Advice on multiple camcorder feeds over multiple days
I am in a position where I have to record 1080p video from 9 camcorders for 12 hours a day over the course of 4 days. Ideally, the system would be set up in the morning and turned off at night, but left running throughout the entire day. Does anyone know if it's possible to hook an external hard drive directly to a camcorder? Any make or model is helpful, as I haven't yet purchased the equipment. Would I be better off recording these cameras to a computer? If so, how many computers would be required?
Any and all information is helpful. I have not provided details to equipment because all of the equipment will be purchased pending the solution. Exchanging CF cards or dumping video throughout the day is not a viable option at this time.
Thanks!
Any and all information is helpful. I have not provided details to equipment because all of the equipment will be purchased pending the solution. Exchanging CF cards or dumping video throughout the day is not a viable option at this time.
Thanks!
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There are many ways of recording live from camera to computer. You'll have to record directly to a RAID hooked up to the computer(s). Depending on compression and formats, you'll then have to copy the files from the RAID setup to another archival RAID.
Software wise, you could use Adobe OnLocation CS5 which is part of Adobe Premiere Pro. That's for location shoots recording from camera straight to computer.
Of course, multiple cameras and such a long time of recording makes things a little more complicated.
Good luck!
The D-Link DCS-3716/B does 1080p with PoE.
Then you can hook it up to software like this using the always flexible Mac Mini:
http://www.bensoftware.com/securitys...viewindex.html
Are you talking about surveillance or full quality live video?
Check them out I think it's right up your alley.