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    video editting question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by clb, Jul 8, 2005.

  1. clb

    clb Notebook Geek

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    i have a few questions...

    which program does people use most often?
    i only know of adobe premiere and ulead video studio.

    also, i have a bunch of stuff on vcr tape that i'd like to transfer over to dvd. What steps do I need to take to be able to do that?
    Thanks very much
     
    clb, Jul 8, 2005
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    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    Clb,

    Adobe Premiere is probably the most popular software for video editing in the market. That's the one I've used and I'm happy with it.

    For transfering video from your VCR, you need a video-in device/cable. You can get yourself an external TV Tuner or you can even get a video converter cable. It's generally like a TV Tuner, but all it does is video in, no tuner onboard (which is not needed when transfering from video tape). Below is a link to the devices I mentioned.

    http://www.usbgear.com/USB-Video-Capture.html

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Jul 9, 2005
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  3. clb

    clb Notebook Geek

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    vb, so basically all i need is one of those cables and just plug from video out of vcr to the usb of laptop..and then that'll do?
    even the sound will be transferred?!

    aside from capturing tv stuff into the notebook..what else can a tv tuner do?
     
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  4. Obey Gravity, Its The Law

    Obey Gravity, Its The Law Notebook Enthusiast

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    depending on the tv tuner u can get radio stations

    and to get audio u need this o

    USB Video Adapter USB 1.1 Audio/Video Grabber S-video& Composite

    or somtin like it depending on where u live


    also go with prem pro 1 or 1.5 or if ur on the cheap prem elements
     
    Obey Gravity, Its The Law, Jul 9, 2005
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  5. Venombite

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    Clb,

    I guess TV stuff is generally what a TV TUNER does! :D You don't have to capture from TV, a TV Tuner will allow you to watch TV on your computer. It has it's own tuner so it'll allow you to switch channels just like a TV if you hook cable or an antenna to it. It'll also allow you to input any video sources with compatible connectors on your notebook (camcorder, DVD player, security camera, etc...). You can then capture or just watch.

    A TV Tuner or just the video in cables from that link I provided, will also allow you to connect the audio cables so you can also get audio. Most of the connectors will be RCA (composite) style, but you can also get SVideo (video only, no audio through this cable type). If you look on the back of your TV/VCR/DVD player, you'll probably notice cables with a red, white & yellow head. The yellow is the video cable, & the red & white is the audio (right & left audio).

    As with the radio Obey mentioned, that is also possible.

    -Vb-

     
    Venombite, Jul 10, 2005
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