inserting a whole DV-tape on the harddisk

Elisabeth · Post by **Elisabeth** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:02 am

Hi!
I would like to know how to insert a whole one hour long DV-tape footage from my camcorder onto my harddisk, without any cuttings and clippings. Now VideoStudio forces me to split it up into minor parts and are they too long Videostudio just make them shorter. By the way, how long are these clippings allowed to be?

Post by **Ken Berry** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:27 am

Video Studio doesn't force you to do anything like that. You have obviously set the 'split by scene' option. Depending on your computer, you can certainly capture your whole tape if you want, but you have to make sure the 'split by scene' box is not checked on the capture page. Be aware, though, that if you are capturing a 1 hour DV cassette, it will take an hour to capture.

Elisabeth · Post by **Elisabeth** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:04 am

Thanks and OK. Is it possble that I split this one hour long footage into minor clippings later on in order to make a DVD-film? (I am a beginner at VideoStudio, that's why I probably ask such basic questions.)

Now if I want to save this one hour footage without clippings as a back up copy on a DVD, what format shall I save it in, in order to be able to watch it on my DVD beside my TV-set?

And which format is the smallest to save space (probably not the same format as the one I need in order to be able to watch it on my DVD at the TV-set)?

Can VideoStudio be a help in converting into different formats?

Best regards,
Elisabeth
Sweden

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:07 am

Hi Elizabeth

Video Studio will do all that you require and more.
It will capture to various formats, Dv being the best quality.
You will be able to edit your video adding audio, titles and transitions.
Convert / render your work to one file compatible for burning to Dvd.

Video editing is very demanding on your pc, Ulead have recommendations as to system requirements.
You will find info on the Ulead web site, and the Read Me file on the installation disc.

When running VS Press F1 for Video Studio’s help files.

Members of this forum have also produced a ‘recommended procedure’ read the top posting here:-
http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic.php?t=27

As well as this procedure, there are several very useful tutorials.

If you are capturing via Firewire to Dv-Avi then read :- http://www.jonesgroup.net/media/vsone.htm
Be aware that some of the properties used are in NTSC not PAL.

We know little about your system or what Video Studio version you are using.

I can only assume that you are capturing via Firewire to Dv-Avi.
This is the only method that uses ‘split by scene’ during capture.

The files/clips will be *.avi, one hour will be about 13 Gb. This is the best method.
The files are saved to your hard drive in the working folder, this is allocated from the capture window or from File / preferences.

But first read the recommended procedures and tutorials.

All the Best

Trevor

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 2:29 am

Elisabeth, In addition to what Trevor has said, If you choose to capture as one large file, you can later if you wish, split it into the various "scenes".

You can do this by selecting the clip and then choosing "split by scene".
Two options are then presented, you can split by timecode or by scene detect. If you split by timecode basicaly this means every time you turned your camcorder on/off will start a new scene.

Scene detect is where the computer looks for major changes in the picture and is useful for video that has been acquired other than from your camcorder.