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    I use Premiere Pro for editing, but I capture a lot of stuff I don't need to edit and hate creating a bogus project just to capture. Here are the features I am looking for:

    1. Can capture without creating a project for editing.
    2. Can easily lop off excess video from beginning and end of capture without having to load into an editor.
    3. Saves in the standard DV file format that any editor reads.
    4. Can be set to stop automatically when the timecode stops (ie no more video on tape).
    5. Can be set to stop automatically on a single dropped frame.
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    [quote="madmartian"]I use Premiere Pro for editing, but I capture a lot of stuff I don't need to edit and hate creating a bogus project just to capture. Here are the features I am looking for:

    1. Can capture without creating a project for editing.
    No matter what you use to capture with, you will have to save the file somewhere. Why not in a project? If you only want to save it as a standard .avi file, use HUFFYUV, or a similar software
    2. Can easily lop off excess video from beginning and end of capture without having to load into an editor.
    So you want to edit, but don't want to use an editor? I'm not even sure that is possible unless you do everything from a standalone DVD recorder, and even then, you have to take steps to edit, add chapters, etc.
    3. Saves in the standard DV file format that any editor reads.
    I'm not sure there is a perfect all in one editor out there. But most of them can handle .avi, wmv, dv-avi, and some do mpeg1 and mpeg2, and even mpeg4. You have to decided what you want to work with and use the hardware/software that works for you. Some folks like mpeg2, some like wmv, and some like divx. It's all about preference.
    4. Can be set to stop automatically when the timecode stops (ie no more video on tape).
    If I'm not mistaken, vegas, premiere 6.5, ulead studio, and virtualdub, all stop when the video ends automatically, and I'm sure that others do as well.
    5. Can be set to stop automatically on a single dropped frame.
    I sure wouldn't want it to stop on a single dropped frame. My older vhs camera, left a blank frame every time it started and stopped recording. When I go to capture this with my ADS PYRO AV/LINK, it drops the blank frames and only the blank frames. Saves me some editing.[/b]
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    Can't answer your questions without knowing what you're capturing with and from. Are you talking about capturing with capture card? From a VCR? Firewire? Camcorder?

    Nevermind, since you've decided to fill in your computer specs with "who cares", I've decided I don't.

    Edit:My bad, I just reread the subject. WinDV is what I use to capsfer, but it won't do all you've asked for.
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  4. I also use Premiere for editing, but I agree that the capture process it uses is not ideal. The solution I found that I would highly recomend is ScenalyzerLive (you can find information and a trial down load under the tools section - DV).

    The coolest thing about this tool is that it will split up your video off of the tape into smaller clips that are easier to edit in Premiere. The Scenalyzer can actually look for differences in the video to determine when to make the break... IE, the video is of the birthday cake indoors, and the next footage is outdoors at the swing... Scenanalyzer will make the break and give you to files on your hard drive.

    I know that was not the best description, but go to their web site and try the tool. If you like it, it is not too much money to buy.

    Hope this helps.

    PS: I am pretty sure it meets all of your requirements.
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    Try the latest VirtualDub 1.6. It apparently can now do DV transfers, though I haven't tried that. I normally use WinDV for transfers, then do rough editing with VD. (After installing the Panasonic DV Codec.)
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    I agree with

    WinDV - simple transfer to DV file from a manual "Mark In" point (automatic pre-roll). It will stop after a specified number of frames. It could use a "Mark out" point and AutoCue to save calculator time.

    Scenalyzer or ScenalyzerLive for more features.
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    Thanks for the tips. I'll give WinDV a try first.
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  8. You may try my freeware CaptureFlux, very light soft but powerful and flexible, used with great success here in Europe, but could have the same success elsewhere!
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