Camcorder video tape help?

Question

alright hey guys,

okay well..i want to make some videos and post them on the computer like youtube or something cause it would be something fun to do with my friends. I have an older video camera though, and i don't know how to link it to the computer or any of that.. i'll list what it says on the camera that might help answer the question

1.Sony ( infoLITHIUM M)

2. Memory Stick DCR-trv330 ntsc

3 700x DIGITAL ZOOM Steady Shot

4. Super NightShot 0Lux

5. Digital 8

6. i.LINK DV interface.

7.DCR-trv330- it's the model number too

I probably don't think any of this information will help,..but maybe someone might know something? I don't help...please help!

Answer 1

I would take your camera to a best buy or fryes and ask them if a firewire will fit into a jack on the side of the camera. There should be one there. Even older models have firewire capabilities. Bring your laptop in too if you have one, if not, bring your computer model type in and ask them if a firewire jack is on your computer. Firewires are what most computers use to link cameras to the computer. Once you get it, plug it in and open your editign software. Either Windows Movie Maker or iMovie (or FinalCut/Adobe Primiere if you have it --) and your'e ready to capture your movie onto the program. Once youv'e done this, you can edit! And then transfer onto youtube.

Answer 2

Since it's a Digital8 camcorder you'll need to capture the video with firewire - 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).