CASTING DIRECTOR: What equipment is compatible with FastCapture?

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This article outlines the specific equipment compatible with FastCapture. Below is a list of the current equipment included in our CIS equipment loaner boxes to help ensure your setup runs smoothly.

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Compatible Equipment List

FastCapture is designed to work with specific hardware configurations. The following items are recommended and standard in our equipment boxes:

  • Computer: A Mac that supports Ventura or Newer (Ventura, Sonoma, and Sequoia).

  • Software: Fast Capture 4.0.16

  • Camera: Recommended: Panasonic HC-V800K FHD 

    Panasonic HC-V800K Camcorder

     
     

  • Converter: Recommended: Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 

    Magewell USB Capture Converter

     
     

  • Tripod: Amazon Basics 

    Amazon Basics Tripod

     
     

  • Cables:

    • HDMI mini to HDMI: Connects camera to Magewell 

      HDMI mini to HDMI cable

       
       

    • USB A to USB A: Connects Magewell to Dongle 

      USB A to USB A cable

       
       

    • USB A to USB C Dongle: Connects USB A to Mac USB C port (depending on ports available on your Mac) 

      USB A to USB C dongle

       

  • OPTIONAL: SD Memory Card 

    SD Memory Card