capturing during blank spaces

[gordon_fan_24]

I use the ADS Tech DVD Xpress to capture analog, but when I try to capture a video that has alot of 3-5 second segments of nothing between the scenes, the capture freezes. The only way I can capture is to watch it, stop it and start it again once it passes a blank point. What can I do? (VS7) My computer is very new and fast (3.4 Ghz)

[jchunter_2]

Gordon,
Why don't you just use Capwiz? It has been very reliable for me and much more reliable than Video Studio for capturing analog.

[gordon_fan_24]

I have tried both the VS capture, and Capwiz, with the same problem

[Trevor Andrew]

Hi
The problem appears to be the way your footage has been recorded to camera.

When capturing the input is monitored to ensure a good signal.

No signal and the capture will not start.
Loss of signal and capture will stop.

I do not use Capwiz but assumes that all capture programs will monitor their inputs.

[BrianCee]

What can I do? (VS7) My computer is very new and fast (3.4 Ghz)

It's not a problem with your computer but the way you have recorded your original tape. Never record your video in small segments with blank spaces between them - always ensure that between each video clip the tape is black with a continuous time code or sync pulses on analogue.

[Black Lab]

That it why many professional videographers recommend recording a blank tape from start to finish before using the tape - to establish a continuous time code.