Stressing over this video project--please help?!?

Question

My group had to make 5 skits and record them..we made four and are planning on doing the 5th tmw. Keep in mind this project is due thursday! I used my moms video camera and recorded the 4 videos. Theres other footage on it too so my question is how do I get it on to my computer?! I dont have a USB or any specific cords..I dont have a disc even. We were all busy with family so dont yell at me for doing this last minute. Please help--Im not a smart girl hahaha so please explain it as easy as you can.

Answer 1

First you can't download video via a USB cord.

If you have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder….

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.

If you have a mini dvd camcorder….

You will have to finalize your dvd in the camera and then put the dvd in your computer 's DVD burner (top loading only) and then you will have to convert the files (i downloaded handbrake file converter free) and import them into your editing program. Use the HELP feature in your editing program to learn about editing. Once you are ready to burn, your project will be burned to a different DVD and you can file the original away.

If you have an analog (VHS) camcorder…

You need an analog converter, either internal card or external such as the dazzle. It's very easy to use and come with good software. You would hook your analog VHS camera to the analog converter, the dazzle and then hook the dazzle to your PC. The dazzle cost around 70.00 , but worth the money if you have a lot of VHS to tapes to convert.

Answer 2

ooh toughie you have to have a cord or a disk sorry! get a memorycard if it is new enough sorry if i wasn't any help

Answer 3

Skit Bioshock. I love that game.It wouldent be easy so I think a skit of a troubled teen stressed with life that kills herself. Just tell your story its easy quick and you can make it as dark as you want it.

Answer 4

provided that you don't need to edit your work (fingers crossed that you don't) I would suggest plugging the camera directly into the TV via the AV cable. thats the triple plug one that fits into your tv. yellow is video, red/white is audio left anf right.

you should be able to simply fastforward or rewind to each point.

next time tho, plan a little sooner and do an edit in your computer at a friends house. it'll look better.

hope it helps!