from digital tape to dvd

[jaker]

Hi all,

OK, I am a complete photography Numpty-Dumpty and I need a bit of help.

I have been given a camcorder (mini-dv format) but no instructions or software.

My question is, how do I transfer my footage to dvd? I have a cable to connect to my pc... do I need software?

ta

Jaker

[gavstar]

I'm no expert, but I have found Windows Movie Maker does the job OK - comes included with Windows XP. I had some problems with frame loss, which I have put down to not having a fast enough PC - not enough RAM or CPU power.
HTH.

[jaker]

OK... I will try... how do I transfer the data from the tape to the machine... is it as simple as playing it or sthg?

ta

[FourWheelDrift]

jaker said:

OK... I will try... how do I transfer the data from the tape to the machine... is it as simple as playing it or sthg?

ta

Connect up the camera, start up Windows Movie Maker, put the camera into VCR mode. Windows should recognise the camera.

click on "Capture from video device" and follow the instructions.

[gavstar]

There's a wizard which runs through it. It's worth having a quick look through the Help files too. It's pretty straight forward. You will need to have USB2 otherwise the transfer will be too jerky as it transfers it in real time. Don't do anything else on the PC at the same time as it will use up valuable resources. Once captured, you can then choose what type of disc you want to create with the image...

[pdV6]

gavstar said:

You will need to have USB2 otherwise the transfer will be too jerky as it transfers it in real time.

Or Firewire (1394)

[imperialism2024]

pdV6 said:

gavstar said:

You will need to have USB2 otherwise the transfer will be too jerky as it transfers it in real time.

Or Firewire (1394)

I was under the impression that you still need Firewire as USB2 can only transfer in bursts, and it can't stream video sustained at the full video resolution, which is why Firewire is needed, as it can transfer sustained.

[jaker]

cheers chaps...

[gavstar]

imperialism2024 said:

pdV6 said:

gavstar said:

You will need to have USB2 otherwise the transfer will be too jerky as it transfers it in real time.

Or Firewire (1394)

I was under the impression that you still need Firewire as USB2 can only transfer in bursts, and it can't stream video sustained at the full video resolution, which is why Firewire is needed, as it can transfer sustained.

That would explain why mine was slightly jerky - WTF do they supply these cameras with USB2 if it ain't up to the job!!

[imperialism2024]

gavstar said:

imperialism2024 said:

pdV6 said:

gavstar said:

You will need to have USB2 otherwise the transfer will be too jerky as it transfers it in real time.

Or Firewire (1394)

I was under the impression that you still need Firewire as USB2 can only transfer in bursts, and it can't stream video sustained at the full video resolution, which is why Firewire is needed, as it can transfer sustained.

That would explain why mine was slightly jerky - WTF do they supply these cameras with USB2 if it ain't up to the job!!

USB2 is supposed to be used for digital stills, or for d/ling at a lower quality.