Video sound but no picture on laptop.........?

Cheeky Mon

Could someone please tell me why videos uploaded to my laptop from my camera only have sound but no picture???. Thanks in advance. (easy explanations if poss coz i'm a bit of a novice!)
I just tried what you both said and i got a warning it wasn't safe to download. Will it ruin my laptop or is it safe. Thanks for your 1st answer , i hope you can answer this too:)

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Yep,vlc is what ya need. Get it here

http://download.cnet.com/VLC-Media-Player/3000-13632_4-10267151.html

Edit: VLC is perfectly safe to download and use. I put it on my customers computers every day with no problems. If its an anti-virus warning,you may have a virus giving you false positives just so you will pay them a few bucks. Get malwarebytes while you're at download.com and run a scan.

What laptop should I get?

Jululu

I need one that is great for photo and video editing. I'm online a lot, so something that does well online, and a little bit of gaming (like rct3) My absolute price limit is $1500 but i'm hoping to spend just $1000

So it needs to be great in Photo and Video editing, Online work, and can run games normaly. Any advice appreciated!

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I would recommend getting a Core i7 processor based laptop. The Core i7 processor is Intel's fastest processor for mobile. The Core i7 features smart performance and has both Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading technology so it can handle up to 8 way multi-tasking and give you a burst of speed when you need it. It does a great job on Photoshop and video editing and many of the Core i7 processor based laptops include powerful video solutions for smooth 3D gaming.

Check out a bunch of Core i7 laptops here in your price range:

http://reviews.cnet.com/laptop-reviews/?filter=500035_118410&sort=lowPrice9+asc&minPrice=1000.0&maxPrice=1500.0&tag=dfll_search;priceRange

Good luck with your purchase!

Clayton
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How do i fix my webcam so that i can record a video?

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Nicole

I'm on my Dell Inspiron, & i'm using Dell Webcam Centra l. I'm trying to record a video on it but everytime i want to record one, it fails to record and says there may be a problem with the video capture and audio recording device. What do i do?!

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Hi Nicole, and welcome to Yahoo!Answers:

The first thing to determine is whether your Webcam works at all... have you already used it on Skype or for other normal webcam "live" uses? If its worked before, chances are the Webcam and its software drivers are installed OK. One quick way to see if your Webcam is installed properly is to open the Windows Control Panel for "Scanners & Cameras" ("Start" --> "Control Panel" --> "Scanners & Cameras"). You should see your Webcam listed along with "Add Device".

In that case, the error you are getting is common when you've left open ("active") another app or webpage that uses the camera and its microphone. That would cause the video recording to fail. Just make sure you close all other browsers and programs that might access your Webcam, and try recording again.

If you aren't sure if your Webcam has ever worked, then see if your Dell has the AMCap test program loaded anywhere. (Or you can download the trial version from CNet's Download.com: http://download.cnet.com/AMCap/3001-13633_4-10504734.html?spi=4f057f670665f8f5c6d794f76f81cdef&dlm=0 ) Dell Computers sometimes includes either "Dell Webcam Center 2.0" or "Dell Webcam Manager 1.0" (written by the same Creative Technology Ltd. folks who wrote "Dell Webcam Central") in your Programs list when you buy a Dell with built-in camera, so try any utilities or test programs you find in one of those Program Folders.

AMCap is good for testing out your Webcam and doing test recordings. Programmer Noel Danjou updated the original Microsoft version, so if the CNet link above doesn't work, go to Noel's CNet profile page, and you'll see an AMCap download link there: http://download.cnet.com/windows/noel-danjou/3260-20_4-70616.html

The other way to test your Webcam is to launch Windows Movie Maker (called "Movie Maker Live" on recent WinOS versions). Click on "Tasks", then select "Capture from video device", and you'll either see Webcam video or an error message. You might find Movie Maker an easier way to record your videos using your Webcam, since it allows easy editing, titles, and effects.

Dell Computers also has excellent online and telephone support for their customers. Just jot down your Dell Asset Tag (or full model & serial # info found underneath your laptop) and log onto http://support.dell.com for more help. They can help you with re-installing your Webcam drivers, if that's needed.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

Do anyone know any FREE video editing softwares that are virus free?

Ray

Can you list or name some/a free video editing soft ware that's virus free. I want to keep my laptop virus free. I want it to last a long time.

Anyways, I'm going to post videos on the internet and I have nothing to edit them with.

So, for the third time or so, can you list any FREE video editing softwares that is virus free and my laptop will stay proptected.

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Rather than list them, which would only be my opinion, I recommend you go to CNET's download site. They have almost all the best software for most things and video is a hot item. You will get editor's and user's ratings, comments, and if CNET doesn't have virus-free software, nobody else will do any better.

One warning: read ALL the comments before downloading, because some software turns out to be scamware that does nothing and is really difficult to remove. If the thing has been on there long enough, real indicative comments will start to be pretty obvious.

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Webcam video software to make youtube tutorials?

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just.me

I have an acer aspire one laptop which has a built in webcam but doesn't come with any webcam software to make and edit videos or take webcam pictures.

Im looking for a program I should download that allows me to make videos (like youtube tutorials etc) and take webcam pictures.

Im NOT computer savy by any means so a program that easy enough would be great.

Thanx!
:-)

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This cnet review might help you out http://download.cnet.com/Webcam-Video-Capture/3000-13633_4-10671720.html

Taken from the link above.

Capture Webcams, streaming video, full screen, part of the screen and even video with sound. Use Webcam Video Capture to make people witness what you want to convey through an audio-visual medium. There are times when sharing exactly what you see on your screen is the quickest and clearest way to communicate. You can capture and anything, any window, part of the screen or full screen to AVI or WMV video formats.

Instruct others with quick How-to Illustrations, demonstrate a product, create a presentation with your own audio narration, make a voiceover tutorial, or walk through a Website review. Version 4.8 has improved frame rate and selection of audio devices.

What is a good laptop for my boyrfriend?

Bianca C

My boyfriend's birthday is coming up and I would like to buy him a nice laptop. I know nothing about computers so I'm a bit intimidated.. I want to buy him a great gift...I was thinking of possibly a mac but our IT guy at our job advised me not to. My boyfriend attends college so he would probably use the laptop for doing hw, using the internet,downloading music and watching some movies. Any ideas??

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The best advice that I could give you is to go to tigerdirect.com, cnet.com, or newegg.com for cheap prices. Websites such as these can give you wonderful reviews on laptops and their specs, and also show a good idea of pricing as well. It wouldn't be very wise to buy a mac if you don't know too much about them. (I own one and would know). Your best bet would probably to get him a cheap laptop that would last him over his college career. These days, laptops are coming to the point to where they can become disposable, which means that it's not really worth it to go out and buy an $1,100.00 laptop, when your only going to use it for music, homework, and some movies. If you were going to game, video edit, graphic edit, or play around with photos and such, then I would suggest a higher-end computer for you. =]

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