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Jeff: >First off, these products, and most of the products in their catagory, are designed for multimedia use. Thus the primary purpose of these cards is to digitize video and "overlay" it onto the computer screen and/or compress video so it may be used in a multimedia application _on_the_computer_screen_.< Thanks…
Warren: >Since we are on the subject, what about the more expensive cards such as the Targa 2000 (I think that is right). Will they meet the need? < Probably–though as you mentioned, they're pretty expensive. Since this is pretty much still a hobby for you, you have to decide…
John: >Now the Snappy does connect to the parallel port, which makes it considerably easier to install, and with the lower price, it probably does have its niche for DTP, slide shows, etc.< So it's an external peripheral and not a card? Well, in that case, it's definitely got its…
It helps a lot…Thanks for the feedback. Since we are on the subject, what about the more expensive cards such as the Targa 2000 (I think that is right). Will they meet the need? I am not sure if I want to invest that much money in a card right…
Jeff, Thanks for the reply. It seems that you have had the fortunate experience of trying out most, if not all, of the leading cards. What about the possibility of a VHS video tape with examples from the cards that support output to tape? If not, I am interested in…
FWIW I'd be interested in that if you did it for Miro, Fast, etc. and put it on Hi8 or SVHS tape so that one could compare for strictly video editing. I don't have the need for MM PC capture and VGA playback tho. Thanks. -jts
Tim, re: "more comfortable with a full motion capture card" … AGREED. For the relatively small difference in price, it almost seems like a no-brainer. Now the Snappy does connect to the parallel port, which makes it considerably easier to install, and with the lower price, it probably does have…
Warren: >Anyone who is using the Vidiola Premium or the Video Blaster- Please provide some feedback on using the cards for home video production. 5-10 minute videos are fine, but want reasonable quality.< Don't know the Vidiola Premium offhand, but if we're talking Creative Lab's VideoBlaster, and unless it's improved…
Warren: >> the Vidiola Premium or the Video Blaster…Would the average person watching the videos produced by the cards consider the results to be inferior?
John: >Snappy is a still frame capture device. It uses some sort of algorithm with which they claim you can capture at very hi-resolutions (circa 1500×900) or so. < Really? 1500×900 pixels, yes? Tasty…and, for around $200, I guess the price is right, eh? Still, I can't help being more…
Tim, Snappy is a still frame capture device. It uses some sort of algorithm with which they claim you can capture at very hi-resolutions (circa 1500×900) or so. It is the first product from a new company called "Play" and interestingly enough the first product of "NewTek", the folks that…
#Home Video-Please Read
Message #3917
Anyone who is using the Vidiola Premium or the Video Blaster- Please provide some feedback on using the cards for home video production. 5-10 minute videos are fine, but want reasonable quality. Would the average person watching the videos produced by the cards consider the results to be inferior? I…
John: >I have heard recently of a product called "Snappy" that retails for $199 and is supposed to do a darn good job of capture in quite high resolutions. It is just coming to market, so I haven't seen it yet, but I think it would fit the bill for…
Jim: >I would like to let community producers do simple titles on their home PCs, without genlock hardware. I'm willing to explore any solution that doesn't look really jaggy or very low quality.< Well, the Studio Magic comes w/its own genlock (VHS quality, I should warn you)–which, given what it…
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#Video Editor for Novice
Message #3818
RE: Studio Magic >>Could we use graphics (like WMF files?)? Could we use programs like Powerpoint in pre-production?Can't use .WMF files, but you CAN use .AAS, .BMP, .DIB, .FLC, .FLI, .GIF, .SMS, .PCX, .TGA, and .GTIF files. Not sure if you can use PowerPoint in preproduction–how do you intend to…
Michael, I have heard recently of a product called "Snappy" that retails for $199 and is supposed to do a darn good job of capture in quite high resolutions. It is just coming to market, so I haven't seen it yet, but I think it would fit the bill for…
#Which Card?
Message #3794
Yeah, another new member desperately seeking advice … I've got a fast(ish) PC with one slot left just waiting for a capture card. I simply want to plug in a Sony Hi-8 camera, with it either playing back tape or 'live' and capture stills, maybe annotating them later (in CorelDraw…
Dean– Let me know about your service by snail mail. Using any M-JPEG? Are you familiar with Media 100? Thanks, –Patrick Rafter Data Translation 100 Locke Drive Marlboro, MA 01752 508-460-1600, Ext 877
Mike, Here is my two cents: Capabilities: Moving Video Capture: Intel Smart Video Recorder Pro, ~$500.00. See review in this month's Multimedia World magazine. Go Intel for more info. Bundled software is a good start. Also would get hold of the Multimedia Jumpstart CD from Microsoft for the latest version…
I recently set up a 90mhz Pentium with a Miro DC1 TV motion video capture card (30fps, ISA card, VHS quality output). Very inexpensive card (under $700.00 thru discounters) but very adaquate output if (and only if) you have a fast disk sub-system. I'm using WFW 3.11 with Adaptec PCI…
#Video Capture Hardware
Message #3037
In the next few days, I need to have specd out some hardware. The joy is that we have about $4700 to spend. The agony is that it must be this week and satisfy four faculty members. This is a machine that will be shared by faculty and some students,…
Hi David Glad to hear about your Mediavision board. Tres cool. I'm afraid that I know nothing about MPEG codec boards. But I'll betcha somebody in this cyberhood does ….. stan
Dominique, We design, fabricate and assemble industrial sweepers and scrubbers at this facility. In terms of part count and complexity, the product could be comparable to an automobile. The software we use for the assembly documentation is called Impression and is put out by a company from Utah by the…
Sholom: >> I use the Intel Smart Video Recorder Pro for both still frame grabs and for motion video capture. It works well w/Windows and gives you 640 x 480 pixel images at 72 fps Isn't that very good? I mean, regular video is 30 fps, no?< Well, if it…
Robb: >So, what are our PCI capture options? < That, I wouldn't know about–sorry. Others on this thread, tho, certainly do. >You also mention that there are better options than the Intel SVRP. Which are better in your experience? < In my experience, again I don't know for sure–but like…
Nick, Find a place that uses an Amiga Video Toaster setup and you can get some excelent frame grabs from any kind of video. The framestores can easily be converted to TGA and used on any platform. What type of computer are you interested in using? ….John
Thanks John, I'll check it out.
No. Slide scanners don't work on video tape.
Sholom, There is a new Frame Grabber from Play, Inc. called the "Snappy" that plugs into the parallel port of an IBM Compatible and does a pretty good job digitizing video for about $200. -John
Nick, Are these 8mm frames available as a composite video signal, and do you have a good quality "still" feature? If so there are devices like "Snappy" from Play, inc. that will capture frames from video in a pretty decent quality. -John
Gee, I wonder if one of those 35mm slide scanners could be made to work . . .
My guess is the Intel SVR may be performance limited in it's hardware compression speed. I know LSI Logic makes two different lines of their JPEG compression chips, the cheap ones and the fast ones. The cheap ones can only do 320x240x30fps or so. This ends up being about a…
Hi David, OK first MPEG is not so much a specific standard but a set of guidelines regarding compressed video. Also, MPEG was originally designed to be a "hardware" codec, meaning that a chip is required to both encode and decode the video stream. However, there are some software MPEG…
Azeena Thundervision
Message #2957
Hi A company called Azeena has been running ads in some magazines such as DV, PC Mulitmedia etc. advertising a card called the Thundervision that should deliver 640×480 60 fields/sec. video capture. The ads have been running for about 6 months. I placed an order 3 months ago. Every time…
#TGA
Message #2956
NEED HELP. I don't know video . I want to single capture 8mm frames and convert to TGA graphics format. Must have excellent quality (compare to film ) . Any ideas? Thanks Nick
Hi Sholom, There are two or more Frame Grabbers that hook up to the parallel port on a PC. PC Zone sells a box called the Presenter Video Capture 2 for $258.98 there number is 1-800-258-2088 ken
If you don't mind, where did you get that price of $440.00 Cdn. Thanks
>> Perhaps the QuickTake would meet your needs if you do not need to work from video tape. Food for thought. Regards, Robb.
>> Do you want just still images? > And what price range are you looking at. > What bus is the PC? > Is it a PC or an Apple?
>> I use the Intel Smart Video Recorder Pro for both still frame grabs and for motion video capture. It works well w/Windows and gives you 640 x 480 pixel images at 72 fps
Sholom, I use an Apple QuickTake digital camera for Windows to get medium quality full color images onto my PC's with minimum hassle, i.e., connects via serial cable, NO "frame grabber" card required. Cost was under $700 US. The images are good, but the minimum focal length is 4 feet…
Timothy, So, what are our PCI capture options? In other threads here, I have heard about the AITech, Matrox Marvel II, an future boards from Miro and Thundervision. Any others that you know of? Any word on the quality of these vs. best ISA options? You also mention that there…
Jan, Thanks for the information. I just got an AITech flier in the mail, and it has the "VideoSurge-PCI" card listed. While it says "support all standard software compression scheme", it does not mention hardware compression, as you say. Does not sound too appealing at first glance. I agree with…
Sholom: >Has anybody heard of a product called Frame Grabber? It's supposed to be able to freeze a frame from a videotape and then be able to save it in a graphic format in windows.< I think "Frame Grabber" used to be card that simply captured still video frames and…
Hi Sholom, >> Frame Grabber
#Frame Grabber?
Message #2906
Has anybody heard of a product called Frame Grabber? It's supposed to be able to freeze a frame from a videotape and then be able to save it in a graphic format in windows. Is this the best product for such an application or are there better products out there?…
The MPEG "decoder" is for MPEG playback correct? I have the Matrox literature but it states only "frame" capture. I need an MPEG recorder and player (codec). I know the RealMagic Lite ($440.00 CDN) with play back full screen MPEG. Any suggestions?
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#Intel Smrt Vid Rcrdr Pro
Message #2904
I use the Mediavision board and can capture 320×200 @ 30 fps with audio no problem. I have done this successfully on a DX50 and (obviously) and Pentium 60/PCI. What I want is an MPEG codec board, and suggestions? Not too concerned about price as I use the Turtle Multisound…
Interesting application. I'm the operations manager for a gas turbine assembly plant and we were looking at something similar. Would you care to describe what type of products you assemble and what hardware software you use for said process planning? Thanks Dominique
Yes, I have it. It is ok, the image quality is great but they have not solved the frame rate problems yet. I suspect VidCap software. Also by the time you get the full package of add on's, it becomes expensive. Mine cost over $1600 and did not even come…
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