With the Sony, there's only the option to import everything recorded on the tape as a single MPEG. Hence, every time the Record button is pressed, then recording is stopped, that take will show up as a single clip in WMM's Imported Media window.īehind the scenes, the footage is still one file, but it's handy to have the software show a bunch of pre-chopped clips. With the Panasonic, we're offered the option of importing everything on the tape as a single file, or as individual scenes. Just plug them in, switch them on and 'Your device is ready to use'. Both plug into Vista via FireWire with no complaint about drivers. To test the efficacy of WMM6's capture facilities, we used a standard-res Panasonic NV-GS280 and a HDV Sony HDR-HC3. It's when capturing footage from DV tape that a real niggle arises. Compressed and uncompressed audio can also be accessed, including the usual WAV and MP3, although while AIFF is OK, Apple's AAC format is not supported.
There's native support for editing MPEG2, too, which is the format used by HDV camcorders and for commercial DVD releases. Video-wise, most popular formats can be hauled in, including DVR-MS, Microsoft's TV-recording format. The layout is logical and clear, with oft-accessed facilities in the Tasks list at left, although you can switch this off because everything it contains also features in the dropdown menus at top.Ī resizable preview window with transport controls features at right and imported media is shown as icons at centre. The interface is very much improved, reminiscent of Windows Media Player 11.
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