Which machines are supported by ScopeBox?
ScopeBox supports all Intel and G5 based Macs and will run on some G4 machines but may not be as responsive. You must be running OS X 10.4.11 or higher.
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Does ScopeBox support HDV?
ScopeBox 2.0 adds support for all HDV cameras although you need to have Final Cut Pro installed since it relies on bundled QuickTime components. In addition, we are still working to add proper support for JVC 50p and 60p formats.
Does ScopeBox support multi-camera shoots?
Yes. ScopeBox supports multiple DV, DVCPROHD, or HDV sources over firewire, and SDI sources via Telestream's Pipeline network encoder.
Does ScopeBox support motion-activated recording?
Currently, ScopeBox does not support motion-activated recording. We are exploring the possibility of adding this feature to a future release.
How does ScopeBox compare with On-Location?
We like to think that ScopeBox is better than On-Location, but we may be a little biased. We can say that ScopeBox is the only stand-alone software application available on the Macintosh platform that provides an excellent, feature-rich set of tools for the video industry. Feel free to download the trial and give it a test drive.
What file format does ScopeBox use?
By defualt, ScopeBox records footage to QuickTime in the native format of the device being monitored. It also records to M2T and DV streams as an option.
Does ScopeBox support the Panasonic HVX200?
ScopeBox supports the HVX line although you need to have Final Cut Pro installed since it relies on bundled QuickTime components.
