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Video editing, quick renders

neuvas — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 07:31:06 +0800

I do motorsports video coverage & currently my 4yr old Acer i5 gets the job done but it takes quite sometime to render short FHD clips in premiere pro. Laptop solution is used to do onsite editing, other heavy editing is done at home on PC. I really think its time to get a replacement, been eyeing on some i7 GTX1050ti / GTX1060 solutions under 5k mark. Need one with medium to high color accuracy. Bulkiness is not an issue. Minimum 2x USB 3.0 ports need for media transfer, TB3 a bonus for future lah.

1. Dell G7 15 - with TB3?
2. Legion Y530 - portablility
3. Helios 300 - only one USB 3.0 port

I appreciate any editors that are using any of the above to give some feedback or even recommend me one..

Please suggest me a windows tablet / phablet

neuvas — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 18:34:25 +0800

Will be doing mobile livestreaming with my video equipment, facebook requires flash enabled device for accessing livestream panel. Hate to lug around my laptop, since IOS & androids have no native flash support, i would like to find a windows device suited to my need.. Read about Wise Pad W7 just now but there is near to nothing on details other than a lazada page.. Sigh

Again, the HTPC or HD Mediaplayer Question

neuvas — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:41:20 +0800

Im quite confused and need some pointers from mp users. Sorry if this seem to be an age old question, i need some comments and suggestions..

I collect movies and tv series, most of them are sd and 720p a few are 1080p. Im also a indie music video producer, most of my raw files are from a canon eos 7d / 5d 1080p or 720p (MOV h.264). my raw shots and final work is fed from my acer laptop (hdmi) to a viewsonic 24" lcd monitor.

my other job believe it or not, is farming of broiler chickens, so half of my month is spent on site with an old school 21" crt tv.

i've been contemplating between HTPCs and HD Media players.
i like mede8er because of the front panel buttons and int hdd.
i like asus hr3 because of the cf reader built in (eos cameras use cf cards).
wdtv2 looks lovely but almost 20% of my library is rmvb files.
i also love XBMC front end and currently all my movies are managed by ember manager and played on my lappie fed to the 24" lcd.

at home, when i want to watch a movie, i just hook up my lappie to the 24" lcd, will be getting a full hd 32" lcd soon. problem is when i'm at the farm i end up watching my movies on my puny 14" lappie screen.

my library is complete with fanarts and poster jpegs, reading realtek players specs crushes my dream knowing all those jpegs are useless.

to cut it short..

i am looking for a solution that:
1) is light and portable
2) can play all known formats, mkv, mov, rmvb
3) displays fanart / poster / movie info from nfo files
4) remote controllable navigation, power on/off
5) future proof as possible

our yangxi brings in the hdpro (1073dd) player for a cheap RM400 including a wireless n dongle whereas a mede8er on ac ryan pohd will set me back to rm550 - 600. wdtv live costs around rm450+ and the sleek hdx bd1 is around rm 1099.

to build an itx based htpc (nettop size) would cost me around rm 1200 - 1500. i'm quite ready to take that plunge but having to physically switch on the power button the htpc and wait for the long OS loading times is not that fun. most itx motherboards also don't provide analog connections (composite RCA) to connect to old crt tvs

i saw some people using xbmc live with their acer revos. the startup time is not that long, but are there hassles in linux driver support for the onboard hardware? this maybe the wrong forum to ask, but i know there is someone who could show me the light!

thanks!!

Viewsonic VX2433wm Users..

neuvas — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:03:48 +0800

Guys..

Need to know if this monitor can pass audio signal from incoming HDMI audio to the 3.5mm audio out. I will be having multiple HDMI devices and having only 1 HDMI cable between makes life a bit easier..

The monitor specs confuse me coz it has both 3.5mm ins & outs.. im afraid the 3.5mm out is solely for 3.5mm input.. help me out yeah?

Thankss!!

[addedon]January 25, 2010, 8:25 am[/addedon]anyone?

for those especially connecting consoles thru hdmi.. can the monitor's audio out transmit hdmi audio to external speakers?

[addedon]January 26, 2010, 5:36 pm[/addedon]self answer:

I went to viewnet 3rd floor today and tested out myself... I discovered that the 3.5mm AUDIO OUT DOES transmits HDMI audio.. it will automatically mute internal speakers (Goooood!!).. Volume can still be control by monitor tho...

Myth Busted!! (For me.. I am one happy guy today!)

DSLR Videography Thread!

neuvas — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:07:31 +0800

Current Video DSLRs:

Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Canon EOS 500D
Nikon D90
Nikon D5000
Lumix GH1 (non-DSLR)
Olympus EP-1 (non-DSLR)

So lets share what we know hence the purpose of this thread.

I'm running a music studio and have many ideas in music video production. So i got myself a humble EOS 500D with some third party fast lenses. I find the auto exposure benefits fast lenses. So i got a tokina 11-16 f2.8 and a sigma 30 f1.4 for a start. My close photography buddies expands my lens options with tele and fisheyes. Recently, out of the box (Literally!) i shot a live (8 takes) video clip. Its on youtube not much post processing done, cause i wanna learn ho to manipulate WB first..

I'm running Vegas Pro 9 on an ancient Quad 6600. I'm still very new to this but i see lots of potential for great vids..

I'm also looking into Follow Focus & Flycam equipment for an upcoming production. Quite rare here in Bolehland.. But i do see guys with Pana HDVs using a flycam before. Any ideas?

Buying pro audio stuff in singapore

neuvas — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:38:28 +0800

As the title says, i might be going there since Alesis Multimix mixers are so expensive here. But i need to find out the real street price in SG for Alesis Multimix 16 USB 2.0.

From what i know if throw away the box, less chances of kastam tax. Its for personal use, should i travel by air or land?

I appreciate replies from people who frequently buy audio stuff from SG..

Upgrading A Recording Studio PC

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

Upgrading A Recording Studio PC

neuvas — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:03:19 +0800

Its been ages since i posted here. I'm in the blue of upgrading my current system which is starting to show its ugly side. A fresh XP install can be quick but the mobo is starting to fail after daily abuse and a year without a northbridge cooler (I dont worry much coz right on top i have a thermalright XP120). I am quite happy with this spec and i would like to maintain windows XP sp2 for now.

My current setup:

Intel P4 2.8GHz HT Northwood
Abit IC7 (Basic) w/IEEE1394
2 x 512MB DDR400
1 x 120GB SATA
1 x 80GB SATA
Nvidia 5600Ultra
ESI Maya44 PCI Soundcard
DVD RW

I also have to maintain my ESI Maya 44 PCI soundcard as it is my main audio interface. I also capture DV using firewire for small video projects. Close friend of mine recommend going for XEON x3220 quad. My old system will be used for non critical work / light loads.

What i intend to upgrade to (limit budget rm1.8k only)

Intel quad core proc with large L2 cache
2 x 2GB DDR2 dual channel
Durable mobo with a good chipset
True power PSU + Case
Mid range graphics < RM300

Anyone here can give user experience with XEON quad or C2Q series? I need stability + durability at a reasonable cost. I record 4 tracks of 24bit wave simultaneously. That uses lots of RAM and memory bandwidth IMHO.

Recommend me an mp3 player..

neuvas — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:37:48 +0800

OK..

I will be playing gigs with backing tracks / metronome / drum machine fills. Ultimately i know u guys would just recd me a laptop.. sorry but i don't wanna haul some 2kg expensive equipment. I need u guys to recd me a good MP3 player with this features:

1. Using AA / AAA batteries (for emergency cases)
2. Playlist style LCD (minimum 3 lines)
3. Browse n play simultaneous (for cueing next song)
4. No color screen or video capability needed
5. Minimum 1GB capacity
6. Drag n Drop style.. no propriety format pleaseeee...
7. Size (form factor) does not matter.
8. Price should be less than RM250
9. Stability AND Durability

is there such a thing? amaze me guys.. please be logical.. KL market okaylah.. dont want to order internationally.

my internet connection sucks since im using GPRS.. dont ask why...

so if can paste a low res pic / link / data / price is good for me alredi..

thanks in advance..

Zte mf600 + WIFI router

neuvas — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:06:53 +0800

anyone here managed to combine their maxis zte modem with any Wifi router? i already have the modem, just wanna share the connection with my family. please share ur experiences eg.. router model / price / problem / setup

AFAIK the supplied cable is a cross cable. if i buy a wifi router, what cable should i use? thanks in advance..

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI

neuvas — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 17:09:29 +0800

Hi all ,we here Overclockers Paradise staff would like to wish all muslim and hindu' HAPPY DEEPARAYA!!!

Please to be informed that Overclockers Paradise
will be closed from 24th to 29th OCT 2006.
We shall resume to open on Monday, 31th October 2006.

May you and your family be blessed with Peace and Happiness in this festive seasons.Thanks for surporting OVERCLOCKERS PARADISE..

HAPPY DEEPAVALI

&

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI
MAAF ZAHIR DAN BATIN

HU with usb input

neuvas — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 18:17:44 +0800

any brand u guys would recc?

currently on fm modulator . want to maintain usb since its shockproof, ehehe. i've seen kenwood i think..

Line 6 Toneport Users Thread

neuvas — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 12:30:50 +0800

Since there is no thread (correct me pls). I wanna start one dedicated thread since i hv big intention getting the UX1 this week. Please share:

1. Usage tips
2. Links
3. Patch Settings
4. Reviews etc..

Official Line 6 Toneport website
http://line6.com/toneport/index.html

digital photo authenticity check

neuvas — Thu, 25 May 2006 13:06:26 +0800

don't know where to post this, mods please move elsewhere if non relevent..

my client needs a software that could check authenticity of a digital photo sourcing from digital cameras. i'm not familiar with even one. i found veripic.com but is there anything that is already available locally?

OP 3DMark & Overclock Team

neuvas — Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:43:36 +0800

CLUB Members:

Odiumsticx OP
Izmir_OP
rlhc17
rayz2
k2 3lv3
morph

Our first attempt was using this rig:

on behalf of the OP 3DMark Team

PREMILINARY RESULTS...

Hardware:
A64 Winnie 3000+@300x9.0,
512x2 Patriot TCCD@300-2.5-4-4-6,
MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum,
HIS X800PRO (16pipes)@542/583,
Enermax 350w.

2001: 30211
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=8388118

2003: 13874
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=3620228

2005: 6275
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm05=512569