tell me: is there good real-time mpeg capturing solution?

[cristolin]

I got Pinnacle Pro-ONE, but really hate capturing into avi then encoding to mpeg1 or mpeg2. Heard that PowerVCR II can do real time mpeg capturing, downloaded the trial but got some problem somewhere recording. So anyone tell me the good software real-time mpeg capturing solution? Heard people talking about Dazzle DVD creation station which has a hardware mpeg2 encoder yet someone said you have to re-encode the captured clips...

[alexago]

Try with Pinnacle MP20 or with new Hauppauge WinTV 350

[Boonchai]

Try CanopusMVR1000(under $699). Having tried PinnacleDV500+,Matrox RT2500 & Pixelviewmaker($230) all three having problems working with Winxp pro or my Dual AMD mobo. This canopus worked beautifully for me. Captured NBA games VBR min 4500 max 8000 audio192 from off air antenna 120 mns output file size just under 4gb import to spruceUp.Captured Quality just like the sources.
I decided to choose Canopus over Panasonic DMR E20 DVD recorder because of Three years warranty and Canopus reputation of Reliability.

regards,
Boonchai

[Macros746]

If you are willing to experiment one can get fabulous MPEG and MPEG2 captures using a Radeon AIW and MMC.....

Macros

[yg1968]

I have heard some good comments about the Dazzle DVC II.

[D_Knife]

http://www.tecoltd.com/enctest/enctest.htm
here is a review on most MPEG encoders - realtime included

[Anonymous65]

The new WinTV PVR-250 seems to be the best encoder so far. It has good quality VCD, very good SVCD and excellent DVD quality captures in real-time hardware encoding, and it's only $150!

[RimmeR]

Pop on over to www.matrox.com and check out the spec on the new RTX100 which will be released 15th July ....I can't wait to get my hands on one.

[Rickyblaze]

I have had pretty good results with my Provideo PV-256. It si a realtime hardware mpeg1-2 capture card plus it has a tv tuner. The dvd capture of my home movies is really great.

[videoguys]

The new Matrox RTX.100 is a killer product. It's definitely raising the bar for real-time NLE performance. The ability to export your Premioere timeline to MPEG2 in real-time is a very cool feature. You also get integrated ligos gomotion for VCD, SVCD and tweaking the MPEG2 output.

for more info on RTX.100 http://www.videoguys.com/rtx100.html

One of the best kept secrets int he industry is the Vitec DVD Cut Machine. It gives you excellent MPEG 1 & 2 encoding with a wide range of settings. The DVD Cut Machine comes with basic MPEG editing software for $499.95. We also have it available with Roxio Video Pack 5 for $699.95. For more info on DVD Cut Machine http://www.videoguys.com/vitec.htm

And one more new prodcut to consider is the ADS Pyro ProDVD. It's the Pyor FireWire card bundled with Ulead DVD Workshop & Media Studio Pro Director's Cut for only $279.95! That's a pretty impressive software bundle at a really nice price. For more info on Pyro ProDVD http://www.videoguys.com/pyroprodvd.html

Gary
Videoguys.com

[SHS]

Gary that are saying the new Matrox RTX.100 can capture REALtime MPEG2 as well as REALtime export MPEG2 encode beside that card is a bit over kill for the 80% of avg user anyway, I guest if want all that REALtime effects and transitions that my be cool stuff and if you got lot cash on hand to blow.
Vitec DVD Cut Machine I can belive your bundled VideoPack 5 it is industry woste DVD Authoring Software there is.
ADS Pyro ProDVD I want it done now not next week I hate Soft render.
One thing most user don't need is a professional level prodcut they want eazy to use fast and be done with it no spenting all time lean Adobe Premiere.
WinTV-PVR 250 at 2/3 less the cost will must like lee dose just as good as job as thoses over price one.

[videoguys]

We just got in a new prodcut from Dazzle that you may want to check out. It's called the DCS-200. Its a USB MPEG encoder with 6-in-1 memory card reader built-in. They package it with their complete suite of software - MovieStar, DVD Complete & On DVD. A nice deal for $219.95 Check it out http://www.videoguys.com/dcs200.html

Gary
Videoguys.com

[Barnabas]

Stay away from the ADS Instant DVD unless you want poor SVCD captures and like movies that are out of sync when cut.