What do I need in order to use VideoPoint: Physics Fundamentals with VideoPoint Capture?
In order to use VideoPoint: Physics Fundamentals with movies that come integrated with the software, you only need the minimum system requirements: Macintosh • OS X 10.2 or higher • QuickTime 7 or later • At least 250 MB of free disc space Windows • Windows® 98SE, 2000, XP • DirectX® 9 or higher • QuickTime 7 for Windows® • At least 250 MB of free disc space If you want to take full advantage of the integrated VideoPoint Capture software, you will also need: • Digital Video Camera • FireWire, IEEE 1394 or i.Link connection Digital Video Cameras : Most digital video cameras will work very well for VideoPoint analysis. Consumer level cameras come in two flavors, MiniDV and Digital8 (Sony only). Both formats will work. The digital camera must have an IEEE1394 interface. This is commonly known as FireWire or i.Link. For best results, the camera should have a way to set the shutter speed (often called Sport Mode or Shutter Speed). FireWire, IEEE 1394 or i.Link Connection : FireWire, IEEE 13
