FIREWIRE / THUNDERBOLT
Connecting MiniDV cameras to Apple Silicon Macs
Exact adapters, TI chipset requirements, and tested cables to capture from Sony/Canon DV via Thunderbolt. 14 real world tests.
CODECS / FFMPEG
iMovie ‘06 vs iMovie ‘25: transcoding DV for modern NLEs
Proper DV to ProRes 422 LT / DNxHD transcodes. Preserve sync, handle drop frames, and maintain the authentic DV scanline look.
CCD / SONY / CANON
Sony VX2000 / PD150: still worth it in 2026?
CCD legend status. Battery mods, FireWire capture, head cleaning, and image comparison with modern mirrorless cameras.
DVD / PHYSICAL ARCHIVE
How to burn a Video-DVD (or DVD-Audio) today — yes, really
Step-by-step with Toast 20, DVD Studio Pro 4, or ffmpeg+dvdauthor. Menus, chapters, and compatibility with old DVD players.
LUTS / ANALOG FX
Emulating the DV look: filters, luts & analog tape degradation
Authentic 2000s camcorder aesthetic in DaVinci Resolve: chroma subsampling, interlace wobble, tape noise, and soft CCD emulation.