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kasm12
I am using a JVC digital video camera for a project and need to know how to get the videos onto the computer. I also need to edit them, preferably with Windows Movie Maker as it is all that I have. The camera uses Mini DV tapes. So do you know whether or not it is possible?
Answer
Your computer MUST have a firewire port. USB is used ONLY for transferring stills from the memory card (maybe for USB streaming - most camcorders cannot do this). Laptops typically use PCMCIA or ExpressCard slots; desktops use PCI slots. Firewire, i.LINK, IEEE1394 and DV are all the same thing.
USB won't work. Even if, by some miracle, you manage to get USB streaming working, the video quality transferred will not be DV (or HDV, if your camcorder has this capability). USB-firewire converter/adapter/cable things will not work.
Three alternatives:
1) Get another computer that has a firewire port.
2) Get an external drive and borrow a computer with a firewire port. Save the imported video to the external drive, disconnect, then connect to your computer.
3) Get an "analog/digital bridge" that connects using USB. Pinnacle makes the Dazzle. Video quality will be reduced - but not as bad as USB streaming.
Since you did not tell us which computer, this is about as much help that is possible.
Your computer MUST have a firewire port. USB is used ONLY for transferring stills from the memory card (maybe for USB streaming - most camcorders cannot do this). Laptops typically use PCMCIA or ExpressCard slots; desktops use PCI slots. Firewire, i.LINK, IEEE1394 and DV are all the same thing.
USB won't work. Even if, by some miracle, you manage to get USB streaming working, the video quality transferred will not be DV (or HDV, if your camcorder has this capability). USB-firewire converter/adapter/cable things will not work.
Three alternatives:
1) Get another computer that has a firewire port.
2) Get an external drive and borrow a computer with a firewire port. Save the imported video to the external drive, disconnect, then connect to your computer.
3) Get an "analog/digital bridge" that connects using USB. Pinnacle makes the Dazzle. Video quality will be reduced - but not as bad as USB streaming.
Since you did not tell us which computer, this is about as much help that is possible.
How do I import video from my Sony Handycam DCR-TRV260 to Windows Movie Maker?
Tate C
Whenever I try to import video from my Handycam to WMM, a box comes up saying "Import Video could not find a compatible digital video device..." I know that this camcorder isn't compatible with Vista, so what can I do? Is there anything I can download to make it compatible?
Answer
By design, usb won't work w/ Vista...but possible w/XP
DCR-TRV260, a digital-8 vcam ,must be DV~Firewire400**-connected to computer to upload video thru video editing* or capture application while vcam is ON PLAYBACK. Most (digital) tape vcams have 4-pin DV ports; before cable purchase** check pc or mac for DV port {VCAM@4-pin=>firewireCABLE=>PC@4/ 6-pin?}. If none, install firewire card: pci for desktop or pcmcia / express for laptop.
http://h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/315100-0-0-225-121.html
http://computers.shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_npmv=3&_trksid=m38.l1311&_nkw=firewire+card&_sacat=58058
entry-level Movie Maker* (free w/ Vista/wmm6 & XP/wmm2) is simple & easy to learn. Upgrade to intermediate (or advanced) video editing apps accdg. to need & skill level
http://video-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
video editing process- Vista/Wmm6
>>> open wmm- start/all programs/wmm->TASK pane
1. Import video stream**-editing app remotely controls vcam; import pics & music
2. Edit- drag/drop video files->timeline & enhance w/effects, transition, music & titles
3. Publish (render)- save Movie (OK for youTube), also, save Project.msmmw file
For details, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx
>>> Share=>shift to DvD authoring app (DvD Maker; WinDvD; Nero; DvD Flick, etc)->burn to DvD
http://www.windowsdvdmaker.com/guides/Beginner/
Similarly: XP/wmm2- Capture/Edit/Finish- DvD authoring app, e.g.,DvD Flick or Nero
By design, usb won't work w/ Vista...but possible w/XP
DCR-TRV260, a digital-8 vcam ,must be DV~Firewire400**-connected to computer to upload video thru video editing* or capture application while vcam is ON PLAYBACK. Most (digital) tape vcams have 4-pin DV ports; before cable purchase** check pc or mac for DV port {VCAM@4-pin=>firewireCABLE=>PC@4/ 6-pin?}. If none, install firewire card: pci for desktop or pcmcia / express for laptop.
http://h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/315100-0-0-225-121.html
http://computers.shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_npmv=3&_trksid=m38.l1311&_nkw=firewire+card&_sacat=58058
entry-level Movie Maker* (free w/ Vista/wmm6 & XP/wmm2) is simple & easy to learn. Upgrade to intermediate (or advanced) video editing apps accdg. to need & skill level
http://video-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
video editing process- Vista/Wmm6
>>> open wmm- start/all programs/wmm->TASK pane
1. Import video stream**-editing app remotely controls vcam; import pics & music
2. Edit- drag/drop video files->timeline & enhance w/effects, transition, music & titles
3. Publish (render)- save Movie (OK for youTube), also, save Project.msmmw file
For details, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx
>>> Share=>shift to DvD authoring app (DvD Maker; WinDvD; Nero; DvD Flick, etc)->burn to DvD
http://www.windowsdvdmaker.com/guides/Beginner/
Similarly: XP/wmm2- Capture/Edit/Finish- DvD authoring app, e.g.,DvD Flick or Nero
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