Pinnacle 8 - DV or MPEG capture?

17-03-2003, 10:04 PM

Hi,

In Pinnacle studio 8, if I want to capture video that is going to be burnt as a VCD, is there any need to capture in DV format or should I capture in MPEG format.

i.e. Would it make any difference to the final video, which of the 2 options I choose at the capture stage if the the final output is VCD.

Also, what is VCD output comparable to. Would it be as good as VHS or SVHS ?

Advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,
M.

17-03-2003, 11:26 PM

I think you'll find VCD to be not as good as VHS, I played around with this a bit at weekend and the biggest prolem is digital blocking on VCD, obviously when you transfer to VHS via a VCR you may get lower quality but it'll be smooth.

I found that capturing as MPEG then making SVCD produced excellent quality albeit a bit time slow.

Cheers
OG

17-03-2003, 10:04 PM	#1
mab25 Guest Posts: n/a	Pinnacle 8 - DV or MPEG capture? Advertisement Want to Advertise? Hi, In Pinnacle studio 8, if I want to capture video that is going to be burnt as a VCD, is there any need to capture in DV format or should I capture in MPEG format. i.e. Would it make any difference to the final video, which of the 2 options I choose at the capture stage if the the final output is VCD. Also, what is VCD output comparable to. Would it be as good as VHS or SVHS ? Advice would be appreciated. Thanks, M.
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17-03-2003, 11:26 PM	#2
OGIII Guest Posts: n/a	I think you'll find VCD to be not as good as VHS, I played around with this a bit at weekend and the biggest prolem is digital blocking on VCD, obviously when you transfer to VHS via a VCR you may get lower quality but it'll be smooth. I found that capturing as MPEG then making SVCD produced excellent quality albeit a bit time slow. Cheers OG
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