Re: Analog video input?
Personal video recorder ie tivo or sky+ box in the UK. Plug in an old VCR into the scart socket and record on the PVR. The PVR has a dvd recorder integrated so i transfer the hard disk recording to dvd. Martin N At 20:15 16/12/2011, you wrote: hard disk PVR??? On Dec 16, 2011, at 10:15 AM, Martin N wrote: TBH i just record the tape on my hard disk PVR and transfer to DVD. Stick the DVD in your mac and get editing. Martin N Running MorphOS v2.6 (Nov 2010) on Mac Mini, Moderator of MiniDisc,amithlonopen,bwfc Yahoogroups -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
hard disk PVR??? On Dec 16, 2011, at 10:15 AM, Martin N wrote: TBH i just record the tape on my hard disk PVR and transfer to DVD. Stick the DVD in your mac and get editing. Martin N -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
I already have an ATI Radeon 9700 Pro All-In-Wonder 128mb VRAM AGP video card, but it is for a PC with only Windows bios drivers. I was hoping that I could re-flash it to use in one of my PowerMac's, but have not yet figured out which bios to use yet, or how to re-flash it without having a Windows PC that has an AGP video slot. Someone suggested that I could do it by installing it into my MDD G4 PowerMac, or G5 PowerMac and booting it with a remote desktop application as a Startup program, so I could control the re-flashing from another computer where I could see the desktop display, as the Mac with the All-In-Wonder installed in it would not show any display until the re- flashing was completed and the computer re-booted. If I can get the All-In-Wonder working on my G5 PowerMac, that would be the best way for me to import my video, as I would not have to buy any new (used) hardware to get my tapes imported. It would also be nice to be able to use the TV tuner functions of this card from MacOSX, but I don't know if this is possible, as there may not be any drivers for it on the Mac side. This will be my first attempt at re- flashing any video cards for use in a Mac. On Dec 16, 2011, at 6:38 AM, Rodney Smith wrote: I just ran across an ATI all-in-wonder 128 PCI graphics card that I plan on putting in my G4 MDD. It has S-video, composite video and TV tuner capabilities. These may be hard to find because they came in 16MB and 32MB video ram amounts. I would try ebay. Like you I have a bunch of old videos lying about that I want to transfer to digital format. Good Luck, R. W. Smith -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
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I can get a EasyCAP device for as little as $6.30, but it comes with software only for Windows PC's. I wonder if it would be recognized by Apple's iMovie, or iDVD software, or Toast 9 Titanium? It is cheap enough to risk buying and trying it out. I wonder how it could compare to a similar device that costs 15 times as much? Some times you get what you pay for, some times you get lucky and find something that is just as good, at a drastically lower price, and sometimes you get screwed when buying the higher priced item. It is hard to tell which will happen, which is why reading reviews online is such a great advantage of these times we live in. Still, I would prefer to get my All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro working in either of my PowerMac's and use it as an input device, instead of buying any new devices. canopus' ADVC300 worked great for me, external processing power and nice bridge between a VCR and my Quicksilver 2002 Dual 1GHz. a bit expensive ... but u get what u pay 4 ... http://www.grassvalley.com/products/advc300 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
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Certain old Canon digital camcorders will take analog video input from any source and output digital FireWire video in real time. If you can learn which model numbers you might find one on eBay for a song. My solution to archiving large amounts of Hi8 and VHS was to buy a DVD recorder. It's a a quick and easy real time way to digitize. But if you want to edit them on the computer you need to rip and convert the DVDs to an editable format. Cinematize is the program that I use. My system is great if you don't need to edit a lot of what you archive. Rich Sent from my iPad On Dec 16, 2011, at 5:22 PM, Paxton innfo...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit I have tried the All in Wonder to digitize video and didn't really like it. It is getting long in tooth and I had dropped frames. the canopus ADVC300 is highly rated. I didn't buy one when my surplus dealer had a bunch for about $100 and am regretting it. It is one of the most recommended methods to dump video. Recently I bought a Sony 350 Digital 8 camcorder with a firewire out that I am hoping will work for my old Hi8 tapes. I have a lot to edit also. -- Paxton Hoag Astoria, OR USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
On Dec 16, 2011, at 12:59 AM, David W. Morris wrote: If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit on my Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac, but don't know what is the easiest, or most popular way of importing my video content. Roxio Video Capture USB for Mac should work on your Dual G5: http://www.roxio.com/enu/products/toast/device/overview.html -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
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I just ran across an ATI all-in-wonder 128 PCI graphics card that I plan on putting in my G4 MDD. It has S-video, composite video and TV tuner capabilities. These may be hard to find because they came in 16MB and 32MB video ram amounts. I would try ebay. Like you I have a bunch of old videos lying about that I want to transfer to digital format. Good Luck, R. W. Smith Dual G4 MDD, G4 PB 1.67Ghz, G5 and Dual Core 2.0 On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 2:59 AM, David W. Morris bbh...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit on my Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac, but don't know what is the easiest, or most popular way of importing my video content. Thanks, AmigaDave MorphOS2.7 MacOSX Leopard on 1.5GHz G4 MacMini Dual 1.42GHz G4 PowerMac, MorphOS3.0 beta MacOSX Leopard on 1.67GHz G4 PowerBooks Leopard on Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-**list.shtmlhttp://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtmland our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/**lists/netiquette.shtmlhttp://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/g3-5-list http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
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On Dec 16, 2011, at 12:59 AM, David W. Morris bbh...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit on my Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac, but don't know what is the easiest, or most popular way of importing my video content. I use an EyeTV. I use it mostly for off air recording but I have also used it for video tape transfers. It works well for either. It interfaces to the mac via USB. I suppose the feature to be looking at for your purposes is what video format it saves in. While you should be able to convert it to what you need, having it in the right format to begin with would save a step. Sent from an iPhone, but is it mine? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
On Dec 16, 2011, at 3:59 AM, David W. Morris wrote: If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit on my Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac, but don't know what is the easiest, or most popular way of importing my video content. canopus' ADVC300 worked great for me, external processing power and nice bridge between a VCR and my Quicksilver 2002 Dual 1GHz. a bit expensive ... but u get what u pay 4 ... http://www.grassvalley.com/products/advc300 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
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I've used a couple of Elgato devices that input S or composite video and send it to a Mac via USB2. I used an earlier product and later the EyeTV 250 Plus. At the time I bought it, it said it required a G4 or higher but when my G4 died in the middle of a project I discovered a G3 worked with both the hardware and software On Dec 16, 12:59 am, David W. Morris bbh...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit on my Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac, but don't know what is the easiest, or most popular way of importing my video content. Thanks, AmigaDave MorphOS2.7 MacOSX Leopard on 1.5GHz G4 MacMini Dual 1.42GHz G4 PowerMac, MorphOS3.0 beta MacOSX Leopard on 1.67GHz G4 PowerBooks Leopard on Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
TBH i just record the tape on my hard disk PVR and transfer to DVD. Stick the DVD in your mac and get editing. Martin N At 08:59 16/12/2011, you wrote: If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit on my Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac, but don't know what is the easiest, or most popular way of importing my video content. Running MorphOS v2.6 (Nov 2010) on Mac Mini, Moderator of MiniDisc,amithlonopen,bwfc Yahoogroups -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit I have tried the All in Wonder to digitize video and didn't really like it. It is getting long in tooth and I had dropped frames. the canopus ADVC300 is highly rated. I didn't buy one when my surplus dealer had a bunch for about $100 and am regretting it. It is one of the most recommended methods to dump video. Recently I bought a Sony 350 Digital 8 camcorder with a firewire out that I am hoping will work for my old Hi8 tapes. I have a lot to edit also. -- Paxton Hoag Astoria, OR USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
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On Dec 16, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Paxton wrote: Recently I bought a Sony 350 Digital 8 camcorder with a firewire out that I am hoping will work for my old Hi8 tapes. I have a lot to edit also. I don't know if the Digital 8 camcorder will play Hi8 tapes or not, but I do know that most Sony Digital 8 can be made to pass-thru analog video and output digital video as if they are an analog-to- digital converter device. You plug-in the analog device to the RCA jacks on the digital camcorder and use a Firewire cable for the output. On some lower model camcorders you need to modify the firmware to enable the pass-thru function. This isn't commonly known, but most Sony digital camcorders within a range of identical looking models are actually identical camcorders with more functions enabled thru the firmware only. You can take a cheaper model and modify it to the same as a more expensive model if you know the correct modification to firmware. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
I don't know if the Digital 8 camcorder will play Hi8 tapes or not, but I do know that most Sony Digital 8 can be made to pass-thru analog video and output digital video as if they are an analog-to-digital converter device. You plug-in the analog device to the RCA jacks on the digital camcorder and use a Firewire cable for the output. The Digital 8s will play Hi-8 tapes, at least the high end ones will. I didn't know you could modify some with firmware. I have a JVC DV camcorder with pass through and it does work as mentioned above. I did a test with my G4 Quicksilver and it worked but it was a lot of cabling and my only Hi-8 source camcorder had mono audio, one of the reasons I went looking for a 300 series Sony Camcorder. -- Paxton Hoag Astoria, OR USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
