How to transfer a movie from handycam-firewire and pc?

Question

I dont have fire-wire plugs on my pc! Should I buy it? Do you think it's gonna work well?

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 <just click Help for details>. For enhanced effects, try  SpiceFx  by Pixelan,  Venture later into other video editing software ( 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***   (Wmm only on CD)

***DVD authoring is incorporated in most video editing software. Otherwise, DVD authoring programs, Windows DVD, Nero, Encore DVD, etc.

Answer 2

well d**n...how old is your computer???  almost every for the last 3 years (at least) has had firewire.

you could use a USB but its sketchy sometimes since it relays info in bursts rather than a continuous stream like a firewire.

if you dont have a firewire port, get one...its well worth it.