Does anybody use this video render card??

westside wrote on 7/7/2002, 12:54 AM

http://www.canopuscorp.com/ppt_advc_1394.htm#bay

I tried out a pinnacle card for importing analog VHS tapes and be able to import/export them... This card looks like it will do it great.. But I would love to hear if somebody actually uses it!!!! Thanks....

(BTW...looked into camcorder/fire wire card and ma still do it but this seems to work best with vegas....????? True???)

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dcrandall wrote on 7/7/2002, 8:20 AM

Your post indicates that you also want to be able to export back to VHS? The ADVC-1394 will import analog and digital but will only export digital. If you want to transfer analog both ways get the Canopus ADVC-100. I have it and am very happpy with it. (As an added bonus you can use the ADVC-100 to connect to an external TV set for previewing your video during the edit)

westside wrote on 7/7/2002, 1:52 PM

Good one! That sounds more what I am looking for.... Works with Vegas great eh??? I definately want to be able to connect to an external TV set as well....

Big Thanks!!! So besides a fire wire conection, do you recommend anything else????? ****(Big time newbie question here)**** I see they have a DV Raptor card with the setup.....what will that help me do....????

I am used to working with audio so this stuff seems weird and complicated to me..

thanks for your patience.

dcrandall wrote on 7/7/2002, 6:13 PM

Nope, you really don't need anything else besides a good firewire card and the Canopus ADVC-100. If you have a reasonably fast system you will probably be pleased with the performance without additional hardware enhancements.

westside wrote on 7/7/2002, 7:33 PM

great! I am buying one tommorow....Thanks for the advice...