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So yes, the "composite" video output.
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Thanks Carl, I was mistaken about that, and thanks for pointing that out.
I'm using the A/V (RCA cable) out of my camera, which is transmitting an analog signal instead of the the digital for capture, and is transmitting exactly what is on my camcorder screen.
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None of the software recomended on this forum was an acceptable soution, but my original idea turned out to be the correct one, and this is it.
Dazzle Video Creator Plus HD
http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/Dazzle/Dazzle+Video+Archiving/Dazzle+Video+Creator+Plus+HD.htm
This should be the answer that you all give first from now on...
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Actually my camera also has component output, so I think it should work.
I'll be sure and post back either way.
Thanks again!
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I found this, and I wonder if I use it to import from the component out of my camcorder with the Date/Time stamp displayed it would do what I need done?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Pinnacle+-+Dazzle+Video+Creator+Plus+HD+Vi deo+Capture+Cable/9714371.p?id=1218156775760&skuId=9714371&st=composit e%20video%20pc&contract_desc=null
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Thanks Carl, but I don't think that's actually what I'm looking for. What I think I need is a component connector interface to import/capture video directly from my camcorder to my PC into PD8. Assuming this would capture the on screen date/time code.
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Thanks for the reply.
My AVCHD camcorder does have a component output, which I believe means that it's analog.
If I capture from this output with the time/date stamp visible, will this work for me?
And if so, what hardware would I need for my PC to import it?
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Apparently this function does not work with AVCHD files.
It looks like it has to be in the "RichVideo" format from what I can tell, but I may be misunderstanding this.
If it must be in the "RichVideo" format, I would hope there is a way for me to convert my AVCHD files to it so that I can use this function.
So far I've gotten nonsensical responses from the Cyberlink tech support on this. In fact the responses are so poor; I suspect they are coming from a non-native English language person. The piss-poor user's guide is no help either....
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I'm importing video from my AVCHD camcorder. The only way I see to do this is by selecting the "Import Media" button on the "Edit" pane, and navigation to the files.
These files import in the AVCHD H.264 AVC format.
I see in the user's guide and on the PowerDirector 8 FAQ page, that there is a way to display the Time/Date code in the video.
"Time Info
When a RichVideo video clip or an EXIF image is added to the timeline, the Time
Info button is enabled. Click the Time Info button to enable the date caption or
time code that was captured from the original camcorder or digital camera. You
may also add a text remark to your video or image if required."
It states that I must "Click the Time Info button to enable" this feature. The problem is I cannot find this button anywhere. Is it that I must change the file format of my video to "RichVideo" somehow or no? Is there any other way?
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