Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Introduction • Page 4
Introduction
Congratulations!
Now you can enjoy the benefits of editing in DV (Digital Video) format without the expense
of a DV camcorder or deck. You can also conver t your creations back to analog formats for
sharing with people who do not have DV equipment. You can even conver t material from
one format to another without using a computer.
The DV Advantage
DV is an excellent format for capturing, editing and archiving video. It offers professional
quality without the expensive and complicated computer equipment previously required for
video editing.
Many editing programs can conver t DV material to other formats for output to DVD, Video
CD and Super Video CD, CD-ROM, E-mail and the web. Many people prefer to work in DV
for quality and speed, then conver t their finished projects to other formats.
The Need for Analog
Despite the growing popularity of DV, many people already have analog equipment. In fact,
sales of analog camcorders and VCRs are expected to remain strong for the next few
years. The Hollywood DV-Bridge gives you the best of both worlds – the advantages of DV
and the compatibility of analog.
