How to combine camcorder video clips into one file?

Q. I just bought a Sony Bloggie camcorder. New clips are made every time you turn the record button on. When I transfer them to my PC, I want to know if there is a way to combine these short, 30 - 45 second, clips into a larger file - "one that tells the whole story " say in 3-4 minutes. The manual you can download is all but useless and on importing files to the PC it tells you to follow the software instructions of which there are none. Very frustrating.

A. You need a video editing program (NLE) to put them all back together. On your PC, if it is a Windows machine, Windows Movie Maker should be on your computer. The down side to this is, if your camcorder shoots in HD, you will need to convert your files so they can be used with WMM. By doing that conversion, you loose any HD qualities your video had.

For about $79 to $129 CDN, they sell, better than WMM, NLEs that can handle HD footage right from a HD camcorder, no file conversion necessary.

I do not use, have no interest and never will, but I am also supplying you with a link to a review of several online free video editing sites. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14923

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What is the best camcorder to record a basic training graduation?

Q. My mom wants to purchase a new camcorder to use at my basic training graduation for the Air Force. I am ashamed to admit, I dont know a thing about camcorders. I did some researched and talked to a few people who recently purchased a camcorder and I'm still very fuzzy. Does anyone have any suggestions? Specific brand and model? Maybe, a general rule of thumb or ruleS of thumb for purchasing a GOOD quality camcorder.

A. Read alot before you get to the store; and for a camcorder do not buy the Extended warranty no matter how good the salesman is.

Really check out Sony and Hitachi on line. they were the best when I got mine 3 years ago

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