Video to Comp how to?

[Antibilly]

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

How do I go about this? I have a Camcorder http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Bluesfella]

I'm assuming 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 assuming 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! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Duck]

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

[Antibilly]

well my cam is digital and I called best buy and all I need is the USB cord and download program and its on!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[1LOWCHIEF]

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

[Antibilly]

sweet almost there

[Bluesfella]

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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 crap.


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Keep in mind that the standard XP movie editing program really sucks. 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.

[Bluesfella]

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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:



http://www.vancerutherford.com/graphics/55Chevy/2/dec03_01.jpg




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

[Bluesfella]

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. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Munson]

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

[Paul]

I don no didly bout it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

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