Apps for using iPad as a video reference monitor - Social Sound Design

Apps for using iPad as a video reference monitor

2012-08-04T12:05:46Z

I've begun using my iPad as a video reference monitor when I record source material and foley, as it's completely silent and very mobile. Right now I'm using dropbox to transfer and play the videos, but it doesn't work quite as well as I would like it to. For one, when I scrub it will sometimes start to re-buffer the video, and the controls aren't very good in general.

I was wondering if there are any apps that are build specifically for this purpose? Best case scenario, something that allow me to easily loop a section or make time markers, but anything that has a better workflow than the native video player would be great.

And if you know any other great iPads for when working in the field, feel free to share them too. It's an amazing tool for the field, and I would hate to waste its potential :-)

Answer by NoiseJockey for Apps for using iPad as a video reference monitor

2012-08-04T16:26:42Z

There's no need for a second application to do this. Run AirDisplay on your iOS device and computer, and simply show the Quicktime window (and transport controls, if there's no one operating the computer for you) in your DAW on it as a 2nd (or 3rd, or Nth) screen.

Answer by Danny for Apps for using iPad as a video reference monitor

2013-04-19T02:14:38Z

I just downloaded an app called "Touch The Video"- Was a couple bucks, works very well for what I need. It allows you to add markers and gives you more control over the transport. I also love the ipad for recording foley in the field. I've got my ipad wirelessly transmitting guide track to my recorder, which makes it very easy to sync the recordings with my session.