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Mr. Perrotti from S. Dartmouth, MA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recorder Needed for Media Transfers

Help me give my students a recorder for all of our old films and media.

  • 2 donors
  • $549 goal

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Mr. Perrotti has another project! Donate to Large Screen Needed for Viewing Important Films to help his classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $1,032.
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One of the most popular choices for this task is the Blackmagic Video Assist series. These recorders feature a built-in screen, making it easy to monitor your footage while recording. The Video Assist supports various formats, such as ProRes and DNxHD, allowing you to capture high-quality video in an easily editable digital format. They can record from analog sources like VHS, Hi8, and even older professional formats through HDMI, SDI, or component video inputs, making them ideal for transferring old media.

For higher-end requirements, the Blackmagic HyperDeck Studio models offer robust, professional-grade recording options.

These devices are more expensive and geared toward studio environments, but they provide excellent video quality, reliability, and flexibility in terms of input/output options. HyperDecks can handle broadcast-quality video, and their ability to work with a wide range of media inputs ensures compatibility with virtually all legacy formats, including Betacam SP and U-matic.

Both options from Blackmagic Design come with features like timecode support, professional audio embedding, and advanced recording features that make them well-suited for archival and media transfer tasks. Whether you need a portable solution like the Video Assist for home use or the professional-grade HyperDeck for large-scale projects, Blackmagic Design has a reliable recorder that can help you preserve and digitize old media with ease and high quality.

Mr. Perrotti Dartmouth High School Grades 9-12

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More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Blackmagic Design hyperdeck Shuttle hd • Amazon Business $429.99 1 $429.99

Materials cost

$429.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$466.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.31

Total project goal

$548.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $548.75

1 Donor

-$233.22

Donations toward project cost

-$233.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$274.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$233.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$41.16

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 $0.00

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