Phillip Meza wrote: > > Listers, I want import video into my supermac I need > suggestions on the "easiest" method of doing this... > > I have a bunch of Super 8 film that was transfered to > VHS format. I'd like to use iMovie to edit and put > together a new movie for my daughter. > > Has anyone done this? and what "tools" did you use? > Thank-you Phillip
------ Phillip - I'm in a similar situation, with super-8 film that has yet to transition to video along with a library of analog 8 tapes. >From what I've gathered thus far for our machines, firewire capability would be desirable and a more recent model of a Digital 8 or DV camcorder that has a pass through capability and firewire. Many folks already have such camcorders. The camcorder would be handy even if you have a more modern Apple machine with firewire. This would allow you to patch in your older video sources through the camcorder and then transfer to a HD so it can be edited, etc. and recorded back to whatever you choose, more then likely DVD. There are other components involved in this, such as a DVD recorder. And software for video editing, etc. such as Final Cut or a cheaper alternative. Minimal processor, video, drive specs to comfortably handle this task on a supermac could be discussed by others. I am not sure if it is possible to dump a 'raw' capture file straight onto DVD without involving an editing software. This topic appeared last year and there were many helpful posts, one of which is what I mention above on the video camera. Alan -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
