need help to capture video from camcorder

[blipblop]

I have a Sony camcorder that records the video on the tape. What would I need in my computer so I can save that to a video file?

I think I need a video in video card correct? Could someone tell me what I'm missing? The camcorder can either connect to the computer USB or firewire. I'm going to use USB since I don't have firewire. Thanks

 

[cprince]

You need a program like adobe premiere(expensive) or Roxio or some other program to transfer the video from your camcorder. You will also need a program that will convert the mpeg2 file into some other format, if you want.

 

[LASTGUY2GETPS2]

First: www.VCDHELP.com
Second: MPEG2VCR and TMPGENC are killer editors/encoders and burners
Third: WinPVR - One of the better capturing utilities I've used. Straight to MPEG2

 

[Modelworks]

First thing I would do is go get a cheap firewire card.
You can get one for about 20.00.


It will make the process alot easier, since most video apps will import firewire without problems, sometimes usb doesn't work correctly.

Once you have that installed, you need an application to capture and edit the video.

Next download jahshaka at http://www.jahshaka.org/
Its a very nice free program that has some of the best things from Adobe Premeire and After effects which will cost you quite a bit.

You should be able to import the video and do anything you want with it