Camcorder connected to laptop? Video Editing Software?

Kurt H

http://www.target.com/DC210-Canon-DVD-Camcorder/dp/B000M5022O/sr=1-2/qid=1195750912/ref=sr_1_2/602-1807729-5979811?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Advd%20camcorder&page=1


I'm thinking of asking for that for Christmas, but I want to know if you can connect that to a laptop. If so, would the cable be included with that camera (or any camcorder for that matter) or would I need to buy my own?

Also I love using photoshop for image editing, but is there an Adobe product for video editing?

Answer
This camcorder only comes with composite video output so it will only connect to a TV unless you have a video capture card on your laptop which most don't.

To edit the video, you'll need to take the finalized disc from this camcorder to your laptop, rip the files to your hard disk, then use which ever software you are using for video editing.

Safe video capture / recording software?

Logan

I'm looking for some software to record video game sessions. I need something that's free, safe and relatively easy to use. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Answer
Free? Don't waste your time as I did before. They just doesn't work properly with most games.
Finally, I am using Game Camcorder - http://gamecamcorder.com

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video capture software?

tom b

i have a sony handy cam it uses a usb cable to connect to my computer i need a no frills free software program that just captures the video in good quality and dosen't drop frames what do you suggest. it dosent work in windows movie maker and in nero the video and sound shudders and drops frames like crazy.

Answer
I actually have a similar problem to Tom's. For some retarded reason, Sony sells mini-DVD camcorders with no firewire compatibility. They use USB only. To make things worse, my camcorder won't work with Roxio or Moviemaker or Adobe Premier. It will work only with the software supplied by Sony with the camcorder: Picture Package. When I try to capture video using Picture Package, I get a message saying the camcorder is connecting, but it never completes the connection, so I can't transfer the video.

Tom, I'm betting you're going to have to find a copy of Picture Package to make your video transfer, but I could be wrong. Try searching at the Sony support website to see if you can download the software you need.

BEST VIDEO CAPTURE SOFTWARE?

Q. Hi,

I have a sony mini camcorder, and an IEEE interface. whats the best and simplest software to use for video capture, that makes it look like pro but is easy breazy to caputure/edit/ aid special effects ........software price is not an issue, also where can I get a step by step demonstration for that, for a starter like me, as I am totally new to this digital video capture and edit stuff, thanks a lot

Answer
There's always Windows Movie Maker in Windows, and iMovie in Mac.
It's really not the tool but your creativity that makes a movie look professional. Especially because you ARE a starter, I'd stick with these two basics, learn them well, then maybe move on to Final Cut Pro and stuff like that, because you won't be able to understand there larger scale models of video software if you don't know the basics. But the learning curve is very nice, so you can catch on to iMovie or WMM pretty easily âit's mostly drag and drop, cut and paste.
I do suggest though, that you work with a widescreen format, that always helps a video look nice. And also avoid most screen effects that any of these softwares provide for you. The worst videos always use the same old "sepia" or "old movie" effect with the cheesy reticulation and overprocessed gunk that comes with most video software.

Also very important: learn how to use a video camera keeping in mind composition, lighting, sound, set, and more âbecause that's really what makes or breaks the line between a amateur and pro.

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Camcorder connected to laptop? Video Editing Software?

Kurt H

http://www.target.com/DC210-Canon-DVD-Camcorder/dp/B000M5022O/sr=1-2/qid=1195750912/ref=sr_1_2/602-1807729-5979811?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Advd%20camcorder&page=1


I'm thinking of asking for that for Christmas, but I want to know if you can connect that to a laptop. If so, would the cable be included with that camera (or any camcorder for that matter) or would I need to buy my own?

Also I love using photoshop for image editing, but is there an Adobe product for video editing?

Answer
This camcorder only comes with composite video output so it will only connect to a TV unless you have a video capture card on your laptop which most don't.

To edit the video, you'll need to take the finalized disc from this camcorder to your laptop, rip the files to your hard disk, then use which ever software you are using for video editing.

Safe video capture / recording software?

Logan

I'm looking for some software to record video game sessions. I need something that's free, safe and relatively easy to use. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Answer
Free? Don't waste your time as I did before. They just doesn't work properly with most games.
Finally, I am using Game Camcorder - http://gamecamcorder.com

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