ADS Technologies USBAV-708 INSTANT VIDEOMPX, User Manual

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Quick Start Guide
When working with video it is likely that you will require a variety of tools to
achieve the best possible results. There are some processes for which
dedicated-purpose tools can be invaluable in the world of digital video. Most
notable of these tools by far is
VirtualDub .
VirtualDub is, as its name suggests, a dubbing application. Although it does not
incorporate all of the functionality typically associated with commercial video
editing applications (such as easy DVD conversion, programmable digital VCR,
video transition effects etc.), it specializes in dubbing operations. With it you can
cut, splice, dub, and convert video between formats - as well as performing
numerous handy filtering effects. VirtualDub is an essential tool in anyone's
arsenal - but not only is it powerful, it is also remarkably simple to use.
In this quick start guide you will be learning the basics of VirtualDub while using it
to create your very first DivX videos. Until you have completed this part of the
guide you should simply follow the instructions precisely and resist the temptation
to explore other features.
Before we begin you will need to download the VirtualDub software as it is not
included with this guide. Don’t panic! One of VirtualDub’s many virtues is that it is
an open-source project and available at no cost (although the author does accept
donations). The download is also very small, you can find it at this address:
http://virtualdub.sourceforge.net
Download the VirtualDub .zip file and extract its entire contents to a new folder
on your hard drive. No formal installation procedure is required. For this guide we
shall be using VirtualDub version 1.5.4, however you will likely find any later
version to be almost identical in terms of the interface.
You will also need a pre-existing sample .avi or .mpg file to work with in this
guide. We recommend a short file taken from a reliable source (such as CD-
ROM) that is unlikely to be corrupt or otherwise damaged.
Introducing VirtualDub