XLR8 XtraView captures/outputs video

Daystar Technology has introduced the XLR8 XtraView, a new video transfer solution for Mac OS X. This new USB 2.0 based, all-in-one package, integrates easy full-screen, "click and record" video capture with a fully native, fully universal QuickTime conversion interface. The result is an end-to-end video transfer solution for moving non-DV (Digital Video) sources like VHS, Hi-8, laser and satellite, to iMovie, iDVD, DVD, CD and iPods. XtraView allows both audio and video to be captured via USB 2.0. XtraView capture software uses a simple "click and record" interface to transform any S-Video or RCA video source into QuickTime movies. A bundled XtraView Exporter package allows uses to convert their QuickTime captures for use in iMovie, iDVD, or viewing on iPods. The XtraView package also include ArcSoft's VideoImpression 2.0 software which integrates capture and creation into one simple iMovie-line application.

"What does XtraView give users? Well... for the first time ever, Mac users can transform their non-DV videos into modern DVD and iPod video fomats, without paying an arm and a leg.", said Gary Dailey, president of Daystar. "Literally, XtraView unlocks the multimedia potential for the millions of Mac users with pre-digital video source material."

The XLR8 XtraView is an all-in-one, single device/cable that supports high (broadcast) quality video and the ability to capture to compressed or raw file formats. It supports single frame capture as well as automation via AppleScript. Users can also export movies to any QuickTime supported format, including iPod mv4, iMovie DV and DVStreams without having to purchase QuickTime Pro. It supports a variety of capture modes: RCA to USB 2.0, Audio via RCA stereo to USB 2.0, 640 x 480, 29.97 fps NTSC, and 640 x 480, 25 fps PAL.

Daystar's XLR8 XtraView is available now for $130 and supports any USB-enabled Mac.

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