Computer capture advice

[bja5150]

figured out

[yoda313]

was thinking of recording it as I only have one chance to watch it in its early stage.

Just thought I'd mention the obvious - you have permission to do this right?

If you have access to the computer it is running on you might be better off with screen capture software. Or is this all specialized software and tinkering with it is not recommended?

If you must do external capture go as high as you can. Does it have component output? Even if its standard def recording a progressive signal will be way better. If you can get or borrow a hauppuage hd pvr and use it with a laptop (at least a dual core I would imagine) then you could record the component output in widescreen at up to 1080i.

But just remember you must have permission to do this ESPECIALLY if its a full on commercial endeavor. If its some indie thing that isn't going to be screened anywhere than there might not be as much legal ramifications to deal with - ie just a couple of buddies shooting on their own time......

[bja5150]

I do have permission to view it and do it. the director is letting me see how my footage for now which is cool.

[yoda313]

I do have permission to view it and do it. the director is letting me see how my footage for now which is cool.

Ok. I just wanted to make sure everything was on the up and up.

Since you posted "figured out" earlier on your edit I wish you luck on the project.