[M. oliver Watson]

Didn’t they use forced perspective in Lord of the Rings?

M. Oliver Watson

[M. oliver Watson]

Richard,
Thanks for answering my question. Unfortunately, I am very new at the digital media profession and perhaps my question was too basic for this forum. But, if I read you right, I must keep in mind which device my project will be viewed on based on the differences in technology. If I am correct, thank you for enlightening me. If not, pretend that I never posted my question and I’ll disappear into novice oblivion forever! Again, thanks a million!

M. Oliver Watson

[M. oliver Watson]

Jeffrey,
Thanks a million for answering my question in such simple terms. Due to a forced career change I have an opportunity to follow a dream. At fifty years old I’ve got a lot to learn, which means asking some pretty basic questions. Your reply was invaluable and the video clip was icing on the cake. I was under the impression that the whole reason for choosing one format over another was based on whether a project was being released on DVD and whether it would be seen on Big screen, wide screen, etc. I will take your advice on continuing to research the areas that you mentioned. Again, thank you! — Michael O. Watson

M. Oliver Watson

[M. oliver Watson]

Thanks a million, Phil. I hope you don’t mind the really basic questions because I’ve got a lot to learn. I really do appreciate it.

M. Oliver Watson

[M. oliver Watson]

Thanks! Now, how do I get that file onto a mac so I can import it. The file is over a gig, so I can’t use a thumb drive and an external hard drive needs to be formatted for either a mac or a PC, which, in either case would present a problem of getting it off of one and onto the other. I’m curious to see if it’s even possible. Thanks! — doinmabest

[M. oliver Watson]

Thanks for your prompt response. Unfortunately, I can’t see a vidcap dialogue box. I ‘m opening the capture video box in the file menu of Vegas 6.0. Then I’m given two options: use an internal or an external capture device. I tried both, but to no avail. Both give me a black prewiew screen with options pertaining to where I want to start my capturing. Then, nothing. I’m using a 4to6 pin wire to conect my JVC camvorder to my computer. So…what do I do? Could it have anything to do with hard drive space, or the path I’m using? Thanks! –Doinmabest

[M. oliver Watson]

Thanks for the speedy reply. I am using a 4to6 pin wire, but, unfortunately I’m not sure if its considered a 1394 connection ( I told you I was a novice) Anyway, I did have it hooked up to a power source and had it on play edit. I chose to start capture at the beginning of the tape, but I was asked two other options:use an external or an internal capturing device. I tried both. Both came up with the same results; a black preview window and no frame numbers shown in the lower right hand box. So…questions:

Does the fact that I can control my camcorder insure that I am using the right wire?

And which would be the right option to use; internal or external capturing device?

Is the capturing device referring to the camcorder, or software?

By the way, I am a first time user of creative cow and really love the concept. I’m passing it on. Thanks a million! –Doinmabest