How do I import DV video footage to my computer?

Question

I've recently bought a JVC mini Dv camera and I'm all ready to use it.

I only have the materials that came in the box (cables and batteries) and I want to know how I can get my computer to detect the camera and to capture the footage.

Do I need to buy a Dv cable?

Answer 1

Firewire cable and pc with firewire (ILINK=firewire-iee1394) input. Software like ROXIO MEDIA SUITE, thats what i use. Startup software, turn ON camera and folow instructions. With plug and burn can burn a dvd in real time. Dead easy.

Answer 2

Use the DV port on the camcorder to connect to a firewire (IEEE1394, i.Link) port on your computer. If you don't have one, they are easy to install. You will need a firewire cable, too.

The firewire cable is not included in the box to keep the camcorder cost low.

If you have an Apple Macintosh computer, it probably already has a firewire400 port.

Answer 3

You will find a read of this article very useful and informative :-  

http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic.p...    

The software being used is Ulead VideoStudio - you can download a free trial to see if it works for you from :-  

http://www.ulead.co.uk/vs/runme.htm  

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