Mac Capture Device...

[thefannishwaldo.livejournal.com]

Okay, we think we've got this goofy thing surrounded... tzikeh thought to look at something I hadn't even known could be a problem...

The reason my vid looked so lousy at VividCon was that, even thought my capture PROGRAM says it can capture at full size, the capture DEVICE (an InterView) can only capture at half size. Gr.

So now I need a new capture device. Just because the things are so bloody expensive, I'd prefer not to have to buy a digital camcorder. My InterView was about $100, so if I can get a new OSX/G5 compatible firewire bridge for about that or a little more, I'd be a really happy camper.


Suggestions?

Waldo.

Comments

[bogosort.livejournal.com]

I would highly recommend the Canopus ADVC-100(though it's quite a bit more expensive). It provides awesome video capture quality, and it has this AV lock circuitry which enables it to capture lots of video without any fear of the dreaded audio-video synch problems. Not that for vidding, the audio sync is a problem, but it's nice if you're doing other things.

[blktauna.livejournal.com]

Total and complete agreement here!!! I adore mine... Canopus All the Way!!!

and on the MacDV lists there are horror stories about Hollywood DV...
I had to retire my USB Interview... so sad, a lovely thing that works like a charm!