How do I import video from my Sony Handycam DCR-TRV260 to Windows Movie Maker?

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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.
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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

what is the best computer configuration for video editing?

deriahmad

what is the best computer configuration for video editing and is win vista can go faster than win XP for editing?

Answer
The Basics
All computer-based editing systems have at least four things:
â¢1) A computer (duh!). The more powerful, the better. However, almost any current Mac or PC, including many laptops, is fast enough to handle DV video editing.
â¢2) Lots of disk space. DV takes a gigabyte of storage for each 3.5 minutes of video. Two hours of material will just squeeze onto a 30 GB hard drive. It's highly desirable to store video and audio on a different hard drive than your system (c :\) drive. Not just a different partition, mind you - a separate physical drive.
â¢3) A way to get video into and out of the computer. Some machines come with a DV (Fire wire) interface built in. On others, you'll need to add a Fire wire capture card. [Note: You can only transfer digital video (DV or Digital 8) via Fire wire. If you have an analog camcorder or deck (VHS or 8mm), you'll need a digitizing card as opposed to a DV capture card, or else an analog-to-DV converter box.]
â¢4) Capture and editing software. Most capture cards come bundled with one or another of the popular editing programs. It's probably best to choose the editing program you want first, and then pick a capture card that's compatible with it, and finally a computer platform that supports your choice of capture card.

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