http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Forums Tag: PC en Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:58:48 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/diy-video-switcher-out-of-existing-pc#post-41465 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:04:36 +0000 MikeVersteeg 41465@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi Ted,</p> <p>Getting analog video into your PC is extremely easy, check out this forum post <a href="http://vidblaster.com/forum/index.php?topic=153.msg628#msg628">How do I connect my cameras to VidBlaster?</a></p> <p>Mike</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/diy-video-switcher-out-of-existing-pc#post-41411 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:41:33 +0000 tedbragg 41411@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have a slowly dying Videonics switcher, and would like to use a spare Vista machine as a switcher/recorder.</p> <p>I have three cameras fed into the switcher via s-video to tape live events and church services. Audio is run from a mixer board. What I'm thinking of doing is putting three or four PCI tv tuner cards into the PC -- but i'm not sure if one PC can handle that many.</p> <p> What I'd really like to find is like the Canopus boards we used to have when I worked for Charter Cable. Four inputs on one card, onscreen previews of the video feeds in an easy to use switching program. This was back in the days of Win98 and Pentium II 266Mhz and only 256megs of ram. If that clunker could handle that, surely there's stuff out now that can do it, too.</p> <p>The Canopus boards are no longer around -- they were old when I got to use them. VidBlaster software is a reasonablepackage to handle multiple sources -- the only issue I'm faced with is getting those analog sources into the computer.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-3#post-41352 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:01:47 +0000 bmills 41352@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Yes, the HV30 isn't true HD, though at least as I understand, no camcorder that records to HDV are true HD because the media is compressed automatically when you use tape...</p> <p> </p> <p>Either way, I have the HV30 and it is a great little camera..  I use it for pickups, behind the scenes footage, webisodes, and as a capture device..  works great... </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-3#post-41327 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:38:58 +0000 RockstarRider 41327@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>yeah i know...but ill wait till i get a job and since i dont pay bills right now ill have like time to save up alot and buy all this equipment..ill even buy two Canon <strong>XH A1S since those are very good cameras...thats like my dream camcorder right there...ha..like if i got to hold one and try it out like for 5 min i would like faint, im not kidding, i would feel i would be dreaming or something...ha..yeah im that sucky....</strong></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-3#post-41326 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:33:45 +0000 robgrauert 41326@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> If you insist...ha</p> <p> In your situation it would be OK to get the HV30. It's not like you're getting a Sony F35, you'd be swatting flies with a nuke then. If you have a reason for HD, then go for it. I was just saying not to get too hyped about it because some people do and don't even realize that you also need an HD TV, Blu-Ray burner, Blu-Ray player, and maybe a better computer, although I'm sure your computer can handle HD from the HV30.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/minidv-capture#post-41325 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:33:20 +0000 RockstarRider 41325@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>yup ive noticed that...miniDV is the path into professional editing.....very good...yeah i will certainly get a miniDV camcorder for christmas...and some tapes and UV filter and maybe extra battery...oh yeah and firewire cable..i almost forgot..ha...</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-3#post-41324 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:30:00 +0000 RockstarRider 41324@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>well like im sure my family is going to get an HD LCD TV soon...and well i was like  thinking like to show the video on the TV while eveyrone in the family would be enjoying the movie..cause like we have very interesting events when riding...a cow popping out out of nowhere...some cuzin falling while not wearing helmet...quad getting stuck..racing for the first time and getting first place...not trying to brag here but you know...hahaha.....adventures..but yeah...have all these footage of our racing and riding events..in high def..lol</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/minidv-capture#post-41323 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:29:57 +0000 robgrauert 41323@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <blockquote><p>"i would never ever recommend miniDVD camcorder for people that want to get into serious editing..a bunch of problems come up"</p></blockquote> <blockquote><p> </blockquote> MiniDV is actually quite reliable. Ever since I got into video I've been using miniDV and I still use it to this day, and many others do too. It's cost effective and is capable of recording a decent image. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/minidv-capture#post-41321 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:26:00 +0000 RockstarRider 41321@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>yeah!...thats good...i would never ever recommend miniDVD camcorder for people that want to get into serious editing..a bunch of problems come up...i should of researched more about them..hopefull i will have better editing experiences with miniDV...sometime when i COULD import the DVD it didnt take long like maybe 5 min for 20 min of footage..i will have to get used to like waiting the entire minidv to get capture..but like i could go do something else while its is capturing...go to the bathroom or something..ha..minidv is good...</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-3#post-41320 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:25:51 +0000 robgrauert 41320@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> In my opinion, if you're going to be shooting you and your friends on quads, it may be easier to hold the GL2 since it has the handle on top, that is, if you are going to shoot while you ride...</p> <p> I also wouldn't fall into the hype of HD. You seem to have made it clear that this is for hobby purposes, so you don't NEED HD.  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-3#post-41319 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:22:31 +0000 robgrauert 41319@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I could be wrong, but the HV30 records HDV, which records 1440X1080, which isn't true HD. Either way, still a good camera to start with. Good call Earl.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-3#post-41318 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:22:17 +0000 RockstarRider 41318@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>yeah the canon hv30 is very good..its felt very professional when i holded it...its like a mini professional camcorder...very very good camcorder...i dont want minidv tapes to end...seriously...or they should just lower the price on flash based camcorders...ha</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-3#post-41317 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:19:53 +0000 RockstarRider 41317@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>yup, ive seen the GL2 inside out...its a very cool camera..the only thing that i dont like is that its white..ha..thats the only thing..but you know..i think they should make a black one..</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/minidv-capture#post-41316 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:18:43 +0000 robgrauert 41316@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Yes, your computer can definitely handle DV editing. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-3#post-41315 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:18:10 +0000 EarlC 41315@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> There IS NO "prosumer" camcorder for around 1,500 bucks new.</p> <p>There IS a really, really nice entry level high definition camera, the Canon HV30, that records true HD to MiniDV for under $900. Great starting point for amateurs, hobbyists, semi-pros, and is even getting a lot of use from so-called professionals as backup or third camera, even playback unit for ingesting into their respective editing systems.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/minidv-capture#post-41314 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:16:56 +0000 RockstarRider 41314@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Well i have a hp computer and has an 80GB hard drive but i bought a 640GB external drive  so imma capture the video to it..also it has a 2.7GHZ Intel Celeron Processor  with 1GB of RAM...and i have a firewire port..is this good enough..??</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-3#post-41313 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:16:43 +0000 robgrauert 41313@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Yea, if this is just a hobby, you may be able to find a used Canon GL1 or GL2 on Craig's List or Ebay for less than $1000. It's a great camera for hobbyists and those who are serious but are just starting out.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/minidv-capture#post-41312 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:13:11 +0000 robgrauert 41312@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Capture to an external hard drive or a second internal hard drive. Never capture to your primary hard drive. Also, I've been told the hard drive speed should be no slower than 7200rpm.</p> <p> One hour of video is 12-13GB, although, I've also been told you don't want to fill your hard drive more than half way because then it's only working half as good. So for example, I wouldn't fill a 500GB hard drive more than 250GB.</p> <p> I believe dropped frames has to do with the speed of your drive. If you're talking about drop out, which is when some pixels are like, not there and look like the color of rainbows kinda, then that has to do with having dirty heads in your camcorder or deck.</p> <p> You need firewire as well.  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-3#post-41311 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:12:51 +0000 RockstarRider 41311@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>yeah i wanna make DVDs of us riding and racing on our quads and yeah....I feel like the MX20 is like toyish like for little kids, but like you know they say that flash memory is the future..but whatever its not like minidv is gonna die like next year...it mill probably last more than 3 years more...hopefully...imma stick with a minidv camcorder...after a work since of my age i cant work in many places i will definatly try to save money to buy a prosumer camcorder around 1,500 bucks...ok thanks..</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/minidv-capture#post-41310 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:08:23 +0000 RockstarRider 41310@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>if i get a miniDV camcorder and capture the video in vegas pro 8, What are the requirements for my PC to capture the entire 1-hour video smoothly without dropping lots of frames...and be able to preview it..</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-3#post-41308 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:03:50 +0000 robgrauert 41308@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <blockquote><p> Also if i get a miniDV cam, like what requirements are well like required to capture miniDV footage to computer smoothly...???</p></blockquote> <p> The camera needs to have a firewire port. When you capture, make sure you software is set for the right codec. You should be capturing in the "DV/DVCPro NTSC" codec. You should also be capture to an external hard drive or a second internal hard drive. Do not capture video to your primary hard drive. </p> <blockquote><p> I would like to know if the quality from the Samsung MX20 going to be worse,better or equal to that of a miniDV when burned to DVD???</p></blockquote> <p> That camera seems to be pretty crappy. It records H.264, which you can't really edit, depending on the software you use. It also only has 1/6" image sensors. That's tiny. I wouldn't go below 1/3"</p> <p>I wouldn't bother with the cameras that record to a hard drive either. It's nice to have the footage on tape.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-3#post-41307 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:41:38 +0000 RockstarRider 41307@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>So right now I have a Panasonic VDR-210 which is a miniDVD camcorder. I have vegas Pro 8 but i always have trouble importing the files, everytime i get an Error...Error this Error that!!!...I wanna get a new camcorder for Xmas but well my budgt is low...too low this year...I have some camcorders that i would like and can you guys please help me out...Help me choose between Samsung MX20, Canon ZR930, JVC GR-D850...I would like to edit and burn some of the videos to DVD.. I would like to know if the quality from the Samsung MX20 going to be worse,better or equal to that of a miniDV when burned to DVD????....Also if i get a miniDV cam, like what requirements are well like required to capture miniDV footage to computer smoothly...???</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fcp-vs-premiere/page/2#post-39735 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:06:05 +0000 Ryan3078 39735@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Joe, if you go to</p> <p><a href="https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?product=premiere_pro" rel="nofollow">https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?product=premiere_pro</a></p> <p>and create a free account, you can grab a trial of PP CS3 and see how it works out for you.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fcp-vs-premiere/page/2#post-39717 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:11:48 +0000 jerronsmith 39717@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Attention Everyone,</p> <p>Can't we try to maintain a little civility here.</p> <p>Resorting to name calling and insults really doesn't help anything.</p> <p>Last time I checked we were all adults here (mostly). Can't we please act like it.</p> <p>Lets not have this devolve into another Flame war.</p> <p>If anyone is wondering why I care, If you notice underneath my name it doesn't say "Member" it says "Moderator".</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fcp-vs-premiere/page/2#post-39713 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:30:22 +0000 Ryan3078 39713@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> PP will install with the Mac OS fine so long as you have an intel chip. I had a similar question at school with After Effects, and it installed to the Mac OS without needing Windows. So you should be good to go - just remember to order the Mac version!</p> <p>DOn, I don't understand why you continue to take cheap shots at me and Adobe/windows users. Your immature slurs and insults aren't productive at all.  You seem to be insecure enough to need to attack nonMac users directly. That's not a good way to get people to support the products that you vaunt about.  I ask you to take your problems up with me on PM. Stop making a scene here.</p> <p>And just an FYI, my ignorant friend....it's spelled "premiere", not premier.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fcp-vs-premiere/page/2#post-39697 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:26:06 +0000 robgrauert 39697@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I would image it depends which version of PP you get. They make a Windows version and a Mac OSX version.</p> <p>Same goes for a lot of software.  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fcp-vs-premiere/page/2#post-39695 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:06:09 +0000 JoeLouw 39695@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Just a question that came to mind now:</p> <p>If you own a mac (with Intel chip) and PP CS3 for mac, will PP install on the mac os or do you have to install Windows os on your mac in order for that PP CS3 for mac to work?</p> <p>Just note we are now talking about the NEW PP CS3</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fcp-vs-premiere/page/2#post-39694 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:42:10 +0000 robgrauert 39694@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> hahaha...windoze.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fcp-vs-premiere/page/2#post-39693 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:23:46 +0000 D0n 39693@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> if one likes premier on windoze, then one will like premier on osx.</p> <p>if one has never tried final cut, one should.</p> <p>if you're not sure, about what to do, then go with final cut on the mac. if you hate it, then boot up windoze from boot camp and run premier on the mac running windoze.</p> <p>Either way you'll have a better/safer/easier editing experiance.</p> <p>if you have any problems with final cut on a mac, there is only one company (who is responsible for both hardware and software) to call for help, and they will help you, as Apple is the highest rated company in the industry for supporting customers. so it IS about the software...one cannot seperate the software written by the hardware manfacturer, for the hardware, when deciding. Final cut is the final answer.</p> <p> you have only to carefully read this thread to see how far in the sand Premier user have their heads, to see how hard they try to defend an inferior product, because they bought it. One person who I won't discuss any further typed premier pro crashes, then "premier pro crashes", both times came back calling me wrong, when he did and does still refuse to type in "adobe premier crashes". Easiest to lie to oneself. The best liars are those that lie to themselves, believe thier own lies, then try to fool others. A simple search reveals that "Adobe premier" users experiance "Crashes" one thousand to one compared to "final cut crashes" when the market shares say apple has ten percent of the market share then Apple should've had a one to ten ratio on that search, not one to one thousand....</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fcp-vs-premiere/page/2#post-39682 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:03:04 +0000 Ryan3078 39682@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <blockquote> <p>I wouldn't expect numbers to add up for you.</p> <p>Seem to be unable to read, or comprehend simple english or to be capable of following simple instructions.</p> <p>I said key in "final cut crashes" and "adobe premier crashes". The way you typed it, includes both amature and pro versions of final cut while excluding the amature version of Adobe premier. (which more people use).</p> <p>Since you're smart enough to spell "google", I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt, and assume you're just trying to mislead people into thinking you're right.</p> <p>I'm not going to waste anymore time on you.</p> </blockquote> <p>DOn, I'm honestly not trying to pick a fight with you, but I think you're trying to cause a conflict with me.  I don't appreciate being insulted, when I'm trying to figure out where you're coming from.  I am trying to get the thread back on track to comparing the programs, while you seem to be bent on insulting me, while at the same time focusing on MAC rather than software.  If you want to take this argument into PMs, then by all means do so. I'm game.  But I don't think this bickering is helping the original poster with his questions about software. I think because you're an Apple fanatic, that you're trying to mislead people into buying MAC. I use both, and you don't see me on my soapbox promoting PCs.  I'm promoting SOFTWARE, because that was the orignial focus on this thread.</p> <p>Again, I am not trying to mislead, nor cause conflict, and I'll try not to take offensive at your remarks, sir.  Can we please get back on track?</p>