Note that on the right is a Preview area, along with a set of DV camera controls. I selected to Capture parts of the tape manually and to Show preview during capture. In most cases, you'll want to look over the tape, and select sections The tape, or whether you want to capture clips manually. You're asked whether you want to simply capture everything that's on So that I could end up with a file that would work well on DVD, butĬould also be later rendered into a smaller file with lower quality for Ĭhoosing one can result in significantly-lower (or higher) file size,Īlong with a significantly smaller (or larger) display size. Single purpose, however, take a look at the drop-down list of other settings. You are sure that you will only be using your captured video for a Higher-quality purpose, you'll be stuck with a poor quality video. You later want to use your video clips for a DVD or other If however, you initiallyĬapture your video with a smaller display size or lower fps rate, if Rate- you can always use that file to create a video (for web use) Want to choose an option with a relatively large display size and fps Unless you don't have much free hard drive space, you may Key information is display size and frames per (Theĭefault is to create a computer-quality video). Next, you'll be promptedįor a somewhat geeky bit of information about what quality to save yourĪn option depending on where you expect to be viewing your videos. Assuming yourĬamcorder is powered on and recognized by your computer, you should seeĪ file name for your soon-to-be captured video clip, and (optionally)īrowse to choose a location for the video files (if you want someplaceĭifferent than the default My Videos folder. Your computer's Firewire port, and click on that item. To do that, connect your camcorder's Firewire port to Sound effects, or other audio files that are already on your computer.Īlternatively (and more likely in this case), you may want to Capture from video device (i.e. You can import video clips, photos (or other images) or music, The first step is to Capture Video -īring video, still pictures, or music in for use in your MovieMaker Notice that it helps to walk the user through the steps, with a series of options in the left-hand frame. Look for Windows MovieMaker in the Start Menu's Accessories folder. Need a cable with the correct-sized plugs (though you may be able to Large (6-pin) Firewire ports- most desktop computers have largeįirewire ports (if they have any at all!) most camcorders and mostįirewire-equipped notebook computers have the small-sized ports. Be aware, however, that there are small (4-pin) and Windows ME or XP, you can connect your camcorder to your computer usingĪ Firewire cable. That you have a digital camcorder, a PC with Firewire ports, and To connect up to older (non-digital) camcorders. Have Firewire ports for connection to computers it is more difficult It with a PCI card for desktop models (about $35) or a PC Card (also This may be built-into your computer if not, you can add (This is sometimes referred to as IEEE 1394 or iLink on SonyĬomputers). These programs is easy- as long as your PC has a Firewire connector. Getting video from a digital camcorder into any of People (including schools, teachers, and students) have access to aĭigital camcorder. Power Producer are often older versions of commercial products theyĪre usable and often have more features than Windows Move Maker but are (These programs, such as ULead Video Studio and CyberLink Is often included with hardware such as DVD burners or Firewire add-inĬards. With other Windows versions, however, other software for making videos Movie Maker is a simple application that is included with Microsoft's Turkish translation by Zoltan Solakīefore you start, you may want to look over my tutorial: Adding Video to Your Website (without fancy streaming servers).
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