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Video Editing Packages
Analog Video Capture Cards
Firewire
Adapters for Desktop Computers and Laptops
Other
Analog/Firewire video devices
Firewire
Adapters for Your Desktop Computer
There
are lots of choices - some include video editing software - some include
USB 1.1 and 2.0 connections in addition to the Firewire connections.
Some of the newer cards provide support for the much faster 800 Mbps
1394 specification. Remember - 1394, iLink, Firewire, DV - these are all
the same.
Adaptec
DVPics
DVPics
combines the Adaptec AFW-4300 Firewire adapter card with the MGI
VideoWave video editing program is an inexpensive, easy to install and
simple to use video editing solution for those who are capturing video
with a DV camcorder. For under $90, you can create productions that
rival those produced by much more expensive systems with a much harder
to master learning curve. More
information.
Adaptec's FireConnect for Notebooks kit includes a 3-port FireWire
cardbus adapter for PC and Macintosh notebooks, providing plug-and-play
connectivity for FireWire devices such as hard drives, CD-RWs and
camcorders. The kit includes MGI VideoWave 4 SE digital video editing software and Sonic's
MyDVD for DVD creation in Windows. This software enables users to archive
data, create and share Video in VideoCD, DVD and DVD on CD formats. The
card provides high-speed isochronous data transmission for digital
video. With an MSRP under US$100, FireConnect for Notebooks allows users
to connect up to 62 external FireWire devices with transmission rates of
up to 400Mbits/sec. www.adaptec.com
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Tech Pyro Products include a diverse spectrum of adapter cards,
hubs, web cams. Pro versions bundle Adobe Premiere software; consumer
versions offer Ulead video editing and DVD software.
Belkin
offers a good choice of affordable 1394 adapters - adapter packages for
inside the computer as well as for laptop computers
Maxtor
offers two products - DV Producer an internal PCI card that offers 2 six
pin Firewire connectors - ships with Arcsoft video editing software. The
1394 CardBus Adapter Card for adding two FireWire ports to your
laptop. For PCs and Macs.
Ratoc
offers a selection of Firewire/PC card (cardbus adapters).
The CBFW1 package includes an
IEEE1394 CardBus PC Card, CBFW1 software CD-ROM, Driver for SONY
DVCAM, Video/Still image capture software, CBFW1 driver for
Windows98/98SE/Me/2000; Ulead VideoStudio 4.0 SE Basic CD-ROM, CBFW1
dongle (two 6P IEEE1394 port and Cable Power jack), IEEE1394 6p to DV 4p
cable (6 feet) and User's manual. There is also one available for Apple
Computers. Price is around $105 for Windows and Mac versions..
Standalone Analog Capture Devices
ADSTech USB Instant DVD is a revolutionary, easy-to-use product that lets you edit your home movies then burn them to CD or DVD, or copy them to back to tape, so you can share them with friends and create long-lasting archives.
Designed to bring audio and video into a PC for video editing or DVD authoring, Instant DVD is an external video capture/editing device that connects to Windows-based PC's through a USB connection. This external device includes video encoder and decoder chips and hardware as well as MPEG2 codec to compress and decompress MPEG2 video.
see review
Analog Video Capture
Cards (also see editing systems)
Osprey-100
This video-only capture card is a good choice for individuals with limited
budgets or just starting out. Features include analog
video capture at 30 frames per second, supports both PAL
& NTSC, and live Webcasting capabilities. About $160.
Osprey-210
This is an enhanced version of the Osprey-100. The Osprey-210
single card solution captures both analog audio and video and
offers a high degree of scalability and flexibility.. This card
adds BNC composite video inputs and audio loop-back and hardware gain
control. About $200
Osprey-500
DV
This professional-level capture device can capture both digital
as well as analog media sources. The Osprey-500 DV is for professional demands such as
advanced pre-processing features. It features analog
and digital audio and video capture at 30 frames per
second, Hardware
decode and advanced pre-processing capabilities, Real-time
de-interlace input filter, Direct
IEEE-1394 capture to editing and streaming applications,
and a breakout
cable for video and audio inputs. About $900.
Winnov
makes a variety of reliable and affordable analog video capture cards.
This includes the
Vidum AV (PCI) - PCI video and audio capture board for
any Windows Based PCs; Designed for Internet video conferencing, digital
video capture, Webcams and streaming Internet video; Performance :
640x480 @ 15 fps uncompressed $199
Videum VO (PCI) - Video only capture card for any
Windows Based PCs; Designed for Internet video conferencing, digital
video capture, webcams and streaming internet video; Performance :
640x480 @ 15 fps uncompressed $149
The next step up are the: Videum 1000 - Second
generation Videum AV PCI card; Improved audio and video quality;
Improved performance (640x480 uncompressed) Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP
only. $249
Videum 1010 - a Low profile version of the Videum 1000
designed for all-in-one computers. $249
Videum 1020 - Video capture card with four (4) locking
BNC video inputs; Improved audio and video quality; Improved performance
(640x480 uncompressed. Windows NT, 2000 or XP only. $249
Other
Analog/Firewire video devices
Canopus
ADVC-100
DV converter
specialized for NLE. Convert your S-VHS, Hi8 and 8mm analog
tapes to DV in one simple step using the ADVC-100. The converted DV
streams are transferred to your PC or Mac via IEEE 1394 (i.Link,
FireWire) and stored on your hard drive where they can be manipulated
using your favorite photo or video editing applications. This device is
ideal for all OHCI and DV-only capture cards for Macintosh or PC. About
$300
DataVideo DV Bank -
Want to capture video directly from your DV camcorder without using
tape? Looking for a good portable DV capture device that you can then
connect to Windows or Mac computer. Check out the DV Bank from Data
Video DADVBANK120 . The DV Bank is an instant on, easy to use, disk
based, reliable, Fire Wire video recorder/player. Every DV Bank is
specially formatted and has a self-contained processor optimized for
storing video streams. A 120 Gigabyte hard drive that holds 4.5 hours of
video is included. VTR-style controls with large, illuminated buttons
and a two line, back lit LCD display let the user select play, record,
rewind, fast forward, fast reverse, pause, frame advance, file
selection, file delete and loop play. Its FireWire (IEEE-1394) interface
allows direct capture from digital camcorders, other digital VTR's,
analog VTR's with a converter or DV mixers. You can also get a
smaller 60 GB version as well.
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