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Operating System -
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
Disk Space - 100 Mb available
Disk Space for installing our software. This does
not include storage space for video. System Memory - 1024
MB Available Ram (Minimum) *Note
about computers: Most computers sold today other
than "entry-level" computers, are more than
adequately equipped for video editing. Generally
speaking, mid-range computers available at Best Buy
and other retailers that are priced in the $650-$900
price range will have performance characteristics
that will deliver excellent results. We
maintain an online store at Amazon.com to assist our
customers in selecting and purchasing additional
items that are sometimes required, depending on the
computer that will be used. We will purchase and
package these items with our video editing products
to make the purchasing process more convenient.
Our Amazon store is located at
http://astore.amazon.com/compusportsonlin Optional Items
Video Card
For
Desktop computers : "Dedicated" (separate) video card - minimum 128MB Video Ram
For
Laptop computers: "DISCRETE" (as opposed to integrated) video memory or card - minimum 128MB Video Ram
Disk Storage Recommendations 1.
External disk drive for storing video files. The recommended capacity of an external disk drive is 120 GB or higher.
2. Choose hard drives with speeds of 7200 RPM for best results.
Video Camcorder Options 1.
Mini-DV Digital Camcorder
Increasingly difficult to find, these connect to
the PC with a "firewire" (1394) connection and record to "mini-dv"
tapes. A firewire connector can be added
to a computer inexpensively (See
our Amazon store)
2. Hard Drive and Flash Video
Camcorders
Now the most common type of video
camcorders, these camcorders connect to the PC
through a USB connection. Most store video in
a format that requires conversion and some include
software (ex: Cyberlink Power Director) that can
convert the video to the AVI format for video
editing. Video Conversion software can be added
inexpensively if necessary.
See our Amazon store
Video Capture Device and Software
DS Pyro A/V or Canopus 110 (May require "firewire"
card)
Startech USB Capture (May require
additional software)
Windows XP and Vista Users can use
Windows Movie Maker to capture video. Windows
7 users should use the a video editing suite from
companies like Cyberlink (Power Director) and Corel
(Video Studio) to capture video to DV-AVI format.
Video Conversion Software
Necessary for converting video from DVD's and some camcorders
that record to Hard Drives or Flash Memory.
Video conversion is included in most video editing suites
(Corel, Power Director, Nero, etc) and along with
our recommended DVD "Ripping" software, is available from CompuSports
on request.
Video Output Device 1. DVD "burner" and software to create DVD's.
2. USB Memory "stick" for distributing cutups
3. Video sharing web site for uploading cutups.
4. VCR or DVD Recorder connected to a Video Out port on
the computer
5. Smartboard or Video Projector
Printer - HP Laser Compatible (Optional for Easy-Scout Pro) |
