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what is the best video capture software?

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  1. Webwolf11

    Webwolf11 Member

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    I bought a TDK indiCapture VC-2600 to capture video from my camera and stream on my website. The video capture device came with ShowBiz, I was wondering what is most popular video capture software. ShowBiz capture in mpeg1 and mpeg2, but the file size is enormous for web streaming.

    Another question... What should I do if I want to play the mpeg1 or mpeg2 file on my dvd player? Just burn it on a dvd?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Damon1

    Damon1 Regular member

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    i'd say Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas and Canopus Eduis are the top Video Editors.
    But they are high end Editors costing thousands.

    For a cheaper consumer Video Editor I'd say Sony Screenblast Movie Studio is good value.

    Also Pinnacle Studio 9 is good too, but I find its a little buggy still and its encoder isn't really up to scratch.

    Sony Video Editors trials can be found here:

    http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/download/step1.asp?CatID=1

    Pinnacle Studio 9 trial here:

    http://www.download.com/Pinnacle-Studio/3000-2194-10282117.html?tag=lst-0-1


     
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    With your other question, even through its capturing in Mpeg1 or 2, you normally need to re-encode the video with your program then author it.

    Both those programs I just mentioned do that.
     

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