Tuesday, November 12, 2013

How do you transfer video from a handycam camcorder?

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How do you import video directly to your computer from a Sony Handycam Camcorder using a USB cable?


Answer
You have a mini dv (cassette) camcorderâ¦.
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. Make sure your camera is in playback mode.
The fine print in your manual makes reference to firewire (ieee 1394) connection.

If you have a mini dvd camcorderâ¦.
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 http://www.handbrake.fr/ 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 it's a minidv camcorder, you need a firewire connection.
If it's a minidvd camcorder you have to convert the files using a file converting program like http://www.handbrake.fr/ (free download).
If it's a hard disc, then download using the USB cord.
If it's a flash drive, you can either use a card reader or USB and copy and paste the photo's from the card to the file of your choice.

How can I get the best quality video out of my mini DV camcorder?




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Can't afford HD and i know I can't get anything close out of my Sony Mini DV camcorder, but what can I do to get the best possible quality out of what i have? (formats, different tapes etc.)


Answer
if you haven't already, you should start shooting in the 16:9 aspect. miniDV is digital, so the tape really does not affect performance. Use the SP tape speed setting and stick with one of the 3 top brands of tape, Sony, Panasonic or JVC.

learn how to use light to advantage. try using reflectors outdoors and get a lighting kit for indoors. you might want to study using filters, if you get a Cokin A set, that can be used on almost any upscale consumer camera.

HD right now is way too expensive for casual consumer use considering editing and archival issues. The best HD is still HDV so skills you learn on miniDV will transfer when you do upgrade.




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