Now I've had some sleep and hot food, I understand the question. I used Pinnacle 8 to do the 'Ring movie. Came with my ATi Video card. Recently got a £6 Ebay HK firewire card which came with Ulead Video Studio 8 wich does look easier, and smoother, to use. Both should be able to capture via firewire, it's just that I can't get my camera to be seen as a device. TG