Questions & Answers for Elgato Video Capture
68 Questions from the Community
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Is this compatible with the QTKit Framework ?
I'm a developper and I am working on an application that is already using the QTKit Framework to get video feed from webcams. I want to change the input device for a more sophisticated camera that only outputs with Composites.
Is this device compatible with QTKit so I don't need to change to code to be able to record what's comming from the new camera system?- Asked by Benoit L from Mascouche
- Mar 20, 2013
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Will the Elgato work with a 1996 JVC GR-AX 94 camcorder? It has a white and yellow outlet. I want to transfer the video to my iMac OS 10.8.2 MLion
- Asked by Mary S from Conyers
- Nov 27, 2012
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AnswerI haven't used this capture device yet, but there is no reason why it shouldn't work. Your camcorder has a composite video output (yellow) and a mono audio output (white), which should be accepted by the Elgato capture.
- Answered by Darren S
- Feb 4, 2013
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The red input on the elgato is for the right hand stereo channel , if your video has just yellow and white output then these are the video output and one channel mono sound output , just connect these up and ignore the red and this will function properly.
- Answered by Matthew R
- Mar 12, 2010
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Can the Elgato video capture module be used on a iPad 2
I purchased the Elgato Video capture module because it was advertised to work with the iPad2. However, I can't get it to install or function with my iPad. Help.
David- Asked by David H from Arco
- Feb 16, 2013
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What is the difference between Elgato and Roxio Easy VHS to DVD (Mac)
I have found a similar product "Roxio Easy VHS to DVD (Mac)" that claims to do a similar job to the Elgato in terms of capturing AV (Vhs) video but is £30 cheaper. Is there any additional benefits to the Elgato worth the additional cost?
- Asked by Mark C
- Jan 20, 2010
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Best AnswerThe Elgato-branded device outputs MPEG-4 video, while the Roxio device outputs MPEG-2 files (the same format as commercial DVDs).
From - Tim E Robertson "Publisher MyMac"- Answered by Greg H from Buford
- Dec 3, 2011
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Can I use motion detection software with Elgato Video Capture?
- Asked by David E from Eastbourne,
- Nov 18, 2009
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AnswerThe Video Capture has its own software application that must be used when capturing. It cannot 'feed' directly into other software.
- Answered by Mike E
- Nov 24, 2009
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Can I use the Elgato hardware/software system to capture audio from cassette tapes as well as video/audio from home videos and VHS tapes??
If the Elgato system is not applicable, what is available to capture just audio, for use on my iPhone via my Mac? Thanks!
- Asked by Peter S from Austin
- Oct 17, 2009
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Best AnswerNo, the Video Capture is designed to capture video and audio. It's not suitable for audio-only captures.
But for capturing audio, you don't need a separate device. All Macs have audio inputs so you can just connect your audio device to the Mac's input and use QuickTime Player or GarageBand to capture the sound.
Mike Evangelist
Elgato- Answered by Mike E
- Oct 24, 2009
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Can the resulting clips be imported to Final Cut Pro X?
I would like to import from an analogue source so that I can edit clips in Final Cut Pro X. Will this work for me?
- Asked by Peter S
- Nov 4, 2012
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Will it maintain the timestamp when recording video from a camcorder?
I want to maintain the timestamp from my DV camcorder and have been looking for a solution. When I transfer the video digitally through a high speed cable to my iMac the timestamp is saved as a separate file. I need to be able to save a video file that contains the video and shows the timestamp together. Thank you.
- Asked by Frank Z from Minooka
- Oct 22, 2012
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can I capture audio-only (cassette deck, phono turntable)?
- Asked by George C from Denver
- Apr 28, 2010
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Best AnswerNote that you'll need to use a pre-amp if capturing from turntable. The signals are too weak to do basic line-in recording. If you're just interested in capturing audio you can just run RCA out on your device to the 1/8" stereo "line in" on your computer & record using Garage Band, or any other audio recording software. Adapters are cheap.
USB turntables are another option.- Answered by Rob G R from Kitchener
- Jul 19, 2010
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can i use this to capture my xbox or ps3 gameplay
i want to buy somthing to capture my video games and i want to know if this will work or if there is somthing better
- Asked by Laurie H from Stamford
- Jul 30, 2010
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Best AnswerYes, I use it for that. The best you will get is 480p though, plus you can't stream with it. I would recommend "Black Magic" instead. $50.00 more and you can record 720p, plus stream to justin.tv or ustream.
- Answered by Erik R from Hopkins
- Nov 20, 2010
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Try with Elagato Eye TV USB and other portable devices. They are for Macs
- Answered by Chirayu B from Tarneit
- Jun 27, 2012
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Can I use Elgato video capture to transfer content from Sky+HD?
- Asked by Stuart B from Colchester
- Dec 14, 2009
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AnswerYes this would work fine, but you won't be able to copy in HD of course, it would be downscaled to 480i/576i
- Answered by Stephen M
- Mar 20, 2012
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Can I capture video from camcorder?
I want to use some raw video[.dv] from my Sony Camcorder to make a movie using iMovie on my iMac.
- Asked by Clarence G from Suffolk
- Oct 7, 2012
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To transfer from vhs player to mac what cables would I require or does it come absolutely complete??
- Asked by George P
- Nov 5, 2009
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Best AnswerYou'll need cables to connect your VCR (or whatever video source you're using) to the Video Capture. These can be standard RCA video and audio cables, or s-video and RCA audio, depending on your source devices outputs.
Mike Evangelist
Elgato- Answered by Mike E
- Nov 24, 2009
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Will this device work with AVMixer Pro 1.5?
I'd like to add a live camera to my VJ rig, and I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with live video capture in AVMixer Pro 1.5?
I'm currently running Lion 10.7.1- Asked by Michael P M from Corona
- Oct 5, 2011
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I want to broadcast live to the web using my camcorder what do I use
- Asked by Jeff S from Barooga
- Oct 10, 2012
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Can you transfer Beta movies with this product?
Elgato Video Capture
- Asked by Susan D from Clearwater
- Sep 17, 2010
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Does the Elgato EyeTV Hydrid allow you to transfer VHS movies or is the Elgato Video Capture better suited?
- Asked by Derek G from Toronto
- Oct 9, 2009
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Best AnswerYes, the Hybrid can be use to capture from VHS tapes as well. There a some differences between the way the Hybrid does it, and the Video Capture.
• The Hybrid captures in MPEG-2 format, which is great if you want to go directly to DVD (using Toast for example), but it's not easy to edit and requires recompression to use in iTunes or iMovie.
• The Video Capture captures directly to MPEG-4/H.264 format, so the files are immediately ready to go into iTunes or iMovie, and can be synced to iPods, iPhones and Apple TVs with no further conversion.
• The software for the Video Capture makes the process somewhat simpler than using the Hybrid within EyeTV.
Mike Evangelist
Elgato- Answered by Mike E
- Oct 11, 2009
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