Author Topic: Analog to digital (Read 1445 times)

iHenrik · « **on:** July 19, 2003, 02:16:28 AM »

Hello.
What, if any, additional hardware/software do I need to transfer filmed famliy videos on analog tapes to a powerbook (I'd be greatful for any links with more information). We are going to buy either a new iBook or a new Powerbook to edit films with iMovie (or maybe Final Cut express if we get serious about it) and maybe eventually music. So also, does anyone have an idea of when G5 Powerbooks might be introduced.
Thanks,
Henrik

iHenrik · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2003, 02:59:39 AM »

I forgot to mention that i have a Philips DVD Recorder so I can transfer my tapes to DVD, but is it then possible to import the DVD to the Powerbook hard drive?
What do you think is the better option: transfer the tapes on dvd-rw's and then from dvd to the hard drive with some software, or get something that would directly import analog video to the Powerbook hard drive...
-Henrik

Al · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2003, 04:19:30 AM »

You will need an external video converter like Dazzle Hollywood or another variety of analog to digital converter. Only certain converters will interact with iMovies directly. One will be the Hollywood. One thing that I like about Dazzle Hollywood is that is Firewire able and not USB, much faster data transfer. But, from what I've read on Apple's discussion forum is that some are having a hard time getting Hollywood to be recognized after updating to OS 10.2.6. You might want to look around Apple discussions to see what is the latest going on.

If you get an iBook or Powerbook with a Superdrive you should be fine burning directly to DVD as long as you find a way to get your film down to hard drive.

ljocampo · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2003, 04:39:21 AM »

iHenrik:

The dazzle will be fine however, I would use a DAC 100 or the next step up from Canopus. These converters can transcribe your video to hard disk in mpg2 (DVD format) in real time without dropping any frames, and they aren't much more expensive than the Hollywood bridge. Also if you have a camcorder with composite AV in and out, then you can use the camcorder as the converting bridge. Many MiniDV cameras like the Canon Z series can record from VHS or any line input to tape and then back out via firewire to iMovie or FCP or whatever software you choose. Once in the editor, you can convert for any format distribution you like.

Leo

iHenrik · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2003, 06:20:22 AM »

Thanks for the replies.
I think we will probably go with buying a digital camcoder with AV in/out like Leo described it.

Henrik

kelly · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2003, 08:18:28 AM »

I think that's the way to go Henrik .

You want one with Digital Pass Through.

More info.

http://www.macintouch.com/digitizingvideo.html

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