Firewire (IEEE 1394) and Video Links
Hardware & Software - Analog Capture Devices - Video Users Forums - Video Capture, Editing & Encoding Software - DV Cameras - Freeware & Shareware
Do you have a $2000 digital video camera connected to a $2000 computer that's not working? This page was designed with DellTalk Forum users in mind, but anyone who is having Firewire or IEEE 1394 DV problems can find some useful information as well. Here are some helpful links to help you with your digital video problems:
These links are primarily for PC desktop users. If you have a question about Dell Precision Workstation Video and Video Capture, you should try posting your question HERE. If you need Basic DV Information, or you have DV problems, click HERE.
DivX Codecs - If you have video files from the internet that do not play on your Windows Media Player, or you get sound but no video, you probably need DivX codecs. These video clips usually have a .AVI file extention.
ADS Technologies - Manufacturers of PYRO firewire cards. Helpful info on IEEE 1394 problems.
Dazzle Multimedia - Looks like Pinnacle Systems owns them.
Pinnacle Systems - Pinnacle runs the spectrum from entry level to high end video capture and editing systems. Click HERE for the Pinnacle Consumer Webboard.
ATI - Manufacturers of computer graphics cards. If you are using a firewire card in conjunction with an ATI video card, you will probably need to go to the ATI website sooner or later.
Canopus - Manufacturers of higher quality video capture and editing hardware and software. The ADVC 100 is a popular video analog/digital capture system. Check HERE for Canopus ADVC 100 problems with Dell computers.
AVer Media - PCI TV tuners and PVRs. Firewire cards, external USB2.0 capture devices.
Texas Instruments - Manufacturers of the chip that powers many firewire cards.
Hauppauge - Manufacturers of WinTV video capture devices and digital TV recievers.
Adaptec - Firewire cards and notebook adapters.
Siig, Inc. - Firewire and USB PCI cards, hubs and Memory Card readers.
Granite Digital - Firewire hardware for PCs and laptops.
Tom's Hardware - A well-known site for information on computer hardware.
VideoHelp.com - Information on Video CDs and DVDs. Lots of computer video info and links. One of the best sites for computer video information.
CDRW Help - Information and helpful tips regarding CD and DVD installation and operation with Dell computers.
Desktop Video Information - About.com's Desktop Video website.
VIDEOGUYS - Online Desktop Video Guide and DVD Cookbook. Part of The Electronic Mailbox - Computer based video editing gear.
Digital Digest - DVD, DivX, video encoding information and forums. Video software downloads, movie trailers and links.
DV.com - Website for DV Magazine. Reviews and information regarding digital video.
DV & Firewire Central - Info on firewire, DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, etc. Tips on editing. Hardware info and reviews.
External Capture Devices and Converters - These are external capture devices, sometimes known as "breakout boxes" or "BOBs", that capture analog video and input to your computer via a firewire or USB port.
Canopus - Manufacturers of higher quality video capture and editing hardware and software. The ADVC 100 is a popular video analog/digital capture system.
Data Video - The DAC-100 is a bi-directional DV converter.
ADS Technologies - The Pyro A/V Link is a component and analog DV converter.
Pinnacle Systems - The MovieBox DV is available in firewire and USB. Other Pinnacle Studio packages have capture devices as part of the video editing package.
AVer Media - The DVD EZMaker USB2.0 converts analog video to MPEG2.
Turtle Beach - The Video Advantage PCI is not an external breakout box, but is an analog and firewire capture system that uses a PCI card and panel that fits in an empty drive bay.
VideoHelp.com - One of the best computer video forums.
Rage3D - If you own an ATI video card, or are thinking of buying one, this is the best source of information. The Rage3D forum is the place to go for ATI user information and tweaking.
EZBoard Forum - Forum moderated by John Powers on PYRO firewire cards, Ulead Video Studio and Adobe Premiere information and tips and other valuable information about digital video.
WWUG - World Wide Users Groups. Here you can find information on just about anything related to video, video production, video related hardware and software-pretty much everything dealing with video and computers.
DV.com Forums - These forums are geared towards the more experienced or professional videographer.
Video Capture, Editing and Encoding Software
Adobe Premiere - Widely used video editing software. A little more than an entry level video editor needs, a little less than some big buck professional programs, Premiere is the way to go for many serious video producers. Premiere Elements is an entry level editing program that has many of the features of Premiere Pro at a fraction of the cost. The Adobe Premiere Users Forum is an interactive forum for questions about Adobe Premiere.
Ulead - Home of Ulead Video Studio and Media Studio Pro. Ulead Video Studio software comes bundled with many firewire cards. Ulead Video Studio is geared for the entry level to intermediate user, more than adequate for producing web video and getting started on a Hollywood career as a video producer. The Ulead Web Forum is an interactive forum for users of Ulead software.
Pinnacle Systems - Pinnacle runs the spectrum from entry level to high end video capture and editing systems.
Sony Media Software - Maker of Vegas Video editing software and Acid Pro audio editor.
Roxio - VideoWave is the video editing software from this company. VideoWave is used primarily by the entry level to intermediate user, suitable for web video and easy to use for a budding moviemaker. The Roxio Users Forum is an interactive forum for MGI VideoWave users.
Avid - Higher end software used by broadcast professionals. They do offer a free DV capture and editing program called Avid Free DV. It will only export back to your camera and produce Quicktime movie files.
Virtual Dub - Widely used video capture freeware.
TMPGEnc - MPEG encoder.
WinDV - Nice little free DV input and output program.
Virtual VCR - Small, free and versatile DirectShow video capture application designed to work with TV tuner and video capture cards that have WDM drivers.
MPEG X - VCD, DVD, DivX, MP3 and CD-R software.
SVCD Forum - Network 54 SVCD forum.
Nicky Guides - Nicky Pages Digital Guides
Doom9 - Lots of detailed DVD, DivX and DV info.
Windows Movie Makers - Basic info for using Microsoft Windows Movie Maker.
Windows Media Player - Help for Windows Media Player Problems.
CamcorderInfo.com - Comprehensive website for comsumer and pro camcorders. Camcorder user forums.
Canon - Sony - Panasonic - Hitachi - Sharp - JVC
Photo Support Resources - Links to digital video and still camera manufacturers. From Photographic Support Systems.
Freeware
& Shareware Sites - Use your best judgement
here
Please keep in mind that this is a public service information post. It is here to help PC users find information and support for their digital video cameras, video capture and editing systems. If you have any specific complaints or technical questions about hardware or software, contact the manufacturer directly or join one of the many digital video forums listed above.
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