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loss of clarity, digital tape to computer

Mar 14, 2006 2:14AM PST

Sony TRV280(Dig8)-beautiful video on tape and as played thru TV. But, after capturing to computer (via firewire), we observed a dramatic loss of quality, both color and sharpness...why?

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Could be your compression settings.
Mar 14, 2006 2:24AM PST

Try WINDV but be sure to not over compress.

Bob

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Win. Movie Maker vs. WinDV?
Mar 14, 2006 2:45AM PST

Bob, I have been using Windows Movie Maker because it's a no-brainer to use. Do you think it's the cause of the problem? I didn't really see any option to control ''compression'' in that program.

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I wouldn't be able to compare.
Mar 14, 2006 2:57AM PST

Windows Movie Maker is not usable for what I do. Windv is small, free and makes files that I can use in many ways.

Bob