El Pirata
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Anyone know a program that can load VHS or 8MM onto your home computer? It would also need to be able to take clear stills out of the video. Sky has some decent software but he uses Mac and I'm using Windows.
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There are a number of kits out there. I'll see if I can get a list for you.
Here's an USB adapter that allows you to plug your camcorder or VCR into the computer:
http://www.macconnection.com/scripts/productdetail.asp?product_id=268861
The adapter comes with some real basic software, but I recommend getting something a little better.
Here is a PCI card that does the same thing as the above adapter. It offers a bit more flexibility in the input media and better audio support:
http://www.macconnection.com/scripts/productdetail.asp?product_id=262154
Here's a decent software suite:
http://www.macconnection.com/scripts/productdetail.asp?product_id=298736
Here's a slightly more cost effective suite:
http://www.macconnection.com/scripts/productdetail.asp?product_id=318106
Here's an USB adapter that allows you to plug your camcorder or VCR into the computer:
http://www.macconnection.com/scripts/productdetail.asp?product_id=268861
The adapter comes with some real basic software, but I recommend getting something a little better.
Here is a PCI card that does the same thing as the above adapter. It offers a bit more flexibility in the input media and better audio support:
http://www.macconnection.com/scripts/productdetail.asp?product_id=262154
Here's a decent software suite:
http://www.macconnection.com/scripts/productdetail.asp?product_id=298736
Here's a slightly more cost effective suite:
http://www.macconnection.com/scripts/productdetail.asp?product_id=318106
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You need to have a decent machine with plenty of storage in order to handle video properly. This is not something to undertake with a dinosaur of a machine. There are a number of factors that play into making a good video out of anything, but the big three or four might be:
1. Storage space. We're talking Giga bytes and lots of them.
2. Throughput speed. You need a fast processor and faster bus speed. Talking on the order of Ghz for processor and 133Mhz or better for the bus speed. This is not a requirement, but it does speed things along and make things easier when editing.
3. Firewire capture capabilities are the best, but any method is better than no method. The adapters and PCI card mentioned in the previous post will be sufficient for the novice.
4. Good quality export capabilities. Most video software allows for export straight back to the camera. The better method is to burn to DVD or good quality video CD. The next problem is in burner speed. The slower the speed of burn the longer the disk takes to make (I know obvious...but we're talking on the order of hours if the video in question is high quality and long).
I can give more information, but this is good enough to start.
1. Storage space. We're talking Giga bytes and lots of them.
2. Throughput speed. You need a fast processor and faster bus speed. Talking on the order of Ghz for processor and 133Mhz or better for the bus speed. This is not a requirement, but it does speed things along and make things easier when editing.
3. Firewire capture capabilities are the best, but any method is better than no method. The adapters and PCI card mentioned in the previous post will be sufficient for the novice.
4. Good quality export capabilities. Most video software allows for export straight back to the camera. The better method is to burn to DVD or good quality video CD. The next problem is in burner speed. The slower the speed of burn the longer the disk takes to make (I know obvious...but we're talking on the order of hours if the video in question is high quality and long).
I can give more information, but this is good enough to start.
SkyMax,
Will my system work for video editing?
AMD 2000XP
1.5gb DDR RAM
500+GB Hard Drive Storage
4 USB ports
3 Firewire ports
and some other crap
will that work?
El Pirata - as far as an answer for you, well go out and buy a decent firewire card for about $50 and most will come with decent software that will allow you to edit the movies and is great to learn from before you start dumping large amounts of money into software and hardware.
-WoodiE
Will my system work for video editing?
AMD 2000XP
1.5gb DDR RAM
500+GB Hard Drive Storage
4 USB ports
3 Firewire ports
and some other crap
will that work?
El Pirata - as far as an answer for you, well go out and buy a decent firewire card for about $50 and most will come with decent software that will allow you to edit the movies and is great to learn from before you start dumping large amounts of money into software and hardware.
-WoodiE
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There's always a critic...and if you read his post he's talking about taking VHS and VCR type inputs. That kind of removes the firewire from play. I believe I pointed him in the direction he was looking and for about $110 bucks he gets the connection he needs and a decent basic software set up. The PCI card by Osprey and the software by Pinnacle are steps up, but no where near the top of the line.
As for your system WoodiE...nice toys. Still doesn't compare to a Power Macintosh, but it will do in a pinch...
As for your system WoodiE...nice toys. Still doesn't compare to a Power Macintosh, but it will do in a pinch...
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hmmm i dont see anywhere, where firewire would be ruled out. He's wanting to take VHS or 8mm to his computer, being he has a 8mm camcorder he would more then likely have a firewire output on it IF it was new enough.
But point out where firewire is ruled out, as i keep over looking it.
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Odds are his camera is not as new as you'd like to think. Otherwise he wouldn't be asking the question. Most new camcorders come with the appropriate cables and instructions for linking to a computer. So, i rule out the Firewire connectivity to his camera.
Next, I have yet to find a VCR with firewire capabilities. I could be wrong, but....
Finally, you suck!
Next, I have yet to find a VCR with firewire capabilities. I could be wrong, but....
Finally, you suck!
Well being someone that works with and around electronics everyday and mainly computers, you would be surprised how many stupid questions are asked. Considering a lot of people dont even know what a USB or firewire port even looks like let a lone how the hell to use it.
As far as VCR's with firewire...yes they have them and have for sometime....leave it to Sony i do believe to start the trend. Also alot of other companies are putting firewire input/output ports on their digital VCR's.
Shall we go on?
-WoodiE
Hunter,
The system bus is at 266Mhz while the RAM has a bus speed of 333Mhz. Though I maybe upgrading to the new Asus board that uses 400Mhz bus on the RAM
-WoodiE
As far as VCR's with firewire...yes they have them and have for sometime....leave it to Sony i do believe to start the trend. Also alot of other companies are putting firewire input/output ports on their digital VCR's.
Shall we go on?
-WoodiE
Hunter,
The system bus is at 266Mhz while the RAM has a bus speed of 333Mhz. Though I maybe upgrading to the new Asus board that uses 400Mhz bus on the RAM
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We can go on for as long as you'd like...
As for the SONY ...since they are one of the first companies to handle firewire, I'm not surprised. I am curious what model of their VCR has this capability, as I have not been able to locate it listed on any of their models new or old. Please post a link. I'm always looking for new SONY toys to add to my collection.
As for the SONY ...since they are one of the first companies to handle firewire, I'm not surprised. I am curious what model of their VCR has this capability, as I have not been able to locate it listed on any of their models new or old. Please post a link. I'm always looking for new SONY toys to add to my collection.
Skymaxx,
I will look on monday when I go into my 2nd job and look whats on display, I do remember Sony having an IEEE 1394. I will find some info for you regarding Sony. I did however find a JVC that does have firewire on it HERE VERY expensive, but none the less it has it.
El P - back to your question, if in fact your camera or vcr does not have firewire or some sort of usb output, then you need to buy a video capture card or a whole new fancy video card from ATi called the All-In-Wonder I have owned a few different versions of these cards and must say they are VERY sweet but are also rather pricey. If you want I can check with some of my vendors for some capture cards and prices for the ATI all-in-wonder cards.
Also I have seen some simple capture devices like a RCA to USB cables that come with software too, but I have not seen how well these work.
-WoodiE
I will look on monday when I go into my 2nd job and look whats on display, I do remember Sony having an IEEE 1394. I will find some info for you regarding Sony. I did however find a JVC that does have firewire on it HERE VERY expensive, but none the less it has it.
El P - back to your question, if in fact your camera or vcr does not have firewire or some sort of usb output, then you need to buy a video capture card or a whole new fancy video card from ATi called the All-In-Wonder I have owned a few different versions of these cards and must say they are VERY sweet but are also rather pricey. If you want I can check with some of my vendors for some capture cards and prices for the ATI all-in-wonder cards.
Also I have seen some simple capture devices like a RCA to USB cables that come with software too, but I have not seen how well these work.
-WoodiE
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I have a usb port to rca cables for my computer and a program that uses it. What I need is a great program that I can take video from and still from. My current program is like MGA Video 4 but the video it takes are really small (screen size videos) and the clarity leaves a little to be desired.
