XL2 Capture problems in WMM

[Guest]

WMM is not recognizing my Canon XL2. Do I need to update the software? It is
current version.

Also what type of Video card do you recommend? I've got a new Dell 4700 with
a P4 and 80gigs of hardrive space.

 

[Graham Hughes]

How are you connecting? What happens when you do connect? Do you get any
error messages?
Video cards don't do much in video editing, so it's not really a problem
with which one to pick, why do you want to replace it?

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Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
www.dvds2treasure.com
www.simplydv.com

 

[Guest]

Hi Graham, I am using belkin video bus I, the error message says that it
doesn't recognized the device.

Video card: I guess it should have been a separate question, but the one I
have right now doesn't allow for TV output, also I may want to use 2 screens
for editiing.

Thanks

 

[Graham Hughes]

Is the video bus an analogue to usb convertor? If so it won't work, use
firewire to connect the cam to the pc. After spending a fortune on your cam
to get good quality images you don't want to ruin it by crap capture.
I use a n-vidia fx5200 with dual output and tv out on my editing pc, good
and not too expensive.

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Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
www.dvds2treasure.com
www.simplydv.com

 

[Guest]

Graham, I was afraid that it wouldn't work...yes it is analog....I guess it
is for the best, because it will not capture audio either. Firewire it
is...yeah...after spending a fortune on the camera...Im broke. Thanks for the
advice.
Rob

 

[Graham Hughes]

A firewire card should be ponly about £15 / $20 the difference will blow you
away and prove the investment in that lovely cam was worth it.

--
Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
www.dvds2treasure.com
www.simplydv.com