Capturing Video.
Johnny7777
wrote on 3/3/2003, 11:55 AM
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Johnny7777
wrote on 3/3/2003, 12:01 PM
I forgot to mention I'm capturing from an Analog source a VCR (VHS).
SonyEPM
wrote on 3/4/2003, 8:29 AM
For the killer Vegas experience, capture your analog source material as DV using a converter such the Canopus ADVC-100. This isn't the cheapest option, but you'll be really happy with the results.
Bear
wrote on 3/4/2003, 9:09 AM
I capture all video even analog through a firewire. How you ask is this Possible? Well now that you have asked I have a Sony digital 8 camera that I run everything through. You do not even need a tape in the camera. I go from the source to the camera with the sony supplied cables. The camera is turned on but no tape in it. I then hook up my fireire cable out of the Sony and into my firewire card and in the menu on the Sony set the camera to recieve analog. This will "pass signals" through the camera without wearing the camera. When I am through and have edited my project if I am saving it to tape for a customer I just change the menu you in the camera to send analog and plug the cables into the in on the vcr. this makes great copies and avoids most of the dreaded generation loss. I have been keepin an eye on ebay for another digital eight camera that might have out of line heads or something that is cheap with the thought of using it for the same thing so I don't have to keep hooking up my Digital 8 camera.
Kevmiami
wrote on 3/4/2003, 10:32 AM
Just got ripped off for $384 trying to buy Sony digital 8 on e-bay. Seller had a ton of feedback - all positive, except for few slow deliveries. Now Seller is gone, gone, gone and so is most of my money :(
JackHughs
wrote on 3/4/2003, 11:34 AM
Johnny7777,
You can't get there from here - at least not with the demo version of Vegas 4. In order to convert your VHS material to DVD you have to do the following:
1. Capture the source material in "DV" format. To do that, you need an analog/digital converter. As advised, you can either use a stand-alone unit like the Canopus ADVC 100 or, if you have a DV camera with both video-in and video-out capability, you can use the camera as your capture device.
2. Once the source material has been captured, it must then be rendered in DVD format. The catch is that rendering to DVD requires the mpeg2 codec be installed. That codec is not enabled in the demo version of Vegas 4.
I know its a bit frustrating not to able to do what you want but, then again, its not reasonable to expect to get a fully-functioning $800 software package for free. I don't want to sound harsh. I started with VV 3.0 LE and was initially quite irritated to find that it lacked mpeg functionality. I got over that fast as I discovered what a terrific product VV 3.0 was.
JackHughs
You can't get there from here - at least not with the demo version of Vegas 4. In order to convert your VHS material to DVD you have to do the following:
1. Capture the source material in "DV" format. To do that, you need an analog/digital converter. As advised, you can either use a stand-alone unit like the Canopus ADVC 100 or, if you have a DV camera with both video-in and video-out capability, you can use the camera as your capture device.
2. Once the source material has been captured, it must then be rendered in DVD format. The catch is that rendering to DVD requires the mpeg2 codec be installed. That codec is not enabled in the demo version of Vegas 4.
I know its a bit frustrating not to able to do what you want but, then again, its not reasonable to expect to get a fully-functioning $800 software package for free. I don't want to sound harsh. I started with VV 3.0 LE and was initially quite irritated to find that it lacked mpeg functionality. I got over that fast as I discovered what a terrific product VV 3.0 was.
JackHughs
Johnny7777
wrote on 3/4/2003, 11:45 AM
Thanks for the info everyone I'll see what I can to about a digital 8 camera but one step at a time. Since I have an ATI All In Wonder Card I would have to settle with capturing analog with that and testing my results and going from there. This camera isn't cheap but I'm sure the results are excellent but the program is pricey for the average person I'm sure its excellent because I've heard great things but still have to try it to see if its for me I have to remember my budget.
Could anyone advise me what to do to capture with my AGP care ATI and what settings can I use since I have the demo, am I restricted to certain formats? If not which should I choose and how. If I have a 3 hour capture what settings should I use for it to fit on a DVD 4.4 GB in the end? Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciate and thanks Sonic for making a great product. What kind of price would I get if I'm a student? Anyone know? P.S. I'm not buying from Ebay I've read too many scary stories.
Could anyone advise me what to do to capture with my AGP care ATI and what settings can I use since I have the demo, am I restricted to certain formats? If not which should I choose and how. If I have a 3 hour capture what settings should I use for it to fit on a DVD 4.4 GB in the end? Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciate and thanks Sonic for making a great product. What kind of price would I get if I'm a student? Anyone know? P.S. I'm not buying from Ebay I've read too many scary stories.
Johnny7777
wrote on 3/4/2003, 11:58 AM
Jack,
Thanks for your response! I understand that nothing is for free and if the product is really good and they keep up with the support then you get what you pay for. I bought Pinnacle Studio 8 and you can't imagine the problems it has and still has. I tried Ulead VideoStudio 7 and the nice thing is that there are no restrictions you're allowed to do what you want for 30 days. Which is what I think SonicFoundry should have done especially since the price is above the norm. But all said and done can I capture to my ALL IN WONDER card using VV4 withought the digital converter if so which format. If not can I capture using the ATI software then import the file mpeg2 into VV4 then make the necessary changes in either VV4 or DVD authoring and at least view the changes in the previewer to see what it would be like if I had the mpeg2 non-demo version so I can be confident that I understand the program. Don't want to spend that kind of money if I dont' understand how to use it. I here there is a book coming out for VV4 and DVD that is a great idea for novice users like myself. Anyone please make suggestions. When is the boxed version coming out anyone know?
Thanks for your response! I understand that nothing is for free and if the product is really good and they keep up with the support then you get what you pay for. I bought Pinnacle Studio 8 and you can't imagine the problems it has and still has. I tried Ulead VideoStudio 7 and the nice thing is that there are no restrictions you're allowed to do what you want for 30 days. Which is what I think SonicFoundry should have done especially since the price is above the norm. But all said and done can I capture to my ALL IN WONDER card using VV4 withought the digital converter if so which format. If not can I capture using the ATI software then import the file mpeg2 into VV4 then make the necessary changes in either VV4 or DVD authoring and at least view the changes in the previewer to see what it would be like if I had the mpeg2 non-demo version so I can be confident that I understand the program. Don't want to spend that kind of money if I dont' understand how to use it. I here there is a book coming out for VV4 and DVD that is a great idea for novice users like myself. Anyone please make suggestions. When is the boxed version coming out anyone know?