AntcuFaalb said:

Jetrell Fo said:

frank678 said:

retartedted said:

What is your capture process? You using VirtualDub?

Nope did try VirtualDub but it kept dropping frames and I couldnt solve what the issue was. I'm using a usb capture device and the program it came with. Might use VirtualDub down the line after I've tinkered some more.

You answered your own question here without knowing it ..... your issue with frame drops is the USB part of your transfer process. I had the same issue with my capture tests using VirtualDub. For it to work properly you should use an internal capture card.

I also use an external drive with a firewire connection.

I've never had frame drops using a USB capture device (Hauppauge USB Live-2). Then again, I always capture without audio...

There are different factors. For doing audio/video capture together, I've always lost frames using USB because of bandwidth. USB doesn't handle that as well as some would like. Processor, memory, HD space all need to be considered, including which external device you may want to use. I suspect doing just video makes it easier on the capture process when using USB. This is just MY personal experience with it.

http://www.digitalfaq.com/guides/video/capture-dropped-frames.htm

The link I've provided might prove useful for the op. There are a myriad of different articles that might provide some helpful tips.

Cheers and good luck with your capture work.