Sony mini DV camcorder question?

Question

i have bought an older mini DV sony handycam and i dont know the name of the software used to stream the video to my PC and save it. I tried plugging it in and it wont work. Where on the internet is the software I need for model number DCR-HC15E....and please dont answer with a stupid question like "d'uh, go to www.sony.com" Im not stupid--thanks in advance

Answer 1

Video  Editing  Process

for starters, free Windows Movie Maker (XP-wmm2 & Vista-wmm6) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>.  Venture into other video editing app ( http://video-editing-software-review.top... ) accdg. to need & skill level.

Steps:

CAPTURE VIDEO :  video stream from tape-based Vcam

a.) Connect miniDV to pc via FIREWIRE cable (4 or 6 pin) for best transfer (USB w/quality concern)

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

c.) Open wmm and set to TASKS pane

d.) Click Capture from video device; wmm  controls vcam operations- on play, video stream is captured to wmm/COLLECTION

IMPORT FILES :  from pc folder

e.) Import other video files*  

f.) Import other files: pics, music, narration

EDIT MOVIE:  create movie as a project

g.) Drag&drop video files from collection to TIMELINE chart below at the desired sequence

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

FINISH MOVIE: render muvee file

i.) Render/Save MUVEE to pc and/ or share- CD; Save PROJECT (work-in-progress) for future edits.

Finally, SHARE:

j.) Burn to DVD***   (wmm2 only on CD)

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

Answer 2

i have a number of DV devices including one from Sony, and none came with software. the ieee 1394 connection is a standard connection. if your computer operating system does not recognize that a device is connected, then you need to reload your port device driver that came with your computer, or for the capture card if you are using 3rd party device.

Another thought. DV devices do not use USB, by international license agreement, they only use the ilink/DV/firewire/iee1394 connection. If you plugged in a USB, that is just for the still photos saved on the memory stick.

Answer 3

Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, your PC probably did not come with a firewire port, so you will have to buy one and install it, since most computers (except possibly brand new) don't come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord so you have to purchase a cord too. Your camcorder did come with a USB cord and that is used for downloading stills from your camcorder.