work for the JVC too? 720/24p?

October 31st, 2006, 02:18 AM	#8
Matt Setnes Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 114	I think this catapult product is a complete waste, unless you're recording on tape as well, I see no reason to risk footage on an iPod. What kaku did wasn't recording, he was just offloading the p2 cards. I think a programmer and an engineer should get together and develop a simple device, which allows the use of external firewire drives someday.