RCA Hollywood DV-Bridge manual Congratulations, DV Advantage, Need for Analog

Introduction

Congratulations!

Now you can enjoy the benefits of editing in DV (Digital Video) format without the expense of a DV camcorder or deck. You can also convert your creations back to analog formats for sharing with people who do not have DV equipment. You can even convert material from one format to another without using a computer.

The DV Advantage

DV is an excellent format for capturing, editing and archiving video. It offers professional quality without the expensive and complicated computer equipment previously required for video editing.

Many editing programs can convert DV material to other formats for output to DVD, Video CD and Super Video CD, CD-ROM, E-mail and the web. Many people prefer to work in DV for quality and speed, then convert their finished projects to other formats.

The Need for Analog

Despite the growing popularity of DV, many people already have analog equipment. In fact, sales of analog camcorders and VCRs are expected to remain strong for the next few years. The Hollywood DV-Bridge gives you the best of both worlds – the advantages of DV and the compatibility of analog.

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