Re: [PCTECH] Video capture recommendations

[daparnin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

When I first got started with PC video I used a Dazzle.  It worked OK but
the software (Moviestar) had a "funky-looking" but non-intuitive interface.
Although it was connected to a USB 2.0 port it still didn't have great
bandwidth.  I've now gone the video card route.  I use an ATI All-In-Wonder
(9600, if I remember correctly).  It's not the top of the line but it had
built-in dual monitor support which was a big item for me.  The
All-In-Wonder line have a built in TV tuner and composite video in/out.
Going the video card route you get the faster AGP bus speed.  The quality
is definitely better than Dazzle.  Pinnacle also has a package similar to
Dazzle but I haven't used it.

Make sure that you have a big enough hard drive space if you aren't going
burn it to DVD right away.  Video files can get big fast.  Lots of memory
is a good thing too.

Dave Parnin
Nishikawa Standard Company
Topeka, IN  46571
daparnin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx





                                                                                
                                
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I'm looking at adding video capture to my PC.  Primarily for converting old
VHS tapes to DVD but also as a means to store current video from a digital
camcorder to DVD.  I looked at the Dazzle products but most of the reviews
I read weren't very good.  I don't know if the products are really that bad
or if it's just a few disgruntled user making a lot of noise.

If anyone has any experience with video capture I'd like to hear you
recommendations on how to get started.

Rick
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