I don't believe I can calibrate my capture card (Pyro A/V converter from ADS.) And I can't generate color bars with a Hi8 camcorder unless there is a Hi8 tape containing them somewhere. Where could I get the video essentials dvd? Would it be easy to record to vhs (or Hi8 if I got a vcr) or is that dvd copy protected?
I'm also a bit unsure of what to do about capturing. I don't want my video to be compressed but I don't think I can handle using up 8 times as much hard drive space than before. (If 30 min = 80 GB) What other options would I have? I wouldn't want any capture method that compresses by smearing detail or pixelizing. Is there anything very close to uncompressed quality that takes up WAY less space.