My question is, what tools do i need to capture and convert MiniDV into DVD format for burning!
By tools im mean!
Do i need a captuer card or just a program that will work in conjunction with firewire or VIVO?
What software will convert MiniDV into DVD or even .avi format? If I can get into avi Ii most likly have the tools needed for converting, but this is my first time working with MiniDV so any sugestions would be helpful!
you need a video editing/authoring program. With minidv, your camcorder should have a ieee 1394 (firewire) port to stream the video into your computer (which needs ieee 1394 also). From there you can use a number of programs like ulead, videowave, studio8, etc.
You do not need a video capture card (unless you consider a ieee 1394 card a video capture card)
The downloaded video will be AVI. The software will convert it to a number of different formats.
You can buy capture card kits which include a capture card and firewire and software etc....
However (personally) I have found these to be cumbersome and a little overpriced....
I just purchased a firewire card and cable, and Pinnacle studio version 8.8 and Adobe Premier Pro 7....
Pinnacle 8 is a great proggy to learn on as everything is laid nicely and all you do is drag and drop......
BTW a large HD is recommended, if you capture to AVI at max resolution (720x576), then 1Gb equates to approx 5 mins of video.....
