Video capture
Updated: 12/31/2022 by Computer Hope
Internal or external device that connects from the computer or device to a video camera or similar device capable of capturing a video signal. The video capture device is then capable of taking that video signal and converting it to a stored video format, allowing you to store, modify, and show video on a computer. The picture shows an example of an external video capture device from Geniatech that connects your digital camcorder to your computer using USB (universal serial bus). There are also internal video capture devices called a video capture card that can be installed into your computer to capture video.