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What is Video Capture Software?

From Sal Prince, for About.com

Question: What is Video Capture Software?

Answer: Video Capture Software typically comes bundled with a Video or TV Capture Card and is the interface between the hardware Capture Card or Device and the Computer. The Video Capture Software converts the Analog or Digital TV or Video to a Video Format such as Mpeg-1, Mpeg-2, .avi or .wmv, among others. This software typically allows users to edit their TV or Video - as well as burn it to DVD or Video CD.

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