Q. I have a Sony camcorder that uses Mini DV for storage and I want to save my home videos to my computer. I have the USB cable for it, but I need a software to capture my videos to a standard MPG or MP4 format.
A. You can capture the video using Windows Movie Maker, but regardless of which app you use you should capture the video via firewire rather than USB - if your PC hasn't already got one you'll need to install a firewire card. They're cheap, easy to install and readily available. You'll also need a firewire cable.
Once everything's connected you can capture and edit the video with Windows Movie Maker (it should already be on your PC) and save it as DV-AVI (it's under Save on My Computer, Best quality show more choices, Other settings) before converting it to your final format.
"standard MPG or MP4 format" covers a lot of possibilities, from MPEG-1 to H.264, but Super should be able to do what you want. Commercial editors will give you a better choice of output formats, so the conversion shouldn't be necessary. If you want to make a DVD, have a look at DVD Flick.
How do you get videos recorded on a mini dv camcorder on to a computer or dvd or anything like that?
Q. I have a JVC camcorder, that records to mini dv tapes, and I was wondering how to get the videos on to the computer? or a dvd?
A. a miniDV 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
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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
>>> Share=>shift to DvD authoring app (Win;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
For details, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx
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