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VideoMate c500 PCI DV/Analog Capture Card Overview Download Reviews

PCI Interface Digital Firewire & Analog Video/Audio Capture Card with Corel VideoStudio 11 SE & Corel DVD MovieFactory 5 SE

Introduction

Compro VideoMate C500 capture card is an PCI interface analog video/audio input and capture device that can convert analog video/audio from your DV camcorder, V8, VHS tapes, DVD recorder, VCD Players, and camera. In addition to the standard analog input, it also comes with two IEEE1394 ports, one external and one internal for the digital transfer of video or audio files. This allows the capture of video from DV, and D8. Easily plugs into any PCI slots on PC, the Compro VideoMate C500 imports all your TV recordings, home video recordings, favorite videotapes and any other video/audio collections into your hard disk.

For creating your own movie and DVD titles, VideoMate C500 is bundled with the powerful video editing and DVD authoring software, the Corel VideoStudio 11 SE and DVD MovieFactory 5 SE. The Corel VideoStudio 11 SE provides an easy-to-use and friendly video editing interface and the movie wizard can help you to create movie quickly. Multi-Trim Editor feature to extract multiple segments from video for further editing. AccuCut Editing with Timeline zoom let you quickly find the exact frame to start trimming. To improve the video quality, VideoStudio 11 SE also provide the useful Auto Color & Tone correction, DeBlock filter, DeSnow filter, and Anti-Shack filter to easily fix common video problems. The Corel DVD MovieFactory 5 SE provides a one-step DVD creation solution; you can make your own DVD or VCD by selecting theme style, picking customizable effects, using quick way to trim the long video clips and burning video from various sources to DVDs without occupying the hard disk space.

The Compro VideoMate C500 is coupled with the Corel VideoStudio 11 SE and Corel DVD MovieFactory 5 SE to simplify the digitize process and keep your happy memories forever.

Key Features
  • Capture video and save to hard disk or directly burn to VCD, DVD
  • PCI interface for desktop PC
  • Provides two IEEE1394 inputs
  • Built-in 2 DV/1394 connectors (On bracket side x1, on-board x1)
  • Provide S-Video, composite video, and stereo audio inputs
  • Bundled with Corel VideoStudio 11 SE and Corel DVD MovieFactory 5 SE to create your own movies with ease.
  • Movie Wizard is ideal for users new to video editing. Select from attractive themes and let auto-editing create a professional opening sequence for you.
  • Multi-Trim Editor to extract multiple segments from videos for further editing.
  • Fix Common Video problems easily with Auto Color & Tone correction, DeBlock Filter, DeSnow Filter, and Anti-Shake filter to stabilizes video for better looking movies.
  • Create 16:9 Widescreen and 4:3 standard menu for playback on any TV.
Software

Corel VideoStudio 11 SE

Corel VideoStudio 11 SE is an easy-to-use video editing and DVD authoring software that lets anyone create and share great-looking videos, slideshows and DVDs. You can cut down the editing time with timesaving Wizards, or get creative with easy hands-on tools. Put your video on DVD, tape or the Web, to share with family and friends.

  • VideoStudio Editor gives you all the tools you need to produce great-looking home movies. Follow an easy, step-by-step workflow that lets you spend your time being creative rather than learning technical editing.
  • Movie Wizard is ideal for users new to video editing. Select from attractive themes and let auto-editing create a professional opening sequence for you. Instantly produce entertaining photo slideshows with Smart Pan & Zoom. You’ll have a complete movie in only three steps.
  • Expandable Preview Screen features one of the largest preview windows of any video editor, so you can see how your finished movie will look.
  • Multi-Trim Editor to extract multiple segments from videos for further editing.
  • AccuCut Editing with Timeline Zoom lets you quickly find the exact frame to start trimming.
  • Fix Common Video problems easily with Auto Color & Tone correction, DeBlock Filter, DeSnow Filter,  and Anti-Shake filter to stabilizes video for better looking movies.
  • Create 16:9 Widescreen and 4:3 standard menu for playback on any TV.

Corel DVD MovieFactory 5 SE

  • Trim your video to make it shorter, and rearrange clips as needed.
  • Add video clips and photos to create mixed-media video and slideshows.
  • Add titles to suit your production. Title size, position and style can be modified on-screen.
  • Change background music if you like, adding your favorite music.
  • Selectable for 16:9 or 4:3 PC monitors – make full use of all that extra screen space if you are using a widescreen monitor.
Hardware
Package Contents
  • VideoMate C500 PCI DV/Analog PCI Capture Card
  • Driver CD
  • Corel VideoStudio 11 SE software CD
  • Corel DVD MovieFactory 5  SE software CD
  • Low-profile bracket
  • Start Up Guide
  • 1 to 3 adaptor with S-video, composite video and stereo audio inputs
  • 3.5mm phone jack to red/white RCA jack cable
System Requirements
  • CPU: P4 2.0 GHz or above
  • Graphics card supports DirectDraw and DirectX 9.0
  • Sound card or on-board sound chip
  • Memory:512 MB or 1GB depending on the system configuration
  • CD-ROM for install software
  • Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7 x86/x64
 
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