Operating System - Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7

Disk Space - 100 Mb available Disk Space

System Memory - 512 MB Available Ram

Optional Items

Video Card

For Desktop computers : "Dedicated" (separate) video card - minimum 128MB Video Ram

For Laptop computers: "DISCRETE" (as opposed to integrated) video memory or card - minimum 128MB Video Ram

Disk Storage Recommendations

1. External disk drive for storing video files. The recommended capacity of an external disk drive is 120 GB or higher.

2. Choose hard drives with speeds of 7200 RPM for best results.

Video Camcorder

1. Choose a Digital Camcorder camcorder that connects to the PC with a "firewire" (1394) connection and records to "mini-dv" tapes.

2. Choose a PC that has a firewire connector if possible or add one for best results.

Video Capture Device

Firewire Capture Device  - ADS Pyro A/V or Canopus 110

Video Output Device

1.  DVD "burner" and software to create DVD's.

2. USB Memory "stick" for distributing cutups

3. Video sharing web site for uploading cutups.

4. VCR or DVD Recorder connected to a Video Out port on the computer

5. Smartboard or Video Projector