I have a Dvico FusionMpeg2 video capture device.
My video is tape (video8) type, with composite output only.
The Dvico software works fine but I would prefer to use Ulead.
VideoStudio8 reconises my device in the "source" box but I get the message "No input signal or signal is unclear", when I press the capture video button. Also I am unable to change the "format" field. I feel all these are related but am out of ideas. I am using the 30 day free trial and will not purchase unless I (or you) can get this working, any ideas??
VideoStudio USB capture not working
Moderator: Ken Berry
Capture devices
Some capture devices ship with their own capture software, or special plugins for other software to recognize the device. Check with the manufacturer of your capture device to see if they have any special plugins for Ulead software.
You can probably capture with the software that came with the device, and just import those videos into VideoStudio (depends on the format the device captures -- .mpg, .avi, other???)
George
You can probably capture with the software that came with the device, and just import those videos into VideoStudio (depends on the format the device captures -- .mpg, .avi, other???)
George
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THoff
What's with this predisposition against USB and everyone's insistence that it cannot be used to capture video? USB 2.0 has more peak bandwidth than IEEE 1394a, and while it can't deliver as much current as FireWire and needs more CPU attention, it is more than sufficient for capturing DVD-quality video and audio.kebrinton wrote:Schu--
Do I understand correctly, from your Subject, that you are doing capture with USB?
If so, stop!
You can only capture video using Firewire: a Firewire cable and Firewire card. Even USB 2.0 will not correctly capture video--don't even try.
Keith
The only reason why most camcorders require a FireWire connection is because the manufacturers have dumbed down their USB implementation to support webcam resolutions using USB 1.1, and because the existing generic DV device drivers from Microsoft and Texas Instruments assume a IEEE 1394 interface. This is also the reason why companies like ADS must include their own capture drivers.
Comments directed against standalone USB-based capture devices are even more irresponsible. These devices were specifically designed to be used with USB interfaces, and to tell people to switch to FireWire makes no sense whatsovever. As long as the interface has the bandwidth, and the manufacturer provides working drivers, this is a very practical and economical solution.
Good post, TH. You're right.
I would bet, however, that most people trying to use USB are going straight from their camcorder to their computer.
Take JVC: They helpfully supply a very nice USB cable with their comsumer-level camcorders, but are entirely unresponsive to people who have trouble using that to get their videos onto their hard drive. Nor does the owner's manual explain what the limitations of the USB cable are. Most people have read about comparative bandwidths of USB 2.0 and Firewire and so easily assume USB would be fine. It's a thread that regularly comes up on the camcorderinfo.com forum.
Keith
I would bet, however, that most people trying to use USB are going straight from their camcorder to their computer.
Take JVC: They helpfully supply a very nice USB cable with their comsumer-level camcorders, but are entirely unresponsive to people who have trouble using that to get their videos onto their hard drive. Nor does the owner's manual explain what the limitations of the USB cable are. Most people have read about comparative bandwidths of USB 2.0 and Firewire and so easily assume USB would be fine. It's a thread that regularly comes up on the camcorderinfo.com forum.
Keith
Depends on video source...
Hi Keith, in this case the video source that the original poster mentioned comes into play. It appears that the video source only has composite video out -- so in this case a USB capture device can work fine. I have several USB 2.0 capture devices (mpeg2 encoders) for analog captures.
What you were recommending would make sense it the original poster had a digital camcorder with both firewire and USB connections (but that's not the case here).
George
What you were recommending would make sense it the original poster had a digital camcorder with both firewire and USB connections (but that's not the case here).
George