Surveillance Cameras

cube_rat · 09-18-2006, 07:32 PM

I'm hooking up some surveillance cameras

Does anyone know if a video capture card is the same as video codecs? Thanks in advance.

Brat · 09-18-2006, 07:33 PM

I don't know, but I do know that Costco has a system. They have a great return policy.

cube_rat · 09-18-2006, 07:35 PM

Thanks Brat!

I've already purchased a system. I just need to know if I can do a hook up to my computer. I have recording software, just need the interface...

HFWR · 09-18-2006, 08:32 PM

Surveillance... yeah, that's it... :P

Codec stands for compression-decompression, but you knew that!

A capture board should have composite, S-video, or maybe Firewire input. The hardware/software will convert the "raw" video (snicker...) to somethng compressed, like mpeg. (Depending on the codec used...) I used to capture video and make CBT for w***, but that was a few years back, so the technology may be slightly different, and hopefully better. My board would output mpeg or avi.

vvsonikvv · 09-18-2006, 08:33 PM

A video capture card will allow you to receive input (video) into your PC. Usually this is coax (one for cable tv where you twist) but you might also have composite (yellow plug, of the red, white yellow kind) and/or svideo.

You will still need software to go with it. Most video capture cards will come with software, however if you have special software used for surveillance that may be best.

cube_rat · 09-18-2006, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HFWR

Codec stands for compression-decompression, but you knew that!

My blonde roots are showing!!

I really am doing a survelliance set-up. No Redclouds stuff here. :P

HFWR · 09-18-2006, 09:19 PM

Yes, but you know about Redclouds...

cube_rat · 09-18-2006, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HFWR

Yes, but you know about Redclouds...

Uhmmm, I read a lot. Yeah, that's it...

Nords · 09-18-2006, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cube_rat

I've already purchased a system.* I just need to know if I can do a hook up to my computer.* I have recording software, just need the interface...

You know you need to e-mail TH...

wabmester · 09-19-2006, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cube_rat

I'm hooking up some surveillance cameras*

Does anyone know if a video capture card is the same as video codecs?* Thanks in advance.

Are you getting a message about a missing codec? AFAIK, windows doesn't ship with an mpeg decoder, so if you're not seeing video playback after capture, you'll need to install one. Often, it'll come bundled with your OEM-provided DVD software.

09-18-2006, 07:32 PM	#1
cube_rat Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,466	Surveillance Cameras I'm hooking up some surveillance cameras Does anyone know if a video capture card is the same as video codecs? Thanks in advance. __________________ fuzzy? cute?

09-18-2006, 07:33 PM	#2
Brat Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,834	Re: Surveillance Cameras I don't know, but I do know that Costco has a system. They have a great return policy. __________________ Duck bjorn.

09-18-2006, 07:35 PM	#3
cube_rat Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,466	Re: Surveillance Cameras Thanks Brat! I've already purchased a system. I just need to know if I can do a hook up to my computer. I have recording software, just need the interface... __________________ fuzzy? cute?

09-18-2006, 08:32 PM	#4
HFWR Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: May 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 5,436	Re: Surveillance Cameras Surveillance... yeah, that's it... :P Codec stands for compression-decompression, but you knew that! A capture board should have composite, S-video, or maybe Firewire input. The hardware/software will convert the "raw" video (snicker...) to somethng compressed, like mpeg. (Depending on the codec used...) I used to capture video and make CBT for w***, but that was a few years back, so the technology may be slightly different, and hopefully better. My board would output mpeg or avi. __________________ Have Fun When Retired Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self defense...

09-18-2006, 08:33 PM	#5
vvsonikvv Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 87	Re: Surveillance Cameras A video capture card will allow you to receive input (video) into your PC. Usually this is coax (one for cable tv where you twist) but you might also have composite (yellow plug, of the red, white yellow kind) and/or svideo. You will still need software to go with it. Most video capture cards will come with software, however if you have special software used for surveillance that may be best.

09-18-2006, 09:19 PM	#7
HFWR Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: May 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 5,436	Re: Surveillance Cameras Yes, but you know about Redclouds... __________________ Have Fun When Retired Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self defense...

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