Looking To Buy Emc8 Will It Work For Me? Please Read!

[rbrozak]

Ok If people could help me out I would appreciate it. 3 years ago I got my new computer with Roxio Videowave Movie creator. I like it but I do have problems capturing as frames keep getting dropped left and right. So I want to try this EMC8. QUESTIONS.. 1) Is the video portion of this EMC8 as good, worse or better than the Videowave...2) Will this new one work with my computer with the same capture card and all other stuff and 3) WHAT ARE THE ODDS THAT IF THIS SOFTWARE IS COMPATIBLE AND I BUY IT THAT WHEN I CAPTURE VIDEO I LOSE THAT PROBLEM OF DROPPED FRAMES WHILE TRANSFERING?? Please if anyone has input I would GREATLY appreciate it!!

[jssilva]

You also failed to mention how much main memory you have in the computer. IMHO, if you are not planning on adding a DVD recorder to your setup, EMC8 would be overkill for what you are trying to do. If you are planning on buying a DVD recorder you should receive some form of basic software with it.

[sknis]

ANYONE????

 

Are you asking for a bottom line? Here is a cautious one. EMC 8 should work on your computer.

The concern I have is that you were dropping frames using a previous version. EMC 8 may not fix that and may make things worse. My suggestion is to try to find the problem in the first place using the earlier version. If you have a disc, you might try to repair or reinstall. Since it came with a burner, it is probably still around somewhere. If you have tried that and you still have dropped frames, try the following.

 

When you are capturing, you should have

1) shut down from the internet

2) gotten rid of any spy ware by running at least two anti-malware programs.

3) Degragged your hard drive that the program will save and work on

4) Rebooted

5) shut down all anti-spy and anti-virus ware.

6) shut down any power saving features such as your screen saver

7) gone into Windows and set your computer to best performance (Windows/Control panel/system/advanced/performance - set that to best)

6) Once you start capturing, do not use the computer for anything else until the capture is done

 

If the original tape has visual "noise" or are worn, it may be the fault of the tape and tape player and not one of your computer/capture. I had some 35 year old tapes like that finally had to give up. Others, I was able to cut out some real bad spots and put in a transition to cover the cut.

[miranda_network]

Ok If people could help me out I would appreciate it. 3 years ago I got my new computer with Roxio Videowave Movie creator. I like it but I do have problems capturing as frames keep getting dropped left and right. So I want to try this EMC8. QUESTIONS.. 1) Is the video portion of this EMC8 as good, worse or better than the Videowave...2) Will this new one work with my computer with the same capture card and all other stuff and 3) WHAT ARE THE ODDS THAT IF THIS SOFTWARE IS COMPATIBLE AND I BUY IT THAT WHEN I CAPTURE VIDEO I LOSE THAT PROBLEM OF DROPPED FRAMES WHILE TRANSFERING?? Please if anyone has input I would GREATLY appreciate it!!

 

 

What is the specs of your system?

 

EMC8 has a lot of cool features in the DVD & Video portions of the software.

 

What was the verion of the Roxio Videowave Software? Did you install the latest updates from Roxio.

[rbrozak]

What is the specs of your system?

 

EMC8 has a lot of cool features in the DVD & Video portions of the software.

 

What was the verion of the Roxio Videowave Software? Did you install the latest updates from Roxio.

 

Thanks for responding..I am so computer illiterate..How do I get my specs to post on here like all of you??

[ggrussell]

There are many things that can cause dropped frames. Having a computer that doesn't meet the requirements with CPU speed is top of that list.

 

We just added our system specs to the 'signature' part of our profiles. If you don't want to do that, just post the specs in a message.

[rbrozak]

ANYONE???

 

There are many things that can cause dropped frames. Having a computer that doesn't meet the requirements with CPU speed is top of that list.

 

We just added our system specs to the 'signature' part of our profiles. If you don't want to do that, just post the specs in a message.

Could you possibly point me in the right direction!! Where do I find my computer specs on my computer?? Do I have to type them in or is there a way to pull them up somewhere??

 

 

There are many things that can cause dropped frames. Having a computer that doesn't meet the requirements with CPU speed is top of that list.

 

We just added our system specs to the 'signature' part of our profiles. If you don't want to do that, just post the specs in a message.

Could you possibly point me in the right direction!! Where do I find my computer specs on my computer?? Do I have to type them in or is there a way to pull them up somewhere??

[michael18611]

ANYONE???

Could you possibly point me in the right direction!! Where do I find my computer specs on my computer?? Do I have to type them in or is there a way to pull them up somewhere??

Could you possibly point me in the right direction!! Where do I find my computer specs on my computer?? Do I have to type them in or is there a way to pull them up somewhere??

 

You can use Belarc Advisor or Everest Home or Sisoft Sandra to get your system specs. Or you can just right click on the "My Computer" icon and click "properties", and write down what it says under the "general" tab. That will at least give you your processor speed and tell you how much memory you have.

 

Most people on these and other forums know all their specs because they either built their system themselves, or they are just naturally geeky, Michael.

[tbrewst]

You can use Belarc Advisor or Everest Home or Sisoft Sandra to get your system specs. Or you can just right click on the "My Computer" icon and click "properties", and write down what it says under the "general" tab. That will at least give you your processor speed and tell you how much memory you have.

 

Most people on these and other forums know all their specs because they either built their system themselves, or they are just naturally geeky, Michael.

 

 

Just to add to this you can also click on the Hardware tab,go to Device Manager,look at the different categories and get most of the components from there.

[rbrozak]

ANYONE????

[michael18611]

Just to add to this you can also click on the Hardware tab,go to Device Manager,look at the different categories and get most of the components from there.

 

Yes, can't believe I forgot to add that, the hardware tab is at the same place as the general tab I mentioned in my first post. IE; Right click "My Computer">properties>hardware tab. Thanks.

[marlinsinger]

You can use Belarc Advisor or Everest Home or Sisoft Sandra to get your system specs. Or you can just right click on the "My Computer" icon and click "properties", and write down what it says under the "general" tab. That will at least give you your processor speed and tell you how much memory you have.

 

Most people on these and other forums know all their specs because they either built their system themselves, or they are just naturally geeky, Michael.

 

Michael, just as a side note, which you may be aware of. Everest no longer has any freeware. They stopped allowing downloads for this a few months ago. Only thing available now is trial softeware. Not sure how much info the trial software gives.

Marlin

[michael18611]

Michael, just as a side note, which you may be aware of. Everest no longer has any freeware. They stopped allowing downloads for this a few months ago. Only thing available now is trial softeware. Not sure how much info the trial software gives.

Marlin

 

 

Actually I am downloading it right now, although it is merely trialware, and I haven't used it yet to see if it will actually work. But the link I put up goes straight to the download link, and it does download. Also I have Everest Home 2.20 saved on my comp if anyone needs it. Michael

 

UPDATE; everest ultimate 2.50 works fine and is good til may, C-Ya.

Michael

[rbrozak]

Just to add to this you can also click on the Hardware tab,go to Device Manager,look at the different categories and get most of the components from there.

 

Ok here are some of my specs!!!!

 

Dell Computer Corporation Dimension 4550

Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

2.53 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4

8 kilobyte primary memory cache

512 kilobyte secondary memory cache

260.03 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity

198.52 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

 

_NEC CD-RW NR-9100A [CD-ROM drive]

SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616T [CD-ROM drive]

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 59.99 GB 43.42 GB free

f: (NTFS on drive 1) 200.05 GB 155.10 GB free

Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller

[rbrozak]

Are you asking for a bottom line? Here is a cautious one. EMC 8 should work on your computer.

The concern I have is that you were dropping frames using a previous version. EMC 8 may not fix that and may make things worse. My suggestion is to try to find the problem in the first place using the earlier version. If you have a disc, you might try to repair or reinstall. Since it came with a burner, it is probably still around somewhere. If you have tried that and you still have dropped frames, try the following.

 

When you are capturing, you should have

1) shut down from the internet

2) gotten rid of any spy ware by running at least two anti-malware programs.

3) Degragged your hard drive that the program will save and work on

4) Rebooted

5) shut down all anti-spy and anti-virus ware.

6) shut down any power saving features such as your screen saver

7) gone into Windows and set your computer to best performance (Windows/Control panel/system/advanced/performance - set that to best)

6) Once you start capturing, do not use the computer for anything else until the capture is done

 

If the original tape has visual "noise" or are worn, it may be the fault of the tape and tape player and not one of your computer/capture. I had some 35 year old tapes like that finally had to give up. Others, I was able to cut out some real bad spots and put in a transition to cover the cut.

 

Thanks..I will try all of what you have told me..I may go ahead and buy anyway as they have EMC8 on sale. With Rebates and sale I can get it for only about $50.00

[rbrozak]

You also failed to mention how much main memory you have in the computer. IMHO, if you are not planning on adding a DVD recorder to your setup, EMC8 would be overkill for what you are trying to do. If you are planning on buying a DVD recorder you should receive some form of basic software with it.

 

 

Yeah I want to get a DVD recorder!! Any Suggestions for one?? Hopefully I can install it. As illiterate as I am I was at least able to install a second 200GB Hard drive and another RAM 2 weeks ago!!!

[Guest mlpasley]

Ok If people could help me out I would appreciate it. 3 years ago I got my new computer with Roxio Videowave Movie creator. I like it but I do have problems capturing as frames keep getting dropped left and right. So I want to try this EMC8. QUESTIONS.. 1) Is the video portion of this EMC8 as good, worse or better than the Videowave...2) Will this new one work with my computer with the same capture card and all other stuff and 3) WHAT ARE THE ODDS THAT IF THIS SOFTWARE IS COMPATIBLE AND I BUY IT THAT WHEN I CAPTURE VIDEO I LOSE THAT PROBLEM OF DROPPED FRAMES WHILE TRANSFERING?? Please if anyone has input I would GREATLY appreciate it!!

 

In my humble opinion, if you are having a problem with dropped frames EMC8 probably won't fix that problem.

 

1. It depends on what you mean by 'video' portion. It has a lot more editing features, but that's only and advantage if you actually use them. It does have a Timeline which will save hours of editing time. In Movie Creator, you had to drag multiple copies of the video onto the storyline and trim each one to make scenes.

 

2. Probably not from all the posts I've read from people who have Dell computers with capture cards. The capture wouldn't work in the new program.

 

3. I also started with Movie Creator until I upgraded to version 7. The capture was the same in both programs so I don't think that's going to solve your dropped frames problem. The other suggestions probably will help.

[bimicher]

Ok here are some of my specs!!!!

 

Dell Computer Corporation Dimension 4550

Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

2.53 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4

8 kilobyte primary memory cache

512 kilobyte secondary memory cache

260.03 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity

198.52 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

 

_NEC CD-RW NR-9100A [CD-ROM drive]

SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616T [CD-ROM drive]

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 59.99 GB 43.42 GB free

f: (NTFS on drive 1) 200.05 GB 155.10 GB free

Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller

 

You left out one of the most important specs: what is your video card? Since its a Dell computer your may have a on-board video card which in most cases cannot handle the video requirements of EMC 8, especially the DirectX features.

Dropped frames are usually software related and depend on what hardware you are using to capture