How do i import a video from my dv camera samsung into a file in the pc?

Question

i need it to edit it i have a usb cable and i connect it to the computer but im so desperate i dont know what to do nothing comes up i have the video filmed on the camera on the tape but how

please dont tell me i have to buy things i spend almost all my budget on this camera

Answer 1

Video  Editing  Process *

*CAPTURE / IMPORT  video stream from vcam & video files from pc folders, EDIT  to make the movie as a project, FINISH  (render / save)  movie in the desired video file format and /or, SHARE …burn to CD/DVD.

for starters, XP/ Windows Movie Maker (wmm**) provides the simple & easy way (& free) to learn the ropes < click Help for fine details>. For enhanced effects, try  SpiceFx  by Pixelan,  Venture later into other video editing app ( http://video-editing-software-review.top... )  according to skill level & need.

Steps:

CAPTURE VIDEO

a.) Connect vcam to pc via firewire (4 or 6 pin) for good transfer (USB can do but possible drop frames with effect on quality)

b.) Set vcam mode to playback desired video, adjust settings for capture, then pause

c.) Open Windows Movie Maker and set to TASKS PANE

d.) In wmm/ Tasks pane/CAPTURE VIDEO, click CAPTURE from video device; wmm should be able to control vcam operations. On play, video files are copied to wmm/COLLECTION (usually several video files, although will not notice during vcam playback)

e.) Import also other desired files (video, pics, sounds, narration) from pc folder to wmm/ Collection

EDIT MOVIE

f.) wmm/EDIT: drag & drop captured video files one by one from collection to TIMELINE chart below at the desired sequence

g.) Enhance/EDIT your video further if you wish: drag/drop effects- transition, filter; create titles…test to your liking & re-edit as you wish

FINISH MOVIE (rendering)

h.) Save the video file to pc and/ or share; then Save project file (work-in-progress) for future edits.

Finally, SHARE

i.) Burn to CD or DVD***   (Wmm2 only on CD for XP)

     ***DVD authoring is incorporated in most video editing app. Otherwise, use DVD authoring programs, WinDVD, Nero, Encore, etc.

Answer 2

Since you've got a DV camcorder you need to transfer using firewire, not USB.  If you don't already have a firewire card in your PC you're looking at about $20 US, £12 UK.  If you need the cable as well, they're about £4 in the UK.

Answer 3

Do you have Windows Moviemaker on your computer?

Answer 4

The method used to transfer video from a camcorder to a computer is different for every type (DV tape/Analogue tape/DVD/HDD/etc.) of camcorder and since you have not told us the type of your camcorder it is impossible to give you definitive advice - you will no doubt receive many guesses for answers - but these will only confuse you.

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