faitor 0 #1 January 23, 2002 I'm sure this is simple but I can't figure it out. I have Win98 on my desktop. I want to capture DV from my PC-9. The problem I am having is that I can't get anything over 20min in length. Memory size is not a problem. I know there is a limit to file size. Is there any way around this? What do I need to do so I can capture a whole tape at once? Thanks for any feedback. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 January 23, 2002 What software are you using? Some of the lower end software packages won't allow videos over a certain length. Also, you may want to check the online documentation of the software you running to see if this is the case or if there is merely a setting you have to change to allow you. Remember, videos take a crap-load of HD space, so be mindful of that(I've had videos take over 6gb before).Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.-General George Patton- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #3 January 23, 2002 File size is usually your limiting factor. Not sure there's a lot you can do about it. Bunch of small captures? Or change OS. Make sure you're using FAT32 - that should help a little.See if this works...Mac OSHFS2 GBMac OSHFS+1000 GBWindows Me , 98 SE, 98FAT 2 GBWindows Me , 98 SE, 98FAT324 GBWindows 2000, NTNTFSI000 GBPinnacle Systems has Studio 7, a nice little video editing package that will let you capture in "preview mode" - it takes up a lot less space on your drive, and you can capture an hour or 2 at a time. The down side - when you make your final product, it'll ask you to put the tapes you used back in, so I can recapture the clips you use full quality.I ain't happy, I'm feeling gladI got sunshine, in a bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #4 January 23, 2002 Batch capture, then stitch it back together.I use win 98se ans yes its a pain in the butt, however with frame accurate capturing its not that bad...Cya d Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WmLauterbach 0 #5 January 30, 2002 wild blue is all over it....if you have win98 and a fat 32 hard drive... you will only be able to capture a limited amount of video... if you are using pinnacle software it limits you to an 18 minute movie Thats easy to get around though......Your average "song" is only 3-5 minutes long. Make a few videos 3-5 minutes long instead of on long one that is 25 .... as you finish one .... upload it to vhs, deleted teh residual.... and start over again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #6 January 30, 2002 Yeah wildblue is right there is a 2 gig file size limit on win98, which at full DV resolution will give you about 8-9 minutes of flickery with CD quality sound. As suggested in a previous post its best to edit and play with movies in short chunks.CyaD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
