The Final Preparation of The Sam Henry Communications RV Heading Out For Denver Will Be Completed in Manassas, VA This Weekend.
Tech Update To The Team:
My tasks are the full and final preparation of the four computers on board and mounting of the two video cameras, (no problem at all as all that equipment has arrived).
Preliminary tests in the mountains, though successful, were of a limited scope with only basic software in place and not networked as they must be. Given all the requirements and boxes going with me; I am worse than a kid at Christmas time. I’ve had time to think about it all and am familiar with all the software and various little quirks that some pieces have, or introduce into the mix.
They are on this machine. The only question mark is extending the wireless sharing ability. We shall see. But here is the mix designed to provide a powerful, full feature, heavily protected system.
Preparation: (4) Computers (8GB) On Board The Sam Henry Communications Vehicle.Finalizing Set Up
1) Establish Satellite Hard Link Satellite Modem to Primary Computer and share capability (Mine)
2) Install WiFi Belkin N1 Vision Unit and software on all Computers with Highest Level Dual Encryption and Password.
3) Install identical Working and Security Software and register all.
B) Zone Alarm Security Suite (Connected To The MyNetwatchman Service)
C) BillP Studios WinPatrol Plus and Task Catcher
D) LavaSoft Ad-Aware Enterprise 2.0
E) Sunbelt CounterSpy 2.5+
F)Uniblue System Tweaker and Tweak Vistas
G) Uniblue Registry Cleaner (Heavy Duty)
H) Eusing Registry Cleaner (Daily Cleanup)
I) PC Tools SpyWare Doctor (Frozen out of start up and used only for clean ups, updated before scan routine. Excellent, though still problematic with Vistas as a start up and run in back ground program.)
K) Mozilla FireFox 3 Browser (Primary W /Google)
L) Flock Browser set for Yahoo
N) McAfee Site Advisor
O) Trend Micro HiJack This (In The Event Of Serious Damage Use In Safe Mode)*
Q) Install Real Player Latest Version
S) Windows Essentials Codec Pack
T) Establish New Gmail Addresses and Google Group with Gmail Notifier
V) Classic Media Player http://www.download.com/Media-Player-Classic/3000-2139_4-10518778.html
W) Adobe Media Player http://www.adobe.com/products/mediaplayer
Y) Install Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Webcams (4) + Clear Chat Wireless Ear Phones/Microphone Units + (1) USB Desktop Microphone For Utube Video Production (Portable)
Z) Install LaCie 1 Tb External Storage Hard Drives (5) (1 for Program storage on wireless hub)
a) Belkin 4 Port Wireless Hub (Facilitate Access to programs stored on (*)
b) CoffeeCup HTML Editor 2008 (My Machine)
c) Cam Studio Video Create Software *
d) Windows Phot0 Story 3 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtB6_D_toVQ
h) Install The UnZip Wizardi) Install Adobe Reader PDF 9
Internet Explorer will be non functional and all IM Functions will be turned off for security purposes. Windows Defender, for all it is worth will be in a delayed start up position.
Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Handycam® Camcorder
Play and record interlaced high definition video at resolutions up to 1440 x 1080 for professional quality video with vivid colors and striking detail with the Handycam® HDR-FX1. The HDR-FX1 features the real-time HD codec engine, which offers professional-level MPEG2 video compression, and 14bit HD DXP (Digital Extended Processor) for increased processing speed. Images are captured on three chip Advanced HAD™ CCD system that provides increased detail and improved video performance without the color bleeding found in other system. Optical capabilities include a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens with 12x optical zoom and Super SteadyShot® image stabilization.
Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology. Enhanced CCD design allows more light to reach the imager which reduces video noise to improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6db (2x better than a standard CCD). Particularly effective when shooting in dark situations.
HDV Recording Format
From the innovators in camcorder technology, Sony’s HDR-FX1 camcorder is the world’s first HDV1080i consumer level camcorder and player. Now you can record all your memories in true high-definition video.
Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording
The HDR-FX1 is capable of recording and playing back both High Definition and Standard Definition video recorded on standard MiniDV cassettes.
Real-time HD Codec Engine
A Sony developed Real Time MPEG Encode/Decode system with reduced in energy consumption and compact size to fit inside a personal camcorder. Provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and recording and playback of clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded on the same cassettes as are used for MiniDV recording.12X Optical Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T Lens
From the authority in lens technology, the Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T lens provides a high quality 12x optical zoom which maintains image clarity and color while reducing glare and flare.
3.5" Wide Precision Hybrid Swivel Screen™ LCD Display3 (250K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 250K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the "washout" common with traditional LCD Screens.
Super SteadyShot® Optical Stabilization System
An advanced form of Sony’s SteadyShot Image Stabilization system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies. This optical stabilization system achieves an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some digital stabilization systems.
Analog/Digital Conversion with Pass-Through
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK®2 interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog footage.
Manual Zoom and Manual Focus RingDual independent Zoom and Focus rings provide precise and detailed control over the amount of zoom and the overall focus of the image with just a turn of the rings. Fast, intuitive framing when zooming, and finely detailed focusing is easy with the natural "feel" of the rings.
Expanded Focus Indicator
The camera‘s LCD image is magnified, temporarily, up to 4X its original size without any loss of distortion. This allows the user more finite control while focusing the camera for greater detail and clarity.
Picture Profile
Allows the user to set manual adjustments for a scene (color, sharpness, white balance, etc) into any one of six presets, so they can be called up at just the touch of a button. Useful when shooting under the same conditions repeatedly, as options do not have to be re-set each time. Settings for various shooting conditions are offered as defaults.
CineFrame™ Recording
Provides the option of recording video at either 30 fps or with a feeling of "film-like" 24 fps.
Assignable Buttons
Three buttons on the exterior of the camcorder are user-assignable so that they can be set to the options most commonly utilized, for ease of recording.
i.LINK®2 DV Interface (IEEE1394)
A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between two compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.
Shot Transition
Allows for a smooth automatic scene transition. Settings for focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter, and white balance can be set to the A/B button and a smooth transition will take place according to the set time. This function enables the focus to gradually shift from the front of the screen to a deeper part of the screen. Thus the iris enables a smooth change of depth of field.
Specifications of the XH A1 High Definition Camcorder
Recording Media-MiniDV Cassette
Recording Time-SP: 80 min
Lens: Zoom Ratio 20x Optical
Focal Length 4.5mm - 90mm (32.5mm - 650mm; 35mm photo equivalent)
Zoom Speed 16 Zoom Speeds, plus High Speed and variable
Max. F/Stop f/1.6 -- 35mm
Filter Size- 72mm
Image Stabilization-Super-Range Optical
Viewfinder-Widescreen .57" Color Viewfinder (Approx 269,000 pixels)
LCD Screen-2.8" Widescreen LCD (Approx. 207,000 pixels)
Auto Focus System-3 Mode Instant AF (external sensor plus TTL)
Manual Exposure-Yes
Programmed AE-Auto, Full Auto, Manual, Av, Tv, Night, Spotlight
White Balance Method-Outdoor, Indoor, Manual, Set (2x), Color Temperature (in degrees Kelvin)
Image Sensor-3 - 1/3" Native 16:9 CCDs (1440 x 1080)
Total Pixels: Approx. 1.67 Megapixels
Tape Recording
HD: 1440 x 1080; Approx. 1.56 Megapixels
SD (4:3): 1080 x 1080; Approx. 1.17 Megapixels
SD (16:9): 1440 x 1080; Approx. 1.56 Megapixels
Still Image Recording
Approx. 1.67 Megapixels
SD (4:3): 1080 x 1080; Approx. 1.17 Megapixels
SD (16:9): 1440 x 1080; Approx. 1.56 Megapixels
Audio: 2-channel recording/MPEG1 Audio Layer II
DV
16 bit (48 kHz)
12 bit (32 kHz)
4ch synchronous recording not possible
HDV 2-channel recording/MPEG1 Audio Layer II
Power Sources-Supplied CA-920 Compact Power Adapter
Supplied BP-950G Battery Pack
Weight-4.6 lb (2100g)
5.2 lb (2330g) - including hood, BP-950G, Cassette and memory card)
Dimensions W X H X D-Approx. 6.4 x 7.4 x 13.8 in (163 x 189 x 350 mm) - not including grip belt. Approx. 6.4 x 7.4 x 12.4 in (140 x 189 x 314 mm) - not including the lens hood and grip belt
Connectivity-2 XLR (line/mic level) inputs with phantom power (+48V)
BNC Video ,Component Video, Composite Video,IEEE1394,Mic terminal (3.5mm),Headphone terminal (3.5mm),LANC terminal
Tripod Mounted With NPC Pro Heads : AMRUS SHPIGEL JOINT
I Have Little HOPE That The Republic will be in any better shape when we arrive in Colorado than it is today. (Ed.)
