Best Hardware and Software for TV Recording/Video Editing

MacDaddyGator · 08-19-2007, 01:23 PM

I want to be able to connect my TV cable signal to my computer and to be able to use the computer as a DVR. I also want to be able to make movies combining home video with TV video. I am building a new computer now. What do I need to be able to do this well?

poorman · 08-19-2007, 08:13 PM

A device called a Video Capture Card is what you are looking for. There are many different brands and makes. Features you are looking for are things like TV tuner, composite inputs/ S-video inputs, record live tv software.
Newegg has a huge selection with reviews and ratings to help you make a good choice.
Newegg.com - Buy Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! filed under
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MacDaddyGator · 08-20-2007, 01:08 AM

I am hoping that some of you that have this equipment might be able to recommend the better products.

EricB · 08-20-2007, 07:40 AM

the best product you hav never heard of and they are expensive. osprey, opticast, quartet, and canopus come to mind. they cost $500.00 to 6 grand. this is for professional editing. I use to have some of those cards.

they rest of the world will use a haupage or ati capture cards. try to get a pci express one if you can

08-19-2007, 01:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
MacDaddyGator True Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 130	Best Hardware and Software for TV Recording/Video Editing I want to be able to connect my TV cable signal to my computer and to be able to use the computer as a DVR. I also want to be able to make movies combining home video with TV video. I am building a new computer now. What do I need to be able to do this well?

08-19-2007, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
poorman True Techie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 207	Re: Best Hardware and Software for TV Recording/Video Editing A device called a Video Capture Card is what you are looking for. There are many different brands and makes. Features you are looking for are things like TV tuner, composite inputs/ S-video inputs, record live tv software. Newegg has a huge selection with reviews and ratings to help you make a good choice. Newegg.com - Buy Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! filed under Computer Hardware > Video Cards & Video Devices > Video Devices

08-20-2007, 01:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
MacDaddyGator True Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 130	Re: Best Hardware and Software for TV Recording/Video Editing I am hoping that some of you that have this equipment might be able to recommend the better products.

08-20-2007, 07:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
EricB Hard Core Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,534	Re: Best Hardware and Software for TV Recording/Video Editing the best product you hav never heard of and they are expensive. osprey, opticast, quartet, and canopus come to mind. they cost $500.00 to 6 grand. this is for professional editing. I use to have some of those cards. they rest of the world will use a haupage or ati capture cards. try to get a pci express one if you can __________________ The Ultimate Hard Drive Utility PowerMax 4.23. (It now has the ability to clean a Boot Sector virus on the quick erase option.) The best browser Netscape 8 Have you accidently delete something? Look here (trial. the better one) and here(free)

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