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Converting camcorder footage to dvd via PC??

  • 25-02-2006 7:55pm
    #1
    Vyse
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    Anybody know how to do this? What software is recommended?


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  • #2
    Rev Hellfire
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    Windows XP comes with a basic editting package called Windows Movie Maker.
    As for streaming the video to the PC you'll need to obtain a firewire card if you don't have one already, USB doesnt offer the bandwidth you'll need to capture at higher resolutions.


  • #3
    andy1249
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    How much bandwidth is needed ?
    Firewire is 400mbps , firewire 2 is 800mbps
    USB 2 is 480mbps ,

    Any of those should do , the only one that wouldn't is USB 1 at 12 mbps , so USB should not be an issue as most pcs these days will have at least one USB 2 slot !!


  • #4
    andy1249
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    As regards to movie editing software I got a copy of WinDVD creator with my capture box from Komplett ,
    It works well for me but it is very much a beginners package and there is bound to be more sophisticated software out there ,

    To get started though , I would recommend it , its easy to pick up and does a nice job.
    Here's a link ,

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=304757

    Note that this is a hardware and software package and you probably are only looking for software , but it should be available online for a reasonable price.


  • #5
    Rev Hellfire
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    Firewire has a higher substained throughput compared to USB2.0 which is the importent factor when dealing with video and audio acquisition.

    Additionally firewire(800) now can support up 786 mbs, although not all cards will support this. But even a slower card will give better berformance to usb2


  • #6
    andy1249
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    However USB2 is perfectly adequate for high resolution video , firewire would be nice but not essential as you implied earlier , if you have USB2 firewire is an unnecessary expense , especially as its a dying standard !!

    No home video project would require more than 480 mbps , or even half that !


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  • #7
    SouperComputer
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    are you taking video from an analog camera or DV?

    In either case, I wouldn't reccomend windows movie maker if you plan slapping it on DVD


  • #8
    Rev Hellfire
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    I'd agree that Movie Maker is less than ideal, but as a basic functional product it gets the job done. Should you wish more than simply getting the video from the camera, well SouperComputer is right you'll need something better for dvd.

    As for taking USB2 over firewire I personally think its a nonsense to suggest usb2 if you are looking for any sort of quality ie you intend to make a dvd.

    But each to their own.

    What sort of cam is it you're using ?


  • #9
    kirving
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    If the camcorder is analogue, you would need a tv card, that comes with video capture/converting software. There is one called, PCTV Rave, which is made by Pinnacle and cost about 30 euro in PC World. It worked with my analogue camcorder, but you will need to get the right cables for capturing sound aswell, I also had to get a tiny adapter to get the camcorders audio connected to the sound card correctly.


  • #10
    Vyse
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    Cheers for all the responses. Not 100% sure what camcorder it is (it's my girlfriend's) but I know the output is DV. I bought a 4 to 6 pin connector and a firecard so hopefully this will do the job. I just need to get the best software to run it!!!!!


  • #11
    SouperComputer
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    Vyse wrote:
    Cheers for all the responses. Not 100% sure what camcorder it is (it's my girlfriend's) but I know the output is DV. I bought a 4 to 6 pin connector and a firecard so hopefully this will do the job. I just need to get the best software to run it!!!!!

    Try avid free:

    http://www.avid.com/freedv/

    TBH there is no "best" software, just what works for you.


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  • #12
    delanest
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    I found the problem is not the speed of USB V Firewire, its the fact that a lot (most I think) camcorders don't support a USB connection.

    Not to sure about the higher spec, profesional cameras though.


  • #13
    Freddie59
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    Vyse wrote:
    Cheers for all the responses. Not 100% sure what camcorder it is (it's my girlfriend's) but I know the output is DV. I bought a 4 to 6 pin connector and a firecard so hopefully this will do the job. I just need to get the best software to run it!!!!!

    A very simple one to use (and very good quality) is Cyberlink Power Director.

    Costs about €100 here - but you can get it for $9.99 (yes nine dollars ninety nine!) legitimately here:

    http://www.softwareoutlet.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=4409

    Will arrive in about five days.:)


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