What are the best options for a desk mounted VESA compatible articulating arm for the new 27" iMac? [more inside]
posted by fairmettle on Oct 23, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm interested in detecting edits in a given video stream. Is there any literature out there on edit detection? [more inside]
posted by yegga on Oct 19, 2009 - 3 answers

I love Sid Meier's Pirates! I loved the original back in the '80s, and I love the remake even more. What other games might I love? [more inside]
posted by rikschell on Sep 13, 2009 - 18 answers

I'd like to make a DIY Google StreetView clone. I have a computer in my car. What kind of camera(s) should I get and what's a creative way to take pictures once every 1-2 seconds, downloading them to the in-car computer afterwards? [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk on Jun 12, 2009 - 8 answers

I filmed some scenes with a video camera hanging upside down, does anyone know of a simple video program that will let me render it right side up? Freeware that's malware free preferred (win) Or something paid w/ trial works too as long as it's fairly straightforward. thanks
posted by debu on May 12, 2009 - 9 answers

Down (up) grading a new HP DV7T-2000 to XP. The video card is an ATI Mobility Radeon 4530. I have had no luck in finding an XP driver. Does anyone have any experience with this card and have any ideas about a possible driver or workaround?
posted by MattScully on Apr 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Why is my laptop shutting down when streaming videos? [more inside]
posted by mediocre on Apr 6, 2009 - 17 answers

Is integrating an Xbox 360 into an existing computer monitor/speakers setup worth it? Or should I simply get a TV? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Mar 12, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I make iTunes play a large video file? [more inside]
posted by fantine on Mar 4, 2009 - 10 answers

Question: where can I find a valid coupon/discount code for a Dell XPS 730x. I've heard there's some out there for 20-25% off, but I can't seem to find anything online that's working. Failing that, how much of a difference is it really if I just build a really sweet XPS 630? [more inside]
posted by Bageena on Feb 10, 2009 - 4 answers

Help name the first computer game I ever played. In preschool. Circa 1985. A few sketchy memories inside. [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Feb 2, 2009 - 4 answers

What was this late 80s/early 90s computer game? It involved traveling with sled dogs... [more inside]
posted by mingodingo on Dec 11, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm looking for a website to get ideas for music that would match the theme of home movies that I put together on my Mac. In other words, if im putting together our trip to the beach home movies, 'Surfing in the USA' might match the theme, etc. I understand there might be legal issues, but that should be up to the end user.
posted by passtehbrainz on Dec 1, 2008 - 2 answers

How do I go about channeling video from a computer with just a VGA output to a T.V. that only takes component and composite inputs? [more inside]
posted by mahoganyslide on Sep 9, 2008 - 4 answers

I am an Audio/Video/Graphics designer looking for the proper machine for multi-media production. Please help me find the right components I need. ANYTHING BUT DELL please! [more inside]
posted by bostonhill on May 21, 2008 - 22 answers

Who sets how much old and collectible video games are worth? How do they know? (examples with Monkey Island inside) [more inside]
posted by lou on Apr 29, 2008 - 11 answers

How can I edit a .DVR file from a CCTV surveillance camera? [more inside]
posted by mikeand1 on Apr 23, 2008 - 3 answers

[computerpurchasefilter] Okay, I'm going to buy not one, but two computers in early February and I need some advice. I know this question has been asked before, but the market has changed a bit recently and I need to know for now. I want a cheap laptop that can run text edit and surf the internet and a macpro for under a 3k. [more inside]
posted by history is a weapon on Jan 17, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm interested in buying a TV Tuner Card for my PC, but I don't know where to find good reviews. Does anyone have any recommendations for a cheap, decent-quality card that preferably comes with a remote? [more inside]
posted by Aanidaani on Dec 27, 2007 - 9 answers

Is there anywhere online (or in book form, if necessary) that I could get the scripts for the Leisure Suit Larry games, specifically the first one?
posted by mdbell79 on Sep 30, 2007 - 1 answer

I am looking for either high-resolution wireless IP cameras or Video Capture card recommendations and I have a few additional questions. [more inside]
posted by Raichle on Apr 19, 2007 - 3 answers

I want to watch videos that are shared on my home network on my TV [more inside]
posted by disaster77 on Feb 28, 2007 - 19 answers

What's the best Windows software package to edit video and create DVDs? [more inside]
posted by IvyMike on Feb 25, 2007 - 6 answers

I regularly use ffmpeg to encode videos (from mpeg2 to mpeg4) for my ipod. I've been doing this for nearly a year with no problems. Now, every time I start an encode, my system is suddenly under a lot of pressure - I can't use any other application. If I go into the windows task manager and set the priority to 'below normal', all is fine again. Anyone have any idea why this change might have occured, or any idea how I can get around it (preferably without using task manager)? [more inside]
posted by ascullion on Jan 31, 2007 - 5 answers

Help with tagging home movie video files, not DVDs. [more inside]
posted by Pastabagel on Jan 4, 2007 - 4 answers

I am looking to buy a tv tuner capture card for my pc. I have a kind of old 1.8ghz P4 with 512mb of ram. [more inside]
posted by antisocialiting on Nov 26, 2006 - 7 answers

What's the next upgrade I should perform on my PC? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Nov 14, 2006 - 13 answers

Does anyone remember the name of a music video where the band is playing, and they keep getting moved about and assaulted by a pointer, as if they were part of a computer's GUI? And, if possible, where to find it online? Or, if you know of any other videos along that theme?
posted by fungible on Oct 27, 2006 - 5 answers

Audio and video has recently started stuttering on my computer. It might have something to do with the installation of new hard drive on Monday. It seems to be worse in some applications than others. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 on Jul 12, 2006 - 9 answers

What is the best video card I can upgrade my G5 tower with? [more inside]
posted by triolus on Jun 13, 2006 - 8 answers

What's this cable? Would it have enough value to anyone for me to sell it or put it on eBay, or should I just chuck it or try to give it away? [more inside]
posted by weston on May 20, 2006 - 12 answers

My computer has been laggy since I got my dual-dvi card...anything left to do that I haven't tried? [more inside]
posted by Sonic_Molson on May 13, 2006 - 16 answers

Why can't my fairly powerful system play HD video content? When ever I try, the audio works fine but the video stutters and lags behind. [more inside]
posted by Orange Goblin on May 10, 2006 - 19 answers

Videogame Filter: Anyone ever found another game that plays the same as Cannon Cat?? Too much fun, too few levels. [more inside]
posted by anthill on Apr 30, 2006 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a reference movie for testing video codecs, or tips on how to create my own. [more inside]
posted by danblaker on Sep 13, 2005 - 7 answers

I have a laptop with a vga out - is there an external box or some sort of device that would allow me to have a spanning multi mode with two external monitors, in addition to the laptop? [more inside]
posted by The Jesse Helms on Jul 28, 2005 - 7 answers

I bought a mac mini and an Acer 17" LCD for my mom recently, and it finally looks great since I switched from the VGA to the digital cable. However, the aspect ratio seems a little off - everything is a bit squished together. [more inside]
posted by luriete on Jun 18, 2005 - 5 answers

While in the middle of doing my taxes the other day, my monitor went to displaying a weird character over and over over the entire screen. The computer wouldn't respond at all, so I shut it off manually via the power switch on the back. Since then, whenever I've attempted to start it up, the fans come on, the hard drive clicks a couple times, as usual, and then nothing. The fans keep whirring but there's no beep, no usual startup process, and nothing ever gets displayed to the monitor. [more inside]
posted by DyRE on Apr 16, 2005 - 3 answers

Final Cut Pro 4
For the next few weeks I have access to an eMac with FCP4 installed. Can anyone recommend any online tutorials to get me on my way. Ones concerned with general video editing techniques as well as those directly related to FCP would be helpful too. [Slightly more inside...] [more inside]
posted by i_cola on Sep 29, 2004 - 2 answers

I want to use my regular camcorder for videoconferencing, and for magnifying small print on my computer screen. Do any of the videographers out there know of a camcorder arm that clamps on to a desk and swivels around?
posted by josh on Aug 5, 2004 - 7 answers

Why does the current version of Windows Media Player freeze my Win2K machine? The same wmp clip crashed my machine in both the Real One player and the current WMP, but the older version of WMP plays it just fine.
posted by Irontom on Feb 18, 2004 - 1 answer

Linux / XFree86 question: Where is the actual resolution that X selects by default defined? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by Jimbob on Jan 28, 2004 - 10 answers