We filmed a movie for school and I brought the camera home and connected it to my comp. before I knew that you had to have something installed first. Then I read that even if I do install it now, it won’t be able to connect properly. Can someone tell me where to install the software and how to repair the connection? Thankyou in advance.
P.S. I need to import to Windows Movie Maker, I don’t know if that affects anything but I thought I’d say.
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DCR-TRV27 is a miniDV vcam and probably has a firewire port like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewire
To capture video, you have to connect using firewire.
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.toptenreviews.com/powerdirector-review.html ) 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 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.