Question for converting cam corder video to Pc format ;;;
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Question for converting cam corder video to Pc format ;;;
I,m planing on shooting some video from my car during the 50th carvan and would like to know what you use to convert Analog tapes to PC format to view on computer?? I,ll be using a harness bar mounted camera using a I/O port racing camera mount....Thanks 
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Re: Question for converting cam corder video to Pc format ;;; (White 68)
There are three parts to the process:
1. Capture to Computer
2. Edit
3. Encode
for 1 I use the Viewcast Osprey 200. It's inexpensive, and a standard in the industry. http://www.viewcast.com/products/osprey/osprey200.html
for 2, I use Adobe Premiere 6.5. Download a copy from Kazaa. If you like it and it works for you buy a copy. Sometimes it's bit much for beginners, if so stick with Windows Movier Maker in windows XP (FREE).
3 is a part of the editing software used in #2, this is where you compress those huge file (2GB+) into 10-20MB. What you select here depends on if you will deliver on DVD or internet.
Start with the Osprey, it's a safe bet. The 200 offers a good set of features. If your camcorder has firewire, think about getting a firewire capture card. But at least for me they haven't worked so hot.
1. Capture to Computer
2. Edit
3. Encode
for 1 I use the Viewcast Osprey 200. It's inexpensive, and a standard in the industry. http://www.viewcast.com/products/osprey/osprey200.html
for 2, I use Adobe Premiere 6.5. Download a copy from Kazaa. If you like it and it works for you buy a copy. Sometimes it's bit much for beginners, if so stick with Windows Movier Maker in windows XP (FREE).
3 is a part of the editing software used in #2, this is where you compress those huge file (2GB+) into 10-20MB. What you select here depends on if you will deliver on DVD or internet.
Start with the Osprey, it's a safe bet. The 200 offers a good set of features. If your camcorder has firewire, think about getting a firewire capture card. But at least for me they haven't worked so hot.
