Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Do you need a video capture card? How do you use one? Or choose one?
I'll answer these questions & help you choose the right capture card, depending on what you want to use it for, whether that's for recording/livestreaming gaming, converting VHS to digital, using your DSLR camera for Zoom calls, or anything else!

Amazon Affiliate Links to Capture Cards:
Guermok HDMI Capture Card: geni.us/piDKBb
- Capture from modern games consoles, Amazon Fire Sticks, DSLR cameras or any other HDMI device
- Low Latency
- More-affordable gaming option with 1080p60 output
- Same as my card
- Setup instructions https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91dEgCm0quL.pdf

Elgato HD60 X: geni.us/FSjWj
- High-end gaming capture card with pass-through capability
- HDMI

S Video & RCA Capture Card: geni.us/3xPv8
- Capture from most VHS / VCR, DVD Players, Hi8 & Older Gaming Consoles
- Low Cost option

S Video, RCA & SCART (Europe) Capture Card: geni.us/dOH7Dna
- Capture from most VHS / VCR, DVD Players, Hi8 & Older Gaming Consoles
- Slightly more expensive than the other option because it includes a SCART adapter

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Why use a capture card?
00:43 Choosing the right card
02:03 How to set up & use one