Hello,I am browsing around trying to find out if My new Hitachi DZ-HS300A(hybrid DVD-HDD)camcorder will be compatible with the software offered by Ulead? and if it is,which product would suit My needs?(just basic video editing,to make DVD's to send to family members of Our new Grand Daugther)
Thanks for Your time...
New Hitachi camcorder ??
Moderator: Ken Berry
Hi Ted, welcome to the Forum Video Studio 10 or 10+ both are suitable for DVD/ HDD camcorders. Relatively simple to use but with a good range of features plus there are a very useful range of Tutorials on all aspects of the programme available on this Forum.
This link will take you to the VS10 feature page where you can also download a detailled Pdf specification file .
http://www.ulead.co.uk/vs/features_2.htm
This link will take you to the VS10 feature page where you can also download a detailled Pdf specification file .
http://www.ulead.co.uk/vs/features_2.htm
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With the DVD aspect, it is usually simply a matter of putting the disc into your computer and importing the video from it ("Insert DVD/DVD-VR"). Check the camera manual, though, as you may find that you have to "finish" the disc in the camera before transferring it to your computer.
I believe the HDD part of the camera films in standard mpeg-2 format (which is also the format used on the mini-DVDs, though there it takes the standard DVD format of .vob, which is a disguised and recoded version of .mpg).
You need to be aware that a lot of people have issues with editing mpeg-2. It can be done, and it can be done in VS10, but just be warned in case you hit problems.
Moreover, your camera does not receive good reviews in the video quality stakes, which will further complicate the issue of editing video from it. Here is one review on this point:
"Its 1/6-inch 680,000-pixel sensor records 340,000-pixel video, which simply isn't enough for the MPEG-2 compression algorithm to encode without significant degradation. Severe edge crawl and jaggies, fringing, and a variety of false-color artifacts--especially around light sources--render the video close to unusable. Even for YouTube."
In other words, just be prepared not to expect miracles.
I believe the HDD part of the camera films in standard mpeg-2 format (which is also the format used on the mini-DVDs, though there it takes the standard DVD format of .vob, which is a disguised and recoded version of .mpg).
You need to be aware that a lot of people have issues with editing mpeg-2. It can be done, and it can be done in VS10, but just be warned in case you hit problems.
Moreover, your camera does not receive good reviews in the video quality stakes, which will further complicate the issue of editing video from it. Here is one review on this point:
"Its 1/6-inch 680,000-pixel sensor records 340,000-pixel video, which simply isn't enough for the MPEG-2 compression algorithm to encode without significant degradation. Severe edge crawl and jaggies, fringing, and a variety of false-color artifacts--especially around light sources--render the video close to unusable. Even for YouTube."
In other words, just be prepared not to expect miracles.
Ken Berry
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Hey Roy,Ken,thanks for the replies, wow I really hate to hear the bad reviews that this camera has gotten.
When I was looking for a new camcorder the C-Net article wasn't out yet,oh well... the price You pay for cutting edge technology
I guess I'll just have to make do with what I have,
Thanks again and have a good day
PS any suggestions on a good camcorder in the $500 US price range??
When I was looking for a new camcorder the C-Net article wasn't out yet,oh well... the price You pay for cutting edge technology
I guess I'll just have to make do with what I have,
Thanks again and have a good day
PS any suggestions on a good camcorder in the $500 US price range??