Capturing HD footage from a DVR to a MacBook Pro

Gear

ZephyrCan I fly my Alexa or RED on a Zephyr?389

Master SeriesIs a used Master Series rig worth buying as a first big rig?191

BFDHow do I power my BFD receiver from my camera or sled?186

VoltCan I retrofit a Volt onto my existing sled or gimbal?168

ArtemisHow do I power my camera and accessories from an Artemis sled?166

MDRWhere can I mount my Preston MDR on my rig?143

ModulusIs there a Modulus option for HD wireless video?141

G-70Will my G-70 fit my vest, gimbal or sled?126

FI+ZCan I control iris and zoom wirelessly, not just focus?60

HU3Where can I get my HU3 repaired, refurbished or repainted?60

CineLiveHow do I pack and case my CineLive rig for transport?54

G-70XHow does the G-70X compare to Pro Titan, Xarm and other arms?46

Trinity 2Is Trinity 2 SUP 3.0 firmware safe to install or buggy?46

Ultra VestWhich vest should I choose for my body size, comfort and operator type?39

2011Off Topic forum

15 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

DVR HDMI outputs do not typically have DRM protection that prevents copying to editing software
Several capture device options exist for MacBook Pro: Blackmagic Intensity Pro (requires desktop Mac with PCIe slot), Convergent Designs Nanoflash (portable via card reader), Matrox MXO2 Mini (under $500, uses ExpressCard), AJA IO Express (PCI Express, $995), Blackmagic UltraStudio 3D (Thunderbolt-compatible, $995, supports 3D)
An Atomos Ninja device can successfully capture HD content from a DVR to a hard drive for editing

Blackmagic Intensity Pro only works with desktop computers that have PCIe slots, not MacBook Pro
Convergent Designs Nanoflash is a costly solution
Some capture devices require specific connection types not all MacBook Pro models possess
No information provided about whether the approach works with all DVR models or manufacturers