How do i import video off a recordable dvd onto my computer?

Question

computer version is vista

i used a sony dvd camcorder to capture the video

i no longer have the complimentary media that was provided with the purchase of my camcorder....

the only thing that pops up when i try to import is a list of files on the dvd such as root files which contain nothing viewable

Answer 1

connect is to a usb cord that is connected to the computer

Answer 2

you should just be able to copy the files directly off the disc because it is not encrypted like a commercial DVD movie.

whether you can edit them or not is another story.

Answer 3

If you have a mini dvd camcorder….

You will have to finalize your dvd in the camera and then put the dvd in your computer 's DVD burner (top loading only) and then you will have to convert the files (i downloaded handbrake file converter free) and import them into your editing program. Use the HELP feature in your editing program to learn about editing. Once you are ready to burn, your project will be burned to a different DVD and you can file the original away.