How do i upload videos from my cassette playing camcorder(JVC GR-D27OU) to my computer? do i need a firewire?

Question

firewire cable?

Answer 1

JVC GR-D27OU, a miniDV vcam, must be FIREWIRE**-connected to pc to upload video thru video capture or video editing (VES)* software while vcam is on playback. Vcam-4pin->CABLE->Pc (4/ 6pin?). Before cable** purchase, note: DV or Firewire port of vcam is 4pin...check the firewire port of PC whether 4 or 6 pin. If none, procure firewire card: pci for pc or pcmia for laptop (Google).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewire    

for starters, free Windows Movie Maker* (XP-wmm2 & Vista-wmm6) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>. Upgrade to other video editing app accdg. to need & skill level

http://video-editing-software-review.top...    

video editing process:

>>> open wmm- start/all programs/wmm->TASK pane

1. Capture video stream** - editing software remotely controls vcam operations

2. Edit- drag/drop files->timeline & enhance w/effects, transition, music & titles

3. Finish (render)- save Movie file, also save Project*** file

4. Share-burn to CD (to DvD thru a DvD authoring app like DvD Flick, Nero, etc.)

Answer 2

Yes firewire (1394, same thing) is the normal type of cable for that. A firewire camera port normally looks like this http://public.online.ksu.edu/support/kyc...

or this http://www.dpreview.com/news/9908/firewi...

On the computer side it looks like this. http://www.dpreview.com/news/9908/firewi...