How do I capture video from a Sony Camera (PowerDirector 11)?

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Tomfis

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Feb 20, 2023 21:47

My camera is shooting on Sony LP90 Digital 8 film

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tomasc

Senior Contributor Joined: Aug 25, 2011 12:33 Messages: 6464 Offline

Feb 21, 2023 00:56

Quote My camera is shooting on Sony LP90 Digital 8 film

Capture with the IEEE Firewire port on your pc with a cable attached to the 4 pin firewire port on your Sony D8 camcorder.

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tomasc

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Feb 21, 2023 00:57

That is the best quality capture available if you use the appropriate pc or added the appropriate firewire card to the pc if needed.

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BarryTheCrab

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Feb 21, 2023 06:06

If using firewire then you will have best results capturing with WinDV or Scenalyzer, both free, and the captured video will be easily ingested into any version of PD.
It is possible you can use S-Video out if your camcorder is so equipped, and using a USB converter dongle, so you can capture lossless in other free programs such as VirtualDub but unless you plan on extensive restoration stick with FireWire.

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