Can someone suggest a good hardware solution?

Jackie222 wrote on 9/5/2002, 7:57 AM

HELP! I need to be able to input and output video from and to a VCR. I am using a PC with a 1600 Mhz Pentium 4. Right now I have a Dassle Video Creator - but it will not work to export video - it only imports.

Do I need to get a new video card to do what I want, or is there a simpler solution?

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Tyler.Durden wrote on 9/5/2002, 8:29 AM

Hi Jackie222,

You might consider getting a DV OHCI card like the ADS Pyro. They are very affordable: <$100. This is the best way to capture with Vegas.

Then you need a video converter. A Sony DV or D8 handycam can work if it's a better one, or you can get the Canopus AVDC-100 converter.

VCR -> Converter -> OHCI Card -> Vegas

*Edit masterpiece*

Vegas -> OHCI Card -> Convertor -> VCR

A digital recorder or handycam will allow you to record and playback your edited projects digitally, with no generational loss. If you get a Sony (not the cheapest one) you can playback and use it as a convertor. I'd suggest this if you don't have one already.

HTH, MPH

kkolbo wrote on 9/5/2002, 10:53 AM

I have found the Canopus provides a better quality than using a Sony camera. I have a PD-150 and a TRV20 and the Canopus actually beat both of them on the analog side.

K

jboy wrote on 9/5/2002, 1:04 PM

How did you determine this Kolbo ? I've seen numerous posts, many from very knowledgeable folks, and everybody seemed to think there were no differences between stand alone converters and dv camcorders transcoding A/D. I kind of assumed the claimed lack of a difference was due to the conversion process being linked to some unvarying standard, or specification. Very interested in pursuing this topic, can you shed a little more light on it ?