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Apr 30, 2010 12:33 PM UTC
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How to capture from webcam?

How to capture from webcam with Premiere CS3?

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    Harm_Millaard
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    Inspiring
    Apr 30, 2010 1:12 PM UTC

    Not possible. Capture is only possible from a tape based camera or tape deck over firewire.

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    Participant
    Mar 18, 2021 12:31 AM UTC
    Participant
    Mar 18, 2021 12:37 AM UTC

    Still doesn't actualy facilitate video capture. Hah.

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    Participant
    Mar 18, 2021 12:38 AM UTC
    deletethisaccountnofee
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    May 26, 2012 7:23 PM UTC

    wait - premiere pro is unable to use the MacBook Pro webcam as a video source?

    so iMovie can do it, but Premier Pro --- can't?

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    Participant
    Jan 17, 2017 5:14 PM UTC

    Adobe is really bad at the easy stuff lol.

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    deletethisaccountnofee
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    Feb 22, 2017 12:04 PM UTC

    yes, including user interface design.

    wow.

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    the_wine_snob
    Inspiring
    Apr 30, 2010 4:10 PM UTC

    When you use the supplied software, or a suitable substitute, make sure to capture to a format/CODEC, that PrPro can easily work with, like DV-AVI Type II for SD material. Do NOT use something like DivX, or Xvid, as they are delivery-only formats/CODEC's, and will be highly problematic. Also, the quality, which will not be great to begin with, will be further compromised.

    Good luck,

    Hunt

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    Apr 30, 2010 4:20 PM UTC

    The problem is that the software that came with the cam crashes all the time.

    Any suggestion for a software that does HD?

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    the_wine_snob
    Inspiring
    Apr 30, 2010 4:33 PM UTC

    Unfortunately, I do not. I would anticipate that Google would have many, and there should be some reviews/comments from users, as to what works for them. Also, others might well have some first-hand recs.

    When you look into these, do check for the capture format/CODEC, as this can be a make/break deal, when you go to Import and edit.

    Good luck,

    Hunt

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    Huntrex
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    Apr 30, 2010 3:00 PM UTC

    Just use the software that came with your webcam. If you don't already have it installed, it's probably available for download on the manufacturer's website.

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    Harm_Millaard
    Harm_MillaardCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Apr 30, 2010 1:12 PM UTC

    Not possible. Capture is only possible from a tape based camera or tape deck over firewire.

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