I am transferring my videos from Canon Z60 mini DV camcorder using FIREWIRE 1394 port and Windows Movie Maker. When I watch the same video by connecting the camcorder directly to TV via AV port, the quality of videos is very good. But when I transfer the videos to my PC, using firewire port and windows movie maker, I just receive a resolution of 320×240 pixels. This is very poor resolution. Is their any other form of transferring the Videos from mini DV cassettes to PC, keeping the QUALITY of the videos? Will using any other professional Video software while transferring will help? Do somebody know which FORMAT windows movie maker save the video in? Is is MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 for anyother format?
Posts Tagged ‘Video’
Can PAL video camcorders play NTSC dv tapes?
31
Aug
thanks lere, my question was that if I buy a PAL camcorder, to play back my previously made NTSC tapes into my computer to make DVD’s will it play them without any problems, ie sound, video when I input them into my computer…merci. jj
Question about MiniDV camcorders and video transfer?
23
Aug
I was wondering how MiniDV camcorders work when it comes to transferring footage to PC.. how long does it take? does it transfer a lot faster then the play time? Iike how long does it take per minute does it run the tape in like a FF to transfer or what? Also.. how do the clips go in does it separate each clip into it’s own file somehow or is it all one big video so u have to cut all the videos on the computer or what? I’ve only used SD and HDD I’ve never used MiniDV so Idk how they work.. I was looking at professional camcorders but they’re all MiniDV! like the Canon XH-A1 HD & Canon XL2.. how do they do it? I would think they’d all want hard disk and what would be the advantage of using tapes? plz help thx!
I need a Mac compatible HD video camera and somewhat cheap editing software?
19
Aug
I’ve been looking around (with not too much luck) to find a pretty nice HD camcorder and video editing software for the Mac. I’m trying to find the camera for under $400, and the software nothing too fancy but I’d like green-screen compatibility. Anyone have any tips? It would mean a lot!
HD camcorder video onto computer?
20
Jul
hello i have an HD camcorder. on my laptop..i can hook up the camcorder and watch the videos fine..but on my computer..it doesnt seem to open the file..(windows media player) and play it..i have to play it through nero..and the quality is verry bad too…i bought the pc a year ago too so it isnt all that old? what do i do? do i have todownload a new firmware for windows media player? its like MTS format or something
The mini dv camcorder with the best video quality?
18
Jul
ok i am going to buy a mini dv camcorder and all i really want in it is that it has the best video quality for the price which is around 300 dollars. so does any one know a camcorder with really good video quality that is around three houndred dollars.
Does anyone own a KODAK Zi6 HD DIGITAL POCKET VIDEO CAMERA CAMCORDER or something resembling it?
10
Jul
…because I want to know if the batteries will run out after using it with a 32 GB card. Or is there anyone that can tell me if this camcorder will run for 8 -12+ hours on the battery’s provided without running out of power, or can I hook it up (plug it in) to my computer or wall socket to do this?
Any suggestions for an inexpensive camcorder that with do this will be appreciated. Thank you.
http://cgi.ebay.com/KODAK-Zi6-HD-DIGITAL-POCKET-VIDEO-CAMERA-CAMCORDER-BLK-/360269449049?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Cameras&hash=item53e1bb8759
Another question: Do I have to hold the back center button to video tape or side button or anything? The reason I am asking this is because I want to know if I can set this up on a counter and run it (for hours) without any contact with it or any buttons.
Mandy:
I really like you! Thank you for your helpful and informative answer!
Can an HD Camcorder play video on my Standard TV?
05
Jul
Can I watch my recorded video from a HD Camcorder, on my standard Television
Convert 8mm tapes to Digital video. What do I need?
03
Jul
I have a Sony CCD-TRV14E Camcorder and I want to burn the videos onto DVDs. I’m unsure about what I need to buy to convert the (8mm) tapes, I was looking at some stuff from pinnacle but I’m unsure which one I need (Dazzle DVD Recorder, Pinnacle Studio MovieBox, Pinnacle Video Transfer) I’m really confused as to which I need.
What about the devices I mentioned?
Is there a web site i can go visit to upload a video from my camcorder through the USB drive?
28
Jun
a sony digital camcorder on high8 8mm tapes. I simply want to push play on my camcorder and import the video to the site, save on the site and move the file to myspace.com or something like that
How do I put a video clip on youtube that is on an 8MM format.?
24
Jun
I have a video clip that i filmed on my older 8MM camcorder. How do i put this video on YouTube? Can it even be done? Do i have to convert it to a digital format first? If so how?
My camcorder actually uses a Hi8 format.
Device to import video from Hi8 camcorder to MacBook Pro?
17
Jun
I just bought a MacBook Pro and and would like to transfer all my Hi8 movies from an old Sony Handycam. I am partially aware of two devices which may be available (Pinnacle and Elgato). I do have an old Dazzle Digital Video Creator 80 but no software and cannot find support on it probably because it is so old. I would guess it is not compatible with a Mac anyway. Any ideas on the best device to use to transfer these movies so I can import them into iMovie? Anything that will give the best picture quality since these are beloved home moves.
looking to buy a professional video camera, camcorder?
09
Jun
money is not an issue
i’m currently a professional photographer and i’m about to start doing small films and hopefully a full movie in the future
i need help finding a good camcorder, anything that i can shoot short films, movies, commercials, etc
any suggestions? remember, money is not a problem
also can people explain the basics of choosing between cameras?
i use final cut pro to edit vids
What type of video camera do I need to upload video clips to my computer?
09
Jun
Do I need a digital camcorder or a digital camera with video? I know digital camers use memory cards, is it the same for digital camcorders? Does it matter? Seems like everyone, except me, can upload video clips.