Query by alfa&omega: How can I upload video from my camcorder Canon 630i into my laptop or computer?
I have this Canon 630i camcorder for over 2 many years, and when I bought it I imagined I will be capable to keep and edit video clip into pc.
Despite the fact that the software came with it, I by no means comprehend it, as i believed the software was just for the nonetheless photographs created with camcorder, so I gave up.
But I now I have a feeling because the camcorder is DV and it can be digital, it should be possible to connect and help save the video clip into Personal computer.
I have a USB cable to connect, but is that ample.
Can anyone permit me know, make sure you?
Many thanks in advance to every person.
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Solution by Barry L
I have a JVC dv camcorder and found that the lead that plugs into the round pc socket on the camera is only excellent for stills. assuming you have the proper video computer software set up, you require a 1394 firewire with a modest 4 or 6 pin socket that fits into the i socket on your camera.
Recommend Dazzle dv editor obtainable from:
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This is made up of a video card, to slot into a spare slot in the back of your personal computer and the firewire to website link your camcorder.
you can then transfer video clip to the personal computer, edit, include text and burn off to DVD.
Hope this helps.
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I would best answer this question via an article on TechLore I’m sure will help you…
http://www.techlore.com/article/10222/Transferring-Digital-Video-from-a-Digital-Camcorder-to-my-PC/h
The ‘USB’ cable you speak of is a firewire, not a usb.
If you havent already installed the software, do that. If you have and it still doesnt work, go to the canon website and look for a driver which is for your camcorder.
To upload and edit, windows comes with windows movie maker. Use that if you just want to upload or do simple editing.
If not, i would recommend I-life, but you have a PC not a mac, so try pinnacle.
Video Editing Process*
*CAPTURE the video stream from vcam or Import from pc folder, EDIT to make the movie as a project, FINISH (render) movie as a video file, and finally SAVE or burn to CD/DVD.
for starters, XP/Windows Movie Maker** (wmm) would provide the simple & easy way (& free) to learn the technique, where SpiceFx by Pixelan could provide enhanced effects. **click detailed WMMaker help.
After learning the editing tricks, you may later venture into other video editing programs – Premiere, Vegas, Pinnacle, Ulead, etc., accdg to skill level.
Steps:
CAPTURE VIDEO
a.) Connect vcam to computer via firewire cable (4 or 6 pin @ 25 mbps) for good transfer (USB@ 4mbps can do but possible drop frames),
b.) Set the vcam mode to play recorded video on tape & pause
c.) Open wmm in computer and set to TASK PANE
d.) In the wmm/Task pane/CAPTURE VIDEO, click CAPTURE from video device. Wmm should now be able to control vcam operations. The video files from vcam can then be copied to wmm collection (usually there are several video files from vcam although you will not notice on vcam playback)
e.) Import other desired video files, pictures, music, narration from pc folder to wmm collection
EDIT MOVIE
f.) wmm/ EDIT: drag & drop captured video files one by one from collection to TIMELINE chart below at the desired sequence
g.) Enhance/edit your video further if you wish: add other video files, pictures, background music/ narration, subtitles, effects, transition, etc., then, test to your liking (re-edit as you wish)
FINISH MOVIE (w/rendering)
h.) Save the video file to pc or burn to cd
i.) Save the project file (work-in-progress) for succeeding edits
Hope this helps…