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12 Creating DVDs and CDs
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Creating a Custom
DVD Movie
The software included with your new PC allows
you to create custom DVDs by including multiple
source videos and slideshows. In this section, you
will learn how to:
■ Transfer your home video files to your hard
disk drive.
■ Edit video files, and customize the look and
layout of the DVD menu.
■ Record your video project file to DVD or CD.
Requirements for Capturing Video
You can copy (capture) video files to your hard
disk drive by using the Sonic MyDVD
TM program.
To capture video, your PC also needs either a
FireWire (IEEE 1394) card to capture video from
a digital video (DV) camera or an analog video
capture card to capture video from a TV, a VCR,
or an analog video camera.
To capture video files, you need to:
■ Connect your digital video capture device
properly.
■ Turn your device on and set it to playback
mode.
■ Make sure the program you want to use can
detect your digital or analog device.
Note: You may need to turn your device off and on
again for the program to detect it.
If your PC has both a digital and an analog
video capture card, make sure you select the
correct device from within the video program.
Refer to the Help menu in the video program you
are using for more information about selecting
your device.