Desktop Video/2 Cameras into a Mac

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Expert: R. Ferguson - 10/24/2009


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I have two JVC KY-F550U cameras that i would like to run into my iMac to be used for golf instructional purposes.  The software used for analysis is Dartfish (PC only use) which is run using bootcamp.  I need help hooking up both cameras properly so they can capture two separate angles of the golf swing at the same time.  Dartfish has a feature called Simulcam which will record from two cameras at the same time.

Answer
That camera has firewire output.  So to use two cameras, you would need to have 2 firewire connnections on your 'puter.  I'd connect the cams via firewire and then go into the software and find out how to make it work.  I'm not familiar w/ Dartfish so I'm no help there.  There's gonna have to be a setting in there that tells it where to look for the camera signals.

Good luck.

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R. Ferguson

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Some technical knowledge in connectivity, systems, cameras, image/video software. I am better at project development, scripting, organization, conceptualization. I know Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, AfterEffects, some Avid, and some others but am no real expert on them. I also have knowledge in multimedia.

Experience

Wel over 20yrs of various TV/video production experience. B.S. degree in TV Production from James Madison Univ. Taught TV production at a community college for 5 yrs.

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications (Radio, TV, Film); James Madison Univ., Harrisonburg, VA

Awards and Honors
Telly Awards, Communicator Awards, Ava Award, Virginia Community College Associatiopn awards, National Council for MArketing and Public Relations Awards, CAB Award, and others.

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