How do I put videos from camcorder onto Windows Movie Maker?

Question

Please help me...this is for a school project! We recorder these scenes and now i want to put them on Movie Maker but I dont know how to! It sometimes says that my computer does not read the codec...

Answer 1

download codecs automatically: (connect to internet)

open wmm, goto tools/options/general

- check download automatic

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> Venture into other video editing app ( http://video-editing-software-review.top... ) accdg. to need & skill level.

(*Note: if video file is not supported, import vcam files separately via win explorer- Hdd (USB connect vcam to pc); DvD (pc reader); Flash Media (card reader) & convert mpeg2 or vob files to wmv- try Prism, Super, Windows media encoder, etc., then import)

Steps:

CAPTURE VIDEO :  video stream from tape-based Vcam->file

a.) Connect miniDV or digi-8 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 TASKS 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 video files*  

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

EDIT MOVIE:  create movie as a project

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

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

FINISH MOVIE: render muvee file

i.) Render/Save MUVEE to pc and/ or share- CD; Save PROJECT (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, Encore, etc.

Answer 2

You need a firewire cable to connect your camera to your PC and you need a real editing program.  Windows Movie maker is the worst choice unless your just looking for a low quality, cheesy video.

Your better off using the right tools.  You can capture video, edit and burn to DVD in Nero 8 or if you want more professional results, use Sony Vegas!