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ULEAD VIDEOSTUDIO USER GUIDE
Capturing MPEG video
Capturing video directly from your camcorder straight to MPEG is one of the most exciting
developments in computer video. Ulead VideoStudio gives you the flexibility to choose
MPEG-1 or MPEG-2, depending on your needs. MPEG-1 is usually recommended for older
computers or people who want to create VCDs. For MPEG-2, it is more suitable for those with
faster computers or people who want excellent DVD quality.
Notes:
• This feature is only available if the analog video capture card supports RGB 24 or YUV capture.
(Please see the manual for your capture card.) Once you have configured your hardware and
software, you can capture video using the standard procedures described on the preceding pages.
• IEEE 1394 interface card does not support MPEG video capture.
Setting up MPEG capture:
1
Connect your camcorder to the capture
card.
2
Turn on your camcorder and set it to Play
(or VTR / VCR) mode). See your
camcorder’s manual for specific
instructions.
3
Run Ulead VideoStudio.
4
Click the Global commands button and
select Change Capture Plug-in.
5
Select Ulead MPEG DirectShow
Capture Plug-in (or Ulead MPEG
VFW Capture Plug-in).
6
Click the Video menu button and select
Video Properties. Choose the type of
MPEG you would like to capture.
7
Capture your video as you normally
would. (See page 25 for details.)
Tip:
When you connect a new video device (such as a DV camcorder) that uses Microsoft DirectShow
driver to your computer, VideoStudio detects it automatically with a confirmation dialog box asking you
if you want to use the newly detected device. Just click OK to accept the change, without the need to
restart VideoStudio.