User manual ADS TECH INSTANT VIDEO PCI PTV-390

[. . . ] There are different video compression schemes and each one analyzes the video stream in a different way. Each video compression method has the general goal of reducing the overall size of the finished video file while retaining video quality but each video compression method may have a different application goal, such as producing video for satellite TV transmission, video e-mail, DVD video or getting as much video on a standard CD. The result is that there are different video compression formats for different purposes and applications. Because Instant Video PCI brings raw, uncompressed video into your PC via the PCI port on your Windows XP machine it can be used to compress video in to virtually any video compression/decompression (video codec) installed on your computer that is Microsoft Direct Show compliant. [. . . ] VideoStudio also offers more than a hundred transition effects, professional titling capabilities and simple soundtrack creation tools. To make a movie production, first capture footage from a camcorder or another video source. You can then trim the captured videos, arrange their order, apply transitions, and add overlays, animated titles, voiceover narration, and background music. VSP), which contains information on the path location of the clips and how the movie has been put together. After you have finished your movie production, you can burn it to a VCD. You can also output your movie as a video file for playback on the computer. VideoStudio Editor provides a step-by-step workflow that makes creating movies simple and easy. This section introduces you to the VideoStudio Editor interface and briefly explains the steps involved in creating a movie. Refer to the succeeding chapters for more in-depth information on each step. 3 Options Panel Contains controls, buttons, and other information that you can use to customize the settings of the selected clip. Once a project is opened in VideoStudio, video can be recorded directtly to your computer's hard disk in the Capture Setup. Footage from a video tape can be captured as a single file or automatically divided into multiple files. The Effect Step lets you add transitions between video clips in your project. The Overlay Step allows you to superimpose one clip over another to create a picture-in-picture effect. No movie would be complete without opening titles, captions and closing credits. In the Title Step, you can create animated text titles or choose from various presets in the Library. The Audio Step lets you select and record music files from one or several CD-ROM drives attached to your computer. When your movie is complete, you can create a video file for sharing on the Web or output the movie on tape, DVD, or CD in the Share Step. Note: These steps do not necessarily need to be followed in the order that they are presented. The Menu Bar provides various commands for customizing VideoStudio, opening and saving movie projects, working with individual clips, and more. 1) On the "Format" pull down menu make sure that you select "DivX". You can change the video resolution and video bit rate settings to adjust for quality and also the file size of your video capture project. [. . . ] This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. fCC Information: Federal communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ]