Video

On this tab you can define the default directory for saving movie files. Another option to choose is the codec (video compressor) which is used to create the movie.

 

To recall the default settings for this dialog tab, click "Reset settings". The other tabs of the "Preferences" dialog box are not affected.

Save Video Options

Destination directory for saving movies

Click the "Select" button to change the destination directory for saving movie files with the "Start Movie Recording" menu item.

Video Compressor

Choose the desired codec (video compressor) which should be used to create the movie. The codec affects the file size of the video. note

WolfVision recommends Indeo® video codec 5.10 to achieve best results regarding quality and performance on Windows XP. To achieve best performance, activate "Quick compression" (open "Properties" and check the check box).

Still Image Video Frame Rate

When recording movies frame by frame, you can choose either frames per second or the duration of each image in milliseconds.

Framerate in frames/second

Framerate in duration of each picture

Additional Options

You can disable displaying the pictures in the main window while you record movies to reduce CPU usage of your computer.

Links to other Preferences dialog tabs

General

Capture

Auto Save

Remote Control

COM / Serial (RS-232)

Ethernet/LAN

Text in Video

Text in Image