Can a Firewire Output Be Split and Converted to NTSC Format?

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The discussion revolves around the feasibility of splitting a Firewire output from a camera to create two outputs: one for a monitor and another converted to NTSC format. The scope includes technical inquiries about hardware solutions for video signal conversion and output management.

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  • One participant inquires about existing hardware to split Firewire output and convert one signal to NTSC format.
  • Another suggests checking if the camera's AV output is active while using Firewire, proposing that it might provide the NTSC signal directly.
  • A different participant mentions the existence of a device that can achieve the desired function but notes it is likely expensive.
  • One contributor expresses skepticism about the feasibility of converting digital Firewire output to analog NTSC, suggesting that the camera may already have both outputs available for use.
  • Another participant recommends a specific device, the Dazzle DV Bridge, which supports both Firewire and NTSC outputs.

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Participants express differing views on the availability and practicality of hardware solutions for the proposed task. Some believe it is possible while others are skeptical and suggest alternative approaches.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved assumptions regarding the capabilities of the camera in question, particularly whether it can output both Firewire and NTSC signals simultaneously.

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Hello all...

Suppose I have a camera that is recording data and then sending it over firewire (1394) to a monitor and displaying VGA (or DVI).



What I want to do is split the firewire into two outputs…



1. The normal fire wire output that gets sent to the monitor
2. An analog video signal (NTSC format) that we will eventually convert
into a fiber signal.






Is there an existing piece of hardware that will perform the function of splitting the firewire output and convert one output to NTSC format? If there is then I am having a difficult time locating it.

Does anyone know of any way to do this?




Russ
 
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You might try seeing if the cameras AV output is active while the computer is driving the firewire connection.
The camera AV output would be your NTSC signal.

To do it the way you are asking is probably possible, but its not likely you will find something that does it.
 
If I understand you correctly there is a device that can do this. I just need to speak with my friend and ask what it is called. I remember it being very expensive...
 
I agree with NoTime. You're really barking up the wrong tree with trying to convert FireWire (digital, MPG-compressed video) into NTSC (analog). The camera probably already has both outputs; just use both.

- Warren
 

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