Capture from HDV Camcorder

HDV camcorders are also quite popular among video enthusiasts, as they record in a digital format that does not require conversion before being used on a computer, and often provide a number of advanced recording options. You can capture scenes from your HDV camcorder into PowerDirector. The procedure is described below.

To capture a single scene from a HDV camcorder, do this:

Note: Make sure your camcorder is in VCR mode before capturing.

1. Click to open Capture mode.

2. Click to open the HDV camcorder capture function. (You may have to wait a few moments as PowerDirector switches devices.)

3. Locate the position at which you would like to begin capturing. You may do this in one of the following ways:
   • Use the playback buttons.

   • Drag the time slider.

   • Enter a timecode, then click to seek to that timecode.

4. Set your capture options (if necessary). See Capture Options.

5. Click to begin capture. The video plays in the preview window as you capture.
   • Click to stop capture before completion.

6. Enter a name in the dialog box that appears. The clips you have captured appear in the Captured Clips area.