How to transfer a Canon MV850i video to the computer?

Question

I need help finding a way to transfer these video files from the tape to the computer so I can edit it with Windows Movie Maker, or some other movie editor. Does anyone know how I can transfer it?

Answer 1

You'll need to capture the video via firewire - if your PC hasn't already got one you'll need to install a firewire card. They're cheap, easy to install and readily available. You'll also need a firewire cable.

Once everything's connected you can capture and edit the video with Windows Movie Maker.

Answer 2

First, You will need a video capture card to transfer videos between your computer and camcorder. A video capture card should carry either analog or DV in/out, to digitize the video onto your hard drive.

There are many video editing software packages available for editing video on your personal computer. Most of the video captures cards are bundled with video editing software so you don't really need to buy software separately.

Pc and Apple computers have low-end software that comes with their machines, pre installed with basic tools to capture and edit video footage.