possible capture problem

[shredhead]

I used Pinnacle Studio 9.4 to capture some DV video from my Sony Digital 8 camera. Usually this works flawlessly, then I edit everything, make new uncompressed AVIs and now I have the content to author a nice DVD of home videos. So far I've done 11 of these discs with about 180GB of uncompressed video, 99% of the video is usable with no problems.

This time, I have a couple of captured clips that the sound goes in and out, plus ones that Studio gets stuck on certain frames when rendering. I am thinking either it got corrupted during the capture phase or something could be wrong with Studio.

Should I run a AVI fixed type program to see if the video has dropped frames? Should I capture again? Any other tips?

[minko]

Capture again with another program and see if it happens again (i.e., WinDV).

That should isolate the problem.

I use Pinnacle Studio Plus 10.6 and have been having audio issues as well. I just haven't had time to duplicate the processes using different applications.

[redwudz]

I'd try WinDV also. And you can use VirtualDub or VD Mod, along with a DV codec like the Panasonic DV Codec to open the file and 'Scan video stream for errors'. It may show you a problem. It sounds like dropped frames.

And DV from a camera to a computer is a data transfer, not a capture. You are just moving a file from one place to another. Generally the program used has no effect on the DV file. But post processing by some programs can.

[edDV]

You should be getting an exact copy. Make sure the errors aren't in the original camcorder recording. It could be errors in the camcorder audio AGC (automatic gain control).

If the problem isn't in the tape, try WinDV and see if it is any different.

[minko]

I'd try WinDV also. And you can use VirtualDub or VD Mod, along with a DV codec like the Panasonic DV Codec to open the file and 'Scan video stream for errors'. It may show you a problem. It sounds like dropped frames.

And DV from a camera to a computer is a data transfer, not a capture. You are just moving a file from one place to another. Generally the program used has no effect on the DV file. But post processing by some programs can.

Transfer vs Capture
Transfer vs Capture
Transfer vs Capture
Transfer vs Capture
Transfer vs Capture

[gadgetguy]

... And DV from a camera to a computer is a data transfer, not a capture

Correct

... You are just moving a file from one place to another. .

Incorrect. There is no file on the tape, just a data stream.

I know you know this Redwuz, just clarifying for OP.

And I prefer the term Capsfer.