Hello there,
Looking for a solution for recording my 16mm video-tap from an Aaton XTR Prod onto a SD-card. The XTR prod has an Aaton VideoSync Assist up and running.
I'd figure I need: 1.) an Analog -> Digital converter 2.) an external recorder
Found this converter from Blackmagic: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/…/Blackmagic_Design_CONVMAAS_M…
Is that it, or can I get away with something cheaper? Links/ product names?
Regarding an external recorder, I just want it very simple to use and small. Prores on a SD card is really all I need (just a PAL signal). Nothing fancy.
Will a Ninja Star get the job done? Anyone using something else of recommendation? https://www.atomos.com/ninja-star
Somehow I want a monitor attached to the set up with real-time video-tap. Perhaps it's a better idea to find a monitor that does external recording as well? I'm the owner of a SmallHD 502 which I really like, but unfortunately it can't record...
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Secondary question -
Since I'm new to shooting on film, I'm not experienced at all with using it on set.
What quality is the video-tap PAL signal I get out of the Video Assist in terms of color etc. -- ? Can I pull focus on the video signal / use it to fine tune whatever lighting I have in a scene -- or is it more of just a compositional tool? If I had a monitor that could put on a LUT, would that make any sense or would I just be wasting my time?
Thank you in advance! All answers / personal preferences are welcome!