Newbie Question: Good Equipment and Software?

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DartmanX wrote:
> Okay, sorry if it's a FAQ. I did try to google it, but most of the help
> out there refers to DV. Read on for my situation...
>
> I have an older Sharp Viewcam (normal 8mm tapes, not Hi8) that has two
> RCA analog outputs: one for video and one for audio. I currently have a
> Dazzle DVC-80 USB capture device. However, its resolution underwhelms
> me, not being at the full NTSC resolution.
>
> I eventually want to upgrade to a decent DV camera, but it's going to
> be awhile (Christmas, if I'm a good boy and eat my veggies).
>
> On the hardware side, I need a good device for capturing the Analog
> video at NTSC resolution. I also want it to be compatible when I do get
> the DV camera so I don't have to upgrade yet again.
>
> Software: I'd like a decent editing package that allows me to create
> menus. I'm a bit sick of the "lite" versions that came with the
> previous USB devices I had.
>
> I'm perfectly willing to go read a tutorial somewhere if someone can
> point me in the right direction.
>
> Jason
>
If your getting a new DV cam, then you won't need a special device to
capture. Just a firewire card if your computer dosen't already have one.

In addition, many of the DV cam will do what they call 'pass through'
letting you pass through an analog signal to capture it on your PC
through the firewire connection.

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I went ahead and purchased an ATI TV Wonder Pro, which seems to be
doing pretty good for me until I get the MiniDV camcorder.

I was getting a bit sick of getting a good dose of disapointment along
with the Dazzle equipment I purchased.

Jason