studiomprd Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 beard: " Only downside to me " I see no downside, only advantages of this over... nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathaniel Robinson Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I jumped on one of the "early bird" perks and look forward to using on DSLR shoots. Hoping that this works well with DaVinci Resolve's ability to read LTC on audio tracks. TentacleSync's software looks great but I don't want to the responsibility of syncing footage to fall in my lap, regardless of how quick and painless the process is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I jumped on one of the "early bird" perks and look forward to using on DSLR shoots. Hoping that this works well with DaVinci Resolve's ability to read LTC on audio tracks. TentacleSync's software looks great but I don't want to the responsibility of syncing footage to fall in my lap, regardless of how quick and painless the process is. Totally agree. However, this could be discussed in PrePro where you can offer this system as a complete solution to expedite their post process, while making sure that it is your software, but their responsibility. In fact, you might even be able to collect some extra rental for this solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent R. Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 By the way: when jamming the device from your recorder, it takes over the timecode obviously but the frame rate your recorder is set to as well. In other words, there is basically no need for a laptop for the basic usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 By the way: when jamming the device from your recorder, it takes over the timecode obviously but the frame rate your recorder is set to as well. In other words, there is basically no need for a laptop for the basic usage. And between Tentacle to Tentacle. Minute: 1:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 The clock and TC aspects of the box sound great. The built-in mic is not how I want to supply audio to the camera in any case--I want that audio to be a mono mix from me not a small mic in some random position vs the action.. If the purpose of the audio track is to be a backup for the TC for post sync then the built in mic is almost always not in a good position to get the sort of clear audio track that makes either manual or automatic audio-to-audio syncing work well. If the purpose of the camera audio track is to provide quick reference playback while on location then it's even worse, not at all representative of the audio being recorded, and in many situations (exteriors especially) unintelligible. It would be great of they could make a model that had an audio pass-thru connector (instead of the mic) a la Mozegear. philp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismedr Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 It would be great of they could make a model that had an audio pass-thru connector (instead of the mic) a la Mozegear. i think the mic is a splendid idea - why not just use an Y-mini-jack cable if you need your own mono mix (which probably means a snake or wireless hop that make the whole thing more heavy/expensive/cumbersome anyway) chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 i think the mic is a splendid idea - why not just use an Y-mini-jack cable if you need your own mono mix (which probably means a snake or wireless hop that make the whole thing more heavy/expensive/cumbersome anyway) chris a pass thru (minijack) connector which you can plug a cheap minijack mic into would be the best of both worlds - almost as compact in mic mode, more versatile in pass through mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaaps Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I just pre-ordered a package, and hope they reach the total crowd funding amount because it looks great! It would be really useful to see a threaded mini-jack output like Sennheiser does with its transmitters and receivers. It would make sure the plug won't accidently be pulled out. If not added I'll let de herrieboerderij customize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanross Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I just like the name :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Hermans Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Sound Devices - Check Different Cameras - Check even this lowball equipment will have timecode (like H4n, H6 and all these handy recorders) - Check Software like Boom recorder - Check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Hermans Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I just like the name :-) Wonderful Comment. Be glad that there are new companies, that will bring us new toys. i know, besides the German microphone manufacturers it´s quit heavy to be accepted in the american market niches. Someday you will try and order one, cause it´s an nice tiny helpful machine. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Wonderful Comment. Be glad that there are new companies, that will bring us new toys. i know, besides the German microphone manufacturers it´s quit heavy to be accepted in the american market niches. Someday you will try and order one, cause it´s an nice tiny helpful machine. ) I'm sure Justan's post wasn't meant as a derogatory comnent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvanstry Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Got my perk. 2 units. Will see if it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Signed in for 2 units already...This is what i was looking for, for many years. And, a high precision temperature compensated crystal (TCXO) with a temperature range from -30 to +85 Degree Celsius. bring it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efksound Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 some news about the app development for iOS and Android :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Kersten Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Just contributed for the Tentacle standard set. Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent R. Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Just contributed for the Tentacle standard set. Nice!!! You will not regret it. Shot all September with them and I cried a little when they had to go back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Kersten Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Haha I can imagine. Can't wait!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reilly Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 So...the software syncs and attaches A and V? How does it handle naming of resultant exported file? Is batch processing available? The clip seems to show exporting in a manual fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent R. Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 How I used it; it exports an xml file with the files connected. Readable by all popular NLEs. So it does not touch the source files basically. You can also export standalone individual files, but I didn't try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Childers Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 It's official, the iPhone app is ready to launch with the tentacle! (If it reaches it's goal) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Batch processing in terms of sync? Yes of course, that't the whole point. It'll sync a wholes day's worth in just a few seconds (minutes if it's audio TC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reilly Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I guess I'm wondering whether it can create a new file, replacing cam audio with recorder's, and how the naming is handled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent R. Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Don't know about naming but yes you can create new files. Ask them, they are very responsive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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