The Upgrade to DV Rack 2 HD Software for Windows from Serious Magic allows owners of DV Rack to upgrade to version 2 of the software at a reduced cost when compared to buying the full version.
DV Rack 2 is a suite of video recording and monitoring tools that turns videographers' laptop computers into portable digital video recorders, field monitors and video signal evaluation processors.
Users utilize these powerful software modules simply by plugging their miniDV cameras into a laptop computer via a standard FireWire cable, up to 50 meters in length, when shooting on-set or in the field. The DV Rack 2 software features a camera-controlled DVR module that captures footage directly to the hard drive, a SureShot Module that aids in the set-up and calibration of cameras prior to shooting via three custom calibration charts (focus, dynamic range, white balance) and the Professional Field Monitor module which enables videographers to view footage exactly as it is being recorded. This is a great upgrade for owners of DV Rack.
This version of the software features an academic license, which lets students and educators purchase it at a reduced price in comparison to buying the full retail version of the software without losing any functionality.