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how to transfer video to a laptop?
I have some video clips which I would like to transfer to my laptop, but the camera is "ancient". I think it's Hi8, definitely not digital. It only has standard rca outputs, (yellow, red, white) which normally get plugged into the tv for viewing etc. Is there a pc video card for laptops that would accept those plugs to transfer the video?
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05-31-2005, 08:45 AM
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You may have s-video on the laptop - it looks like a PS/2 mouse port but it is typically yellow. Failing that, you'll need a capture card (don't think they make USB ones) to do it. ALso, check locally - some places will convert old 16mm film or whatever to DVD for a small fee.
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05-31-2005, 08:54 AM
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You can definetly do that with a laptop. This is easiest if the laptop has USB 2.0. If so, your cheapest option is probably something like this. I haven't used it, but it looks like it should get the job done. There should also be options out there for the older/slower USB, and for PCMCIA (though these will be more expensive).
The big chains (Fry's, Best Buy, CompUSA) may be able to help you. Online, Newegg (where I linked to above) is great, and the customer reviews on their products may help you out. We need to see those videos!
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cool. thanks. I was looking at newegg but didn't know what to look for.
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If you want one bundled with decent editing software, try Pinnacle Studio Deluxe. Bonus points since Porsche designed the breakout box:
http://www.videoguys.com/studiodeluxe.html |
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05-31-2005, 10:48 AM
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Some of the newer mini DV camcorders have analog inputs and can be used as a Analog/DV converter. Then you can capture the video using the Firewire port of a laptop.
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