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Wireless video monitoring with Archos 704 for film production and delay characteristics
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DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The Archos 704 can receive wireless video signals and store footage on an 80GB hard disk for later transfer to servers or computers.
- Wireless video transmission systems using the Archos 704 introduce measurable latency that affects director monitoring, with reported delays ranging from approximately 4-5 frames from the device itself to around 12 frames from the transmission unit.
- Total system delay combining transmission unit and Archos processing can reach approximately 17 frames or higher depending on configuration.
- The Archos 704 can be connected directly to wireless transmission equipment and used as a monitor on camera support equipment like a Steadicam sled.
- High latency in wireless monitoring systems can make real-time director feedback and actor cueing impractical, limiting the setup to scenarios where video village is distant or immediate cues are not required.
- The wireless video quality through these systems is reported as very good despite latency issues.
Depends on
- Participants disagreed on the precise delay measurements introduced by the Archos 704 itself, with claims ranging from 4-5 frames to 30-40 frames.
- The discussion focuses on specific transmission units like the boxx.tv and mentions of alternative systems like CanaTrans without detailed comparison data.
- Testing was conducted in production environments rather than controlled laboratory settings.
- Delay tolerance varies by production type and director preference, making general recommendations difficult.