from camcorder to computer??
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November 23, 2009 at 6:09 AM #40524
oneshot
Participantok so im assuming im losing alot of quality importing to my computer…im using a s-video cable out my cam into a dazzle(pinnacle) device which is connected to my computer via usb…i was wondering what else i could do or use to possibly get a better picture…thanks for any and all help
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November 23, 2009 at 8:17 AM #173884
Derek_Sine
ParticipantFirewire device
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November 23, 2009 at 3:23 PM #173885
oneshot
Participantok but what if my camera doesnt have a firewire output
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November 23, 2009 at 4:10 PM #173886
pmorton62
ParticipantIf your camera does not have a firewire output, I will assume it is an analog camera. If that is so, your best option is the s-video.
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November 23, 2009 at 6:26 PM #173887
composite1
MemberOneshot,
If you’re wandting to uploading analog video to PC digitally then you need a 1394 analog to DV converter. Grass Valley makes one called the ADVC-55. I’ve put the link in from B&H for you to see. Long as you have a workable firewire input on your PC/Mac, then you can download video via unbalanced RCA or S-Video plugs.
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November 23, 2009 at 11:31 PM #173888
oneshot
Participantwhat i have is similar to the advc but it connects to my computer via usb….will firewire drasticly improve the quality?
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November 23, 2009 at 11:38 PM #173889
Rob
Participant“will firewire drasticly improve the quality?”
No. There is any way of importing video that makes it look better. You’re pretty much stuck with what you have. You’ll have to do what Composite1 suggested.
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November 24, 2009 at 12:02 AM #173890
mattcam32
ParticipantHello, I have no access to firewire on my pc and I can’t get it. With that said, If I was to buy a new camera today, which type of camera/media do you recomend in order to edit the video I cature on my pc? Thanks!!!!
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November 24, 2009 at 1:18 AM #173891
composite1
MemberMatt,
What kind of inputs does your computer have? Since you said you don’t have firewire, then there should at least be USB (though it is terrible for downloading video.) If you have flash media ports (i.e. microdrive, San Disk, etc.) that will accomodate media cards, then you should base your camera on what you can download from said media. What kind of PC do you have that doesn’t have firewire at least built into the motherboard? Is it a desktop or a laptop?
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November 24, 2009 at 1:27 AM #173892
composite1
MemberOneshot,
If you want to improve ‘the quality’ of the image your camera shoots, you have two options;
1. Improve your production by lighting your scene more effectively, composing and taking more care in focusing.
2. Get a new camera with a 3CCD/CMOS chip and optics that exceeds your current camera’s capabilities.
I would suggest doing option #1 first, then move to option #2. If you’re not shooting it well in the first place, no camera or software known to man will make it look any better.
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