Selecting capture device

After connecting the camera, the next step is to launch the InTheAction module and select your camera as its video input. To launch the InTheAction module click on the InTheAction button on the toolbar:


InTheAction module has two tabs at the top of the module:

Setup Input Devices - to select the capture device(s); choose the appropriate device from the drop-down list. Once selected, you should see the images transferred from capture device (camera).

If your device is not listed, make sure that your equipment is correctly connected (see Capturing from camera in the Video Library chapter), switched on and has not automatically switched off - many cameras do this after a fixed interval. Taking the tape out of the camera prevents automatic power off every few minutes.

Usually input device selection is only required the first time you connect your camera to your computer. It is necessary if there is more than one input device or if several different cameras are used.

InTheAction - is where the capture and replay features are found. Click on this tab once you have selected the capture device.