AggieDave 6 #1 October 9, 2003 We (the DZ) are looking into getting a standalone (not in a computer) DVD burner to have that option for video (primarily for tandem students). I've started reading up on them, but was wanting some real life feed back on brands, pros/cons of different models, brand of media/type of media, etc. Especially since I'm sure that there are some folks out there that use these systems and setups. Also, is there a system that will give you the ability to easily give you a menu or a "splash screen" to hit play from when viewing the DVD from a DVD player?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 October 9, 2003 THIS is the one I'm currently looking at. Haven't decided if I want to pop for it yet and haven't actually played with it, so I have no idea what the user interface is like. I -really- like the ideas behind some of the features of this machine and it'll be interesting to see if they are actually as useful as advertised.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #3 October 9, 2003 Our DZ now offers DVD, for a little extra. They have a stand-alone Sony, not sure of the model. I like the idea, I like new gadgets/things to play with in general, but so far this doesn´t really seem to work. A large percentage of the burned DVD´s doesn´t work. Seems to be dependant on brand of disc, and of course mistakes like not closing a disc. They are still figuring things out, which I think doesn´t come over as very professional with the tandem students. Although some are quite happy with their DVD´s... If you want I can ask which model Sony (and if it´s + or -, can´t remember) and which brands of media work/don´t work... ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpy 0 #4 October 9, 2003 I've only used DVD burners that are built into Mac's so that's not to helpful but one thiny you may want to consider is the added time it may take.. Took about 20 minutes to burn my 3 minute movie yesterday... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 October 9, 2003 Reading Cnet, the Panasonci R80 is supposed to be pretty good. Anyone have any experience with this model?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #6 October 9, 2003 I looked at something similar but it doesn't seem to be possible to mix audio onto the DVD using the video i-link and an audio mixing box. The only way seems to be taking the video signal out as an analogue signal out of the camera so you are going digital -> analogue -> digital. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 October 9, 2003 For your average tandem video, is the degregration of quality that noticable, though. We're not worried about having a HDTV quality product, but one that will make our customers happy and will look professional.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #8 October 9, 2003 Don't know haven't tried it. I have been looking for a DVD player that will let you keep the purity of the vid signal from the I-link but let you put an audio signal from an analogue source over the top but haven't had any luck as yet. Doesn't seem like a massive request to let you choose the audio/video sources seperately to record onto the DVD now does it?? Please let me know if you find a solution and let me know how the quality stacks up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #9 October 10, 2003 Check out this system, it is what I use and does what I believe you are asking for the audio. CLICK ME"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YahooLV 0 #10 October 11, 2003 My suggestion... Get an edit board, and a deck (like sony, or Panasonic) and edit the videos right there, and hand the student a DVD when they leave. Just a thought.http://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 October 11, 2003 That's what we use. We have an edit board, with audio feeds, etc, but we were looking for a good burner to beable to burn DVDs as well.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shindig 0 #12 October 11, 2003 skydive elsinore now offers DVD for Tandems and AFF they bought a Sony and had to buy another one the day they started offering the jumps in DVD because of the demand for it. Now about 75 percent of there videos are on DVD now. It's just like having a VCR and just as quick to produce the results. They even advertise it on there web site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
videointhesky 0 #13 October 11, 2003 http://www.dvdrhelp.com/ This site has information that will help you to make your own VideoCDs, SVCDs or DVDs that can be played on your standalone DVD Player from video sources like DVD, Video, TV, Cam or downloaded movie clips like DivX, MOV, RM, WMV and ASF. They also have an extensive list of standalone DVD Players with compatibility information such as CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, VCD, SVCD, MP3 and more. Damm Good DVD Info Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaTo 0 #14 October 11, 2003 QuoteOur DZ now offers DVD, for a little extra. They have a stand-alone Sony, not sure of the model. ........., but so far this doesn´t really seem to work. A large percentage of the burned DVD´s doesn´t work. Seems to be dependant on brand of disc, and of course mistakes like not closing a disc. well, I could have told them that they should have bought a Philips :-) (guess were I am collecting my salary :-)Caren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #15 October 14, 2003 Looks like a nice system but $4k is a little more than the $500 I was hoping to spend. Call me cheap - you'd be right! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #16 October 14, 2003 QuoteLooks like a nice system but $4k is a little more than the $500 I was hoping to spend. understandable, which is why I would say o look on Ebay for a deal. every now and then there are a few good deals on them there. It's where I got mine"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #17 October 15, 2003 It doesn't include a DVD burner does it? That will still be needed on top of the ScreenPlay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #18 October 15, 2003 QuoteIt doesn't include a DVD burner does it? As of right now, no it doesn't have an internal DVD burner. One of the future upgrades is an internal DVD player among other things."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkeyKam 0 #19 October 15, 2003 At Tampa Digital Studios, the post production house I just left in Tampa, tons and tons of experience tells us this about DVD compatibility: - For reliable playback on just about any *set top* DVD player, DVD-R general media at 4x works very well. - The recommended brand of DVD-R media listed most by companies that build DVD-R duplication towers or system is RITEK. Generic DVD-Rs tend not to be very reliable and I've heard that upwards of one third of customers will come back complaining about generic media. - For playback on computers with DVD drives, we've only had great success with "authoring" media (a bit more pricey than general media, but worth it for compatibility). - The recording decks of choice for professional duplication and replication houses (like Tampa Digital and it's replication service providers) varies. We've found that *media* is more to blame than the deck. You can't go wrong with Pioneer, Panasonic, or Phillips. And remember, those big name brands tend to be the names behind some of the popular drives and deck you buy at Best Buy or Circuit City. FWIW, there's the two cents from the broadcast and post production industry. Andy http://www.monkeykam.tv "I drank what?" --Sophocles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjf98 0 #20 October 16, 2003 Dave: I'll get you the model number this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
