Video Capture

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. There are also internal video capture devices that can be installed into your computer to capture video.

Internal

Internal may refer to any of the following:

1. Internal is a term used to describe a device that is installed in the computer. For example, a video card is an internal device and a printer is an external device. When referring to a drive, an internal drive (e.g., internal hard drive) is any drive inside the computer. In the picture is an example of computer memory and an example of internal hardware. Below are additional examples of internal hardware in a computer.

Internal computer hardware devices

·         CPU

·         Drive (e.g., Blu-ray, CD-ROM, DVD, floppy drive, hard drive, and SSD).

·         Fan (heat sink)

·         Modem

·         Motherboard

·         Network card

·         Power supply

·         RAM

·         Sound card

·         Video card

2. When referring to a network, internal can be used to describe data that is only accessible to those who have the privilege in the company. For example, a company may have an internal website or intranet that is only accessible to its employees and not its customers.

3. Internal may also refer to a type of command. See the internal command for further information and examples.