What firewire cable do i need?

Question

Hi. Ages ago I bough a samsung VP-D361 and I have an Acer Aspire Desktop. I would like to put my film onto my computer so I can put it on dvd and I dont really know what I need. I gather that I need a firewire cable. My comp has a 1394 (?) thingy in the back of it so I'm assuming that I can get a firewire cable to do it but I dont know what pins I need or how I find out what I've got. Is it 4-4, 6-6, 4-6?? Also, will I need any software to put it on the comp or can i just plug n' go? I've got nero 8...can i use that at all for anything? Thanks for your help, Casey xx

Answer 1

All MiniDV camcorders have a 4 pin firewire socket.  If the firewire socket in your PC is the same you'll need a 4 pin to 4 pin cable.  If they're not the same you'll need the more common 4 pin to 6 pin.

Once everything's connected you can capture and edit the video with Windows Movie Maker (it should already be on your PC), save it as DV-AVI (it's under Save on My Computer, Best quality show more choices, Other settings) and then write it to DVD using DVD Flick. You can probably create the DVD with Nero as well - try them both and see which you prefer.

Answer 2

There's a guide to using Firewire with DV camcorders on SimplyDV, which is a uk camcorder site. See this page http://www.simplydv.co.uk/info-base/page...

Answer 3

Yes, VP-D361, a miniDV vcam, must be iLink / FIREWIRE400**-connected to pc to upload video thru video capture or video editing* software while vcam is ON PLAYBACK.  Note: DV or Firewire port of vcam is 4pin. Before cable purchase** (Vcam/4pin=>firewireCABLE=>PC (4/ 6pin?), check pc for DV or firewire port, whether 4 or 6 pin. http://h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/3151...

for starters, free Windows Movie Maker* (Vista/wmm6 & XP/wmm2) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>. Upgrade to intermediate or pro video editing applications accdg. to need & skill level

http://video-editing-software-review.top...

      

video editing process- Vista/wmm6

      >>> open wmm- start/all programs/wmm->TASK pane

1. Import video stream** - editing software remotely controls vcam operations

2. Edit- drag/drop video files->timeline & enhance w/effects, transition, music & titles

3. Publish (render)- save Movie (OK for youTube), also, save Project.msmmw file

      >>> Share=>auto-shifts to WindowsDvD authoring app->burn to DvD

Similarly: XP/wmm2- Capture/Edit/Finish- DvD authoring app, e.g.,DvD Flick or Nero

For details, visit:  http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...