Camcorder video editing software question.?

Question

I have a little Samsung sc-d363 miniDV cam. I bought it open box at a circuit city. I'm wondering what the best program is for transferring my video to my computer and editing it. I would also like to put it onto DVD. I'm new to this, so try to suggest an easy to use one.

Do I need a firewire input on my PC to stream the video to my PC? The cam didn't even come with any software or instructions.

Thanks.

Links are welcome.

Answer 1

Video  Editing* Process

for starters, free Windows Movie Maker* (XP-wmm2 & Vista-wmm6) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>. Upgrade to other video editing app ( http://video-editing-software-review.top... ) accdg. to need & skill level.

Steps:

CAPTURE VIDEO:  video stream from tape-based Vcam

a.) Connect miniDV vcam to pc via FIREWIRE cable (4 or 6 pin) for best transfer (USB w/quality concern)

b.) Set vcam mode to playback, set for capture, pause

c.) Open wmm and set to TASK pane

d.) Click Capture from video device; wmm  controls vcam operations- on play, video stream is captured to wmm/COLLECTION

IMPORT FILES:  from pc folder

e.) Import other video files**  

f.) Import other files: pics, music, narration

EDIT MOVIE:  create project- movie  

g.) Drag&drop video files from collection to TIMELINE chart below at the desired sequence

h.) Enhance video: drag&drop music, effects, transition; create titles…re-edit as you wish

FINISH MOVIE: render muvee file

i.) Render/Save MUVEE to pc and/ or share- CD; Save project file (work-in-progress) for future edits.

Finally, SHARE:

j.) Burn to DVD***   (wmm2 only on CD)

   *** Most video editing app include DVD authoring, otherwise, use DVD authoring programs, e.g.,  WinDVD, Nero, etc.

Answer 2

Well I you use a rely good software it will use up loads of memory. If you want a good editing software get final cut pro 2

Answer 3

Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, your PC probably did not come with a firewire port, so you will have to buy one and install it, since most computers (except possibly brand new) don't come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord so you have to purchase a cord too. Your camcorder did come with a USB cord and that is used for downloading stills from your camcorder.

You will need to go to the samsung website for a driver for your specific camera.

You can use windows movie maker (free). It  should already be on your computer if you have XP. I prefer Pinnacle studio 9 or 11 (not free).