Re: digital video camera advice

I have the ATI All In Wonder PCI Video Card.  It has Video in and out, and a
TV tuner.
On that I put a small inexpensive VCR, for video in, that I can play tapes,
and record with Real Producer 8.0.  Right now I just have rabbit ears
attached, so If I want I can watch the local news.

This isn't the ideal set up, as I am sure there are those who have spent a
fortune on high dollar video and recording equipment, and get way better
quality than I can.  But it works well for me.
I have other video capture software, but I haven't messed with them.  I do
not have a digital Video Camera, but the one I have will also hook up to my
system.

I only have this as an added bonus for those of my clients that want a video
on the web.  It does have its drawbacks.  This video card does require good
cooling, and I have gone through about 3 of them due to driver issues, and
odd happenings.  I have to keep special watch over this, as my AMD 1000
processor and that video card together produce a tremendous amount of heat.
I actually had a fan malfunction, the other day and my computer quit.  I
thought I fried my processor, but alas, it is like a timex,  takes a beating
and keeps on ticking.  New Fan, all is back to normal.  I am in the process
of looking into a better case for better cooling.  More fans, better
circulation.

Nancy


> I had written to the group a few months ago concerned video capture (I
> don't have the right type of card to convert analog to digital) and
> debating whether to get a converter cable or purchase a digital
> camcorder. The latter is probably the way to go, since I have a Gateway
> and a cable might get quirky:-) I need some advice, though. I need:
>    1)To be able to convert current analog tapes into digital for clips
> in case the need arises (i.e. customer gives me a video and says "I want
> it on my site")
>   2) To be able to convert digital onto tape for personal use for my
> family
>   3) To do this without needing a rocket science degree!
>   4) And, if at all humanly possible, to get one under $500.The more
> under $500, the better, but of course, quality needs to be good. (I
> don't ask much, do I?)
> I run a platform of Windows ME and have a 1394 IEEEE PCI card. Does
> anyone have any suggestions or preferences? You can e-mail me personally
> if you want to keep from promoting something to the list. Thanks!

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