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So I have a JVC camcorder called the everio, and I have the new 2009 HD model. On the software you have to use called Everiomedia browser, the videos that i import are in HD. But when I use the movie conversion application, (makes it into a wmv file so I can edit on Windows movie maker) it's not longer in HD. What's wrong, and how do I change that?
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If it is a "2009 HD model" that saves to a hard disc drive or flash memory, then it saves to AVCHD (MTS) file format. When you convert to a file your MovieMaker can understand, you are converting that high definition video to basically standard definition grade quality. MovieMaker cannot deal with AVCHD which is why you have to convert it.
To change that, you need a video editing application that can handle AVCHD (MTS) files without that downgrade you are applying... Sony Vegas and Adobe Premiere float to the top (there are others) - and your computer needs LOTS of RAM (4 gig is best - more is better); and LOTS of available hard drive space and a REALLY fast CPU.
The software included in the box with ANY consumer camcorder is useless - and the freebie you get with MovieMaker is pretty close behind (especially with high definition video).
If it is a "2009 HD model" that saves to a hard disc drive or flash memory, then it saves to AVCHD (MTS) file format. When you convert to a file your MovieMaker can understand, you are converting that high definition video to basically standard definition grade quality. MovieMaker cannot deal with AVCHD which is why you have to convert it.
To change that, you need a video editing application that can handle AVCHD (MTS) files without that downgrade you are applying... Sony Vegas and Adobe Premiere float to the top (there are others) - and your computer needs LOTS of RAM (4 gig is best - more is better); and LOTS of available hard drive space and a REALLY fast CPU.
The software included in the box with ANY consumer camcorder is useless - and the freebie you get with MovieMaker is pretty close behind (especially with high definition video).
Whats a cheap camera with one of those handles on the top?
Alex
Im looking for a handle like on the VX1000 and looking for a super super cheap price like 100 dollars.... Yeah i know what your thinking. It doesn't have to be hd but its gotta have good enough quality for skating and stuff. Its also gotta have at least a viewfinder but doesnt need a pull out screen. Lets see what answers i get!
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For $100? Digital? None working. You can barely get a pocket cam for that.
For skating, your alternative is to get whatever camcorder that does work (and that you can afford) and make something like a GlideCam StuntBar.
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The Sony DCR-VX series - and any other miniDV or digital8 tape based camcorder connects to your computer using a firewire cable between the camcorder's DV port and the computer's firewire port. USB won't work. USB-to-firewire cable/converter/adapter/hub things won't work, either. If your computer has no firewire port, hopefully it has an available expansion slot so you can add one.
Firewire, IEEE1394, DV and i.LINK are all the same thing - and that communications protocol is very different from USB. USB can't handle the DV-format stream.
We don't know what computer you want to edit the video on - but if it has no firewire port, that will be your next challenge. No sense getting the camcorder if you are planning to edit - and find out later that you can't edit because your computer's missing a port...
For $100? Digital? None working. You can barely get a pocket cam for that.
For skating, your alternative is to get whatever camcorder that does work (and that you can afford) and make something like a GlideCam StuntBar.
+++++++++++
More information:
The Sony DCR-VX series - and any other miniDV or digital8 tape based camcorder connects to your computer using a firewire cable between the camcorder's DV port and the computer's firewire port. USB won't work. USB-to-firewire cable/converter/adapter/hub things won't work, either. If your computer has no firewire port, hopefully it has an available expansion slot so you can add one.
Firewire, IEEE1394, DV and i.LINK are all the same thing - and that communications protocol is very different from USB. USB can't handle the DV-format stream.
We don't know what computer you want to edit the video on - but if it has no firewire port, that will be your next challenge. No sense getting the camcorder if you are planning to edit - and find out later that you can't edit because your computer's missing a port...
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