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Summary: Everything you need for digital editing
Review: This package is GREAT. It includes the PCI card for the desktop, the Firewire cable to the camera (which cameras usually don't come with), and nice software package that allows you to all the most common types of editing (including the storyline functionality). It allows you to send the edited video back to your camera. Basically, it has everything it takes to do video editing with your IEEE 1394 ready camcorder! - I only just got it, and I have already had a lot of fun with it.It took me about 2 hours to install the card, the driver, the software package, listen to the illustrated tutorial, and to get sufficiently familiar with the software that I could make a nice little edited video. Caveats:
- Installing the PCI card requires opening your desktop, and if you have never seen the inside of your computer, you may want to consult with someone who has. Instructions are included, though, and it isn't rocket science. - When you become a sophisticated video artist, you may want to upgrade the software, but the average user, the included software is absolutely fine. - Make sure you check out the hardware and operating system (Windows 98 or higher) requirements. Also, you need some hard disk space to play with videos. - Make sure your camera has the IEEE 1394 4 pin DV connection. - They raised the price since I got it, but I still think it is a good deal. Have fun with it!
Steen
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