Video to Comp how to?

Im looking to make a couple videos and download them to the computer for public viewing.....Just hot rod stuff to start..the***** will come later.

How do I go about this? I have a Camcorder

 

I'm****uming the camcorder is VHS? If that's the case, you'll need to get a video input device (usually called a Video Capture Card) that will take the RCA jacked output from your camera (or VCR) and convert that into digital video to save on your PC. ATI makes an "All-in-Wonder" video card that does this, plus there are a few other manufacturers that make Video Capture Cards.

Run down to the computer store to take a look at what's available and get prices, then check the Internet for bargains.

If your video camera is digital, then it should have come with the software/cables to transfer it to your PC. I'm****uming this isn't the case, so look into those Video Capture Cards. I have no idea what they are running now; I haven't looked at prices in a long time.

Let me know if you have any questions, and good luck!

 

Whoa, someone else from Tally-town? Whatcha drive? I may have seen it around. Blues huh, you hit the BBC alot? I still need to get out there.

-Duck

 

well my cam is digital and I called best buy and all I need is the USB cord and download program and its on!!

 

If you are running Windows XP, I think all you need is the USB cord... XP has all that built in video capture editing*****.

 

sweet almost there

 

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If you are running Windows XP, I think all you need is the USB cord... XP has all that built in video capture editing*****.


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Keep in mind that the standard XP movie editing program really*****s. It's very basic, but if you just want to string some clips together, it will be fine. It was a lame attempt to do something like Apple's built-in video editing software (which I've heard is pretty darn good).

I use Vegas Video or Adobe Premiere. Both cost bucks, though. Get Vegas if you can afford it.

If you just want bare-bones, the XP thing will be OK for that.

 

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Whoa, someone else from Tally-town? Whatcha drive? I may have seen it around. Blues huh, you hit the BBC alot? I still need to get out there.

-Duck

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Duck, here's my car, I drive it daily:








I'm not sure what the BBC is? Bib Block Chevy? British Broadcasting Company?

 

Oh, wait. I just figured it out...duh! You mean the Bradfordville Blues Club. I don't go there as much as I'd like, it was a bit pricey last few times I went.

My friend J.B. plays out there from time to time - JB's Zydeco Zoo - heck of a dance band.

 

Drag,
your camera (being digital) should've came with some sort of editting sofware. I know most cameras will send you a decent sofware...
If not tell the place you got it you need it, or it wasn't included and you're pissed!!
j

 

I don no didly bout it

but I was able to successfully? load video directly from my VHS player using the RCA jacks.

I used a free download called Movie Mill for editing..

I got one of them HP media center computers..

Paul