Capture file name

mustang958 · Post by **mustang958** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:12 pm

I've tried running a search for this topic but did not come up with any direct hits. Is there a way to change the default file name when capturing video? I"m using VS9. In other words, when I use Capture Wiz I can name the file what I want and all the files created end up being the same, i.e. myvideo or myfile. When I capture directly from my camcorder the file is created with the what I guess is the default file name, i.e. uvs06730xxx.xxx. Is there a way to change this file name and where is that located?

Thanks for your help.

George

TDK1044 · Post by **TDK1044** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:33 pm

Sure. Just click in the text area under the image of any video file in the library and erase the current name and enter your own. You can also go to the address where the files are stored by video studio and rename them there as well if you like.

mustang958 · Post by **mustang958** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 3:35 pm

Yes that's true you can change the file name there but that only changes the name of the thumbnail. What about the .mpg file? Is there anyway to change that file name other than going in after the fact and renaming the file in explorer which only causes you to then have to relink the files. I know it's not a big deal it just makes it easier to deal with than having to remember which UVS file is which. If it could be done right from the capture stage as in capture wiz it would just tie things together a little more.

TDK1044 · Post by **TDK1044** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 3:39 pm

That's one of the reasons I use capwiz to capture my footage. It allows you to name the file in real time and always captures in sync and high quality.

BrianCee · Post by **BrianCee** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 4:58 pm

No - VideoStudio does not allow you to specify a name before capture - the only way is the way your doing it.

mustang958 · Post by **mustang958** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:56 pm

Thanks for the reply. That's what I thought from the start.