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Summary: not worth the effort for video editing
Review: I bought this card initially to use as a capture device in conjunction with an older camcorder. I was attracted by the video editing capability as a secondary use, thinking it might be fun. It's true that it is buggy, but if you go to the Pinnacle website, the support area has lots of info on how to work around them. Check it out before you buy! And after you've spent hours getting it to work right, the resulting edited video is never as good quality-wise as the original analog recording. Could be fun for the patient, determined hobbyist with a tight budget, though. If you are serious about video, spend the extra bucks on high end video editing software, or wait for writable DVD cameras. Additionally, the card does not support CUseeMe, only Netmeeting.
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Summary: Once installed, this is a VERY useful tool.
Review: I used the DC10PLUS to create student films and web content. This card propelled me way past the "two VCR and a pause button" editing of my fellow students. By digitizing the video before you edit, you can easily adjust your clips down to the frame, with no tape jumps.Don't let the lack of audio jacks worry you, either. The DC-10PLUS works with your existing sound card for capturing and playback. For its price, you get a lot of use from this little card. The fact that it has to be installed inside the computer can scare off the tech-shy, but if you're handy with a screwdriver and follow the instructions, you should have no problem. Either that, or call up one of your computer-geek friends. They need to get out of the house sometime.
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Summary: This board is wonderful!
Review: If Jesus had a capture card, it would surely be this one. Maybe not...but still...it's just a wonderful card ($$ and NOT too expensive! $$). It's just great. Although...I've read many complaints about the software having loads of bugs and such...and about how sometimes the audio goes out of sync w/ the video...but I haven't had those problems. I'm completely satisfied w/ the DC10plus. So yeah. If you really would like a good quality capture card at a looooow price ("cheap" compared to those thousand dollar ones) then go out and get yourself a DC10plus.
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Summary: Don't Do It!
Review: It looks great & has potential but.....I wasted way too much time trying to work the bugs out! Audio & Video was always out of sync..... Too many crashes! If you want frustration....buy this!
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Summary: Problems,Problems Problems!!
Review: The concept is great and so is the price. This card and its software are full of problems! If you are enjoy computer crashes and rebooting every 15 minutes than buy, otherwise stay away. After several weeks trying to find the problem (thinking it was my computer) I managed to find on the web site that this card does not work well with Compaq Presarios and IBM Abtivas. This could not be any more correct. If you have one of these computers do not waste your money!
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Summary: Excellent buy for those wishing to start and learn video
Review: This card is great value for the price, just make sure you meet the manufacturer's specifications (pinnaclesys.com). The software is very intuitive/user friendly and extremely easy to use. The only drawback to this card is that it uses and is limited to the proprietary software made by Pinnacle for the editing, and once you become proficient (and you will) at editing with this system, you will want to upgrade to other software and then will run into snags. The output quality is excellent - I have actually produced instructional tapes which I then sold - especially when you consider the cost of the card.
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Summary: THE BUGGIEST SOFTWARE EVER WRITTEN!
Review: We should have been warned off this product with Video Director 200, which we have owned for two years and are constantly battling. But because of price and the fact it is supposed to be perfect for editing home videos, we tried it. What a waste of a whole weekend! The board isn't bad, but the software crashes constantly. The worst instance was when it crashed, and not only corrupted the entire script (2 hours work at least) but all the titles which were saved as separate files (5-6 hours minumum). In 10 seconds most of the weekend was shot, and for no reason. AVOID THIS LIKE THE PLAGUE. I wish I could offer a better suggestion but I'm afraid I haven't found one yet. Good luck getting this to work in anything that resembles a consistant matter.
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