Since video editing was in the subject field, I assume you plan to use the
video card for capturing. You did not say what would be your final output
medium.

If it's tape or DVD, I recommend you purchased the ADVC-100 from Canopus
(about $300) which will encode the analog video to a DV format. Also you
will need a 1394 (less than $30) card in your computer. This card is used to
transport the DV formatted data from the ADVC to your hard drive, and vice
versa. You can then get some very inexpensive software to edit your video.
After editing you direct your edited video to the ADVC-100 (via the 1304
card) which can output to a DV camcorder or a VHS tape deck. This is the
least expensive method for maintaining high quality video throughout the
capturing, editing, and output format.

Capturing and editing in the analog domain is considerably more expensive
and resource intensive. Also you won't be pleased with the video output
quality from the ATI Radeon 9800. If you want to work in the analog domain,
then get a graphic card like the Matrox, and very fast and large hard
drives.

Work in the digital domain. This is the least expensive method for
maintaining high quality video throughout the capturing, editing, and output
format.

Olushola Sowande

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