-=PCTechTalk=- Re: uploading movies, firewire, camcorder

From: "BashfulBob" <Bashfulbob@xxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 22:58:16 -0500
Troth
There anything out there for copying cassettes to DVD for the computer?

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From: "~OoO~" <SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Christine" <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 6:40 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: uploading movies, firewire, camcorder


> miniDV has been around for awhile, but no doubt the most common format at 
> the moment.
> VCR tapes can be transferred to DVD using a video capture card that you 
> can add to your computer. Although, if you get the right camcorder, the 
> unit will sometimes allow you to connect a VCR to the camcorder's input 
> ports (if it has it) and you can use the camcorder's encoder. Using this 
> method, you save the VCR video to miniDV tape, and THEN you transfer to 
> the computer. Then you can edit at will.
>
> Although you can do some enhancements to make the video look a little 
> better, it will not be too significant. But, at the very least, it 
> shouldn't be any worse, and will allow you to maintain quality for the 
> future (since VHS tapes lose quality after playing back so many times).
>
> Uploading the movies from your camcorder will require some sort of 
> connection. Most likely, it'll be firewire. Regardless of whatever format 
> it is, if you don't have the port, you should be able to get a card to 
> provide the port.
>
> Software... necessary software usually comes with the camcorder, though 
> not always. Just have to check the package. Sometimes buying your own 
> software works better anyways.
>
> Firewire port... to see if you have it, it looks like this in the back of 
> your computer:
> http://tinyurl.com/qccbs
>
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> On Sun, 09 Jul 2006 15:25:39 -0400, Christine wrote:
>> HI Thanks Troth,
>>
>> Yes, my sister bought a camcorder that has a camera also that takes
>> photos, they are very poor quality, her videos are ok, but I think
>> the camera person needs a bit more training (hehe) at least where
>> light is concerned. Lighting can be tricky.
>>
>> I also have some old VCR tapes I would like to put on DVDs that are
>> poor quality but not sure that can be improved unfortunately.
>> Those mini DV's are the newest thing I guess.  Do you know how to
>> tell if I have firewire installed or whatever I need to upload the
>> movies with?  Dont you need software and a special card for that?
>> Christine ----- Original Message ----- From: "~OoO~"
>> To: "Christine"
>> Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 11:39 AM
>> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: uploading movies, firewire, camcorder
>>
>>
>>> I've got a much older Hi 8mm Sony camcorder. I've got nothing
>>> current, or at least up to date. So, the only recommendation I
>>> can give is that you would probably be happier with a camcorder
>>> that does miniDV. Stay away from the camcorders that record
>>> directly to DVD (as some Sony's do). You want to be able to take
>>> the raw video to the computer, make your edits, and THEN burn to
>>> DVD. Not saying the "burn-to-DVD" models are bad, just saying its
>>> probably not for you.
>>> I've personally played and like Panasonics, though cannot really
>>> recommend a model. If you have the money for it, the 3CCD cams
>>> are better on quality.
>>>
>>> Another thing...
>>>
>>> you have camcorders that do photos, and you have digital cameras
>>> that do video. You can get a unit that does both, sure, but I
>>> have not seen, nor read any reviews, of a unit that can do both
>>> very well. Sure, the cams can do photo and dig cameras can do
>>> video, but they specialize in only one... at least for now.
>>>
>>> Stick to a camcorder that does good "video". Don't concern
>>> yourself too much on "photo" duties.
>>>
>>> A god source of info:
>>> http://www.camcorderinfo.com/
>>>
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>>> On Sun, 09 Jul 2006 11:10:33 -0400, Christine wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I am thinking about buying a camcorder, never owned one before.
>>>>  I would like a pretty good one.  Can anyone recommend one?
>>>>
>>>> Also, once getting one, I would like to be able to upload the
>>>> movies to my computer and to make VCR or DVD's out of them.
>>>> How would I know if my computer already has the "fire wire" or
>>>> whatever that is called or what I need to do any of the above?
>>>> I use win xp.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
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