pc to dv camcorder with s-video

boabydazzler · #1 (**permalink**) 12-26-2005, 07:53 PM

im totally new to this game so help would be great, ive got a dv camcorder with s-video connection and my pc has an s-video connection can i connect the two items with an s-video wire or do i need to get a firewire card?

Marc Peters · #2 (**permalink**) 12-26-2005, 08:20 PM

Welcome to the forums. To ensure you get a response (and generally keep things tidy!), please post in the most appropriate forum. I've moved you there now

If you have a DV camera, the best possible connection route (in terms of quality and ease of capture) is through a firewire connection. All Non Linear Editors such as Premiere Elements and Pinnacle Studio support DV capture and editing.

boabydazzler · #3 (**permalink**) 12-26-2005, 11:23 PM

any free programs i can use to capture with s-video until i buy a firewire card?

Marc Peters · #4 (**permalink**) 12-26-2005, 11:24 PM

VirtualDub

Nikosony · #5 (**permalink**) 12-27-2005, 10:58 PM

Check to see if Windows Movie Maker is picking your camera up. I know it can be a wee awkward s**te at times to use but it's on your computer and it's also free. IMHO better interface than Virtual Dub.