Transfer video 2 Pc?

Question

I have recordings on my MiniDV camcorder that I want to transfer to my laptop. I have the VST Firewire Cardbus Card to connect the cam to laptop.

So how do I get Windows Movie Maker and my laptop to recognize & identify my MiniDV camcorder.

Answer 1

First you have to install the software that comes on the disc with your camcorder. Then plug your camcorder into the computer( usb works best). Your importing software should come up and it will put your videos on your computer. You can then import them to movie maker.

Answer 2

Video  Editing  Process

CAPTURE video stream-mDV Vcam/ IMPORT files from pc folders, EDIT  to create muvee as a project, FINISH  (render / save)  muvee 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 details>

Steps:

CAPTURE VIDEO

a.) Connect mDV vcam to pc via firewire cable (4 or 6 pin) for good transfer (USB can do but possibly drop frames affecting quality)

b.) Set vcam mode to playback desired video, set for capture, pause

c.) Open wmm* and set to TASKS pane

d.) In wmm/ TASKS /Capture, click Capture from video device; wmm should be able to control vcam operations. On play, video stream is captured to wmm/COLLECTION (usually unto several video files)

e.) Import other files: other video, pics, music, narration from pc folder

EDIT MOVIE

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

g.) Enhance video: drag&drop effects- transition, filter; create titles, music…test & re-edit as you wish

FINISH MOVIE (rendering)

h.) Render/Save 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)

   ** Most video editing app include DVD authoring, otherwise, use DVD authoring programs, e.g.,  WinDVD, Nero, Encore, etc.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

It take a little patients to do it, but once you get it it's all rewarding, check out this guide i wrote about transferring your video to your computer...