Choosing the capturing format

[rodrigues]

I have an Athlon 200 XP based computer with 512 mb ddr ram, geforce 4 video card with 64 mb ddr, 100 gb HD (40 Gb 5400 rpm + 60 Gb 7200 rpm - the last one used for video capturing).

I'm used to capturing videos using a JVC SVHS video pluged in a SONY TRV740 digital camcorder and a firewire card.

The software I use for the capture is a Sonic MyDVD witch came with my DVD recorder Pioneer A05.

While using MyDVD, I'm able to capture video directly to mpeg2, choosing between 3 types of mpeg2 video and audio quality. After capturing, I use TmpgEnc to transform the file format to mpeg2 720x480 5mbps. Once this procedure takes too much time, I'm looking for a software witch captures video using a firewire and allows-me to select the resolution I prefer before capturing.

Does anybody know a software like this?

[ImaWeTodd]

This is how I see it:

The Sony Cam converts your s-vhs source to digital, DV specs 720x480. The DV file then is being coppied to your machine by MyDVD and converted to MPEG2, not sure the specs. You then go from MPEG2 to MPEG2 with TMPGEnc.

A better process might be:

• 'Capture' the DV to your hard drive using http://www.carr-engineering.com/dvio.htm. The file specs would be DV standards.
• Encode it to MPEG2 and change the size or whatever with TMPGEnc
• Author your DVD

If you want to capture directly to MPEG, what does MyDVD do wrong? Why do you re-encode?

[Marco33]

Also, carfully take the install disk of "MY DVD" place it on you desk, either side up and place you favorite beverage on it.

You will find that "My DVD" is best suited to hold your drink rather than to author DVD's.

That PCM audio conversion is murder.

You have been warned.