Chapter 10: Cameras for Animation How to Use the Adapter Older video cameras that use tape and the newer video cameras that use DVD, hard drive, or memory card have one thing in common--all of these cameras have a standard video output labeled AV for audio/ video. This analog output usually has a single plug that divides into three plugs that represent video and left and right audio output. These plugs have a universal color code, and yellow always represents video. This is the only plug you need to connect to the SMP adapter. The hookup for my Hi 8 camera was even easier, as it had a separate output for video and audio, so no confusion there. Figure 10.2 PlugintheyellowvideooutputleadintotheyellowinputoftheStop Motion Pro Adapter. Plug the adapter into a USB port on your computer. Once plugged in with the camera turned on and live video in the viewfinder, start Stop Motion Pro and start a new project. The capture settings dialog will appear; select CapturetypeVideo/Webcam.Youcanthenscrollthroughthedevicemenuuntilyou find"USB2861Device"orsimilar.ThisisthenamethecomputerusesfortheSMP