Recording video movies

You can purchase application programs that allow you to record, play, and edit video segments. Several utility programs for working with video and animation are included in the Apple QuickTime Starter Kit, available from Apple-authorized dealers.

Video images occupy large amounts of memory and disk space. You may want to increase the amount of RAM and disk storage in your Macintosh if you plan to work with video frequently.

Recording a computer presentation on videotape with voice annotation

You can deliver and record a sophisticated presentation by combining the video and sound capabilities of your Macintosh. The steps that follow tell you how to set up equipment for recording the computer’s output on videotape and adding voice annotation with a microphone.

You can use these instructions as a model for connecting your equipment to record video output and voice.

Before you start:

mMake sure that the VCR has a cable with either a composite (RCA plug) connector or an S-video connector.

If the VCR has an RCA plug, make sure you have the adapter for composite video marked with the  icon.

mPlace the VCR near the Macintosh.

mShut down the Macintosh and turn off the VCR.

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