capture problem

[nkdriff]

hi all
i am having a problem,, when i try to capture in avi format it says cannot render streaming video, all i can seem to capture in is mp4 and the finished video looks awfull, my pc is a dual core 3.2 ghz, 2gig ram so i it should be able to do better , please help anyone as i am trying to save my mothers old vhs tapes

[Black Lab]

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[nkdriff]

hi black lab
i am trying to capture in the best qaulity format possible, if i try and set the capture format to avi once i start the capture it says "cannot render streaming video" if i capture in mpeg 2 i dont get full screen , the only one which seems to work is mp4 format but once burned to disc its blocky.
hope this sound clearer
Neil

[Black Lab]

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[nkdriff]

yes

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Nature of the problem
-cannot capture in avi format

Properties of your source files (format, file size, where did you get it?)

What devices are involved and their mode of connection?
- camcorder, composite

Project Settings
as specified in the tutorial

Output format (file, DVD, VCD, SVCD)
- dvd

PAL or NTSC
- pal

Error Codes (if any)
- cannot render streaming video

system info updated

[Black Lab]

What kind of camcorder is it?

[nkdriff]

its a sony mini dv handicam , also have the same problem when trying to capture from a vhs recorder

[Black Lab]

With the Sony Mini DV you should be able to capture via firewire, which is really just a transfer, to your pc. Do you have a firecard installed on your pc? If not, they are cheap and a snap to install. Could be your relief to many headaches.

Also, some Sony models have a "pass-thru" option which will digitize an anolog capture (from your VCR) as it passes thru your camcorder (via firewire). Again, could solve your problems.

See this similar post http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic.php?t=19433