07-09-2008, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by TrueBassist  1 - You would probably need to buy an extra card so that you can capture from your VHS player. I know some desktops come with s-video sockets etc. but not all. The card you buy will all depend on what cable you buy which will eventually connect your VHS player to your PC. Look around for the card and cable for the best deal... | TB, The Dell appears to have 7 pin S-video, as well as Firewire, and e SATA connectors. (I admit to total ignorance about this.) As I said, the VCR has only coaxial and RCA (phono) connector outputs. Is the solution merely a matter of obtaining a cable that has phono (audio/video) on one end, and the other connector type on the other? If so, which input (to the PC) is preferable? (i.e. S-video, e SATA, or Firewire) If the PC has a given connector, should I assume that video capture is available, via that connector? If a given connector is present on the PC, does it mean I already have a "capture card" for that specific connector?
Originally Posted by TrueBassist 2 - Unfortunately I don't know of any cables which go RCA jack (phono right?) to firewire. I think you'll have to go RCA to S-Video and then then audio phonos to minijack or something (composite?)... | I think I understand. I need to find a cable that will connect video output from the the VCR (phono) to the 7 pin S-video connector on the PC. I also need a cable that will connect audio output from the VCR (phono) to the 1/8" minijack on the PC. Correct?
Originally Posted by TrueBassist Why not try finding a SCART socket that goes to something PC friendly! | Sorry, I don't know from SCART! (sounds French) Please elaborate.
Originally Posted by TrueBassist 3 - Final Cut Pro is the Premiere Pro of the Mac world so unfortunately it doesn't come standard with a Mac =[[[ You'll have to do with iMovie when you get yours but that's still a bit better than Windows Movie Maker. Any good editing programme will capture from anything you plug into your PC. I know Premiere Pro CS3 does it but I have never tried with WMM. I have vista and could try with that version of WMM but if you have XP you should check. | I have Vista Home Premium, which includes WMM. (I don't know about iMovie.) As I said, I'm ready to move up from WMM, but am uncertain as to my next 'software step'. In my fantasy world, I'm using using Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection, but I can't afford it, nor am I skilled enough to take advantage of it, at present. Can you recommend some "entry level" software that I'd be wise to start with, in order to edit and integrate still photos, audio, and video files... something which may later be upgraded to Adobe CS3 MC? Gratefully, Jess ps: Does "True Bassist" mean... accoustic double-bass, or chest-thumping electronic low frequency output, or something else entirely? (just curious)  |