Transfering video at DVinfo.net

Paul Bisaillon · July 23rd, 2004, 10:39 AM

not really sure where to put this.

But i just bought a Optura 20, and it only came with a USB2.0 cable...so i had to go BUY! a firewire cable to transfer video...

but my question is i am really new and am wondering how do i get my video to my computer now...do i need video editing software to capture it, or are there freeware progs i can use to just capture it to a file and edit it later?

David Ennis · July 23rd, 2004, 11:59 AM

Of course, you need a firewire port on your computer...I'll assume you have one.

You didn't mention your operation system, but XP's native
"Movie Maker" application will allow you to capture from your camcorder via firewire and do some editing.

You can buy any of the popular editing programs, or download trial versions of most of them, and they will allow you to capture video.

Kevin Girard · July 26th, 2004, 02:36 PM

that sucks you didnt get the cable.

i orderd mine from b&h and i got usb, firewire, av and an s video cable in the canon box.

Paul Bisaillon · August 2nd, 2004, 10:46 PM

yeah i ordered from b&h as well..only usb, and compnent cables....damn it.

but i got xp now...it is all good.

Curtis Rhoads · August 3rd, 2004, 05:11 PM

When you order from B&H check to see if you are ordering the Kit or just the camera. If you order just the camera, then chances are you are not going to be getting a Firewire cable, as most manufacturers do not include this cable as standard. However, if you purchase the Kit, then the Firewire cable is included, along with some other stuff. Each Kit is different, depending on the camera. And the Kits are something that B&H does, not the manufacturer.

July 23rd, 2004, 10:39 AM	#1
Paul Bisaillon New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 10	Transfering video not really sure where to put this. But i just bought a Optura 20, and it only came with a USB2.0 cable...so i had to go BUY! a firewire cable to transfer video... but my question is i am really new and am wondering how do i get my video to my computer now...do i need video editing software to capture it, or are there freeware progs i can use to just capture it to a file and edit it later?

July 23rd, 2004, 11:59 AM	#2
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	Of course, you need a firewire port on your computer...I'll assume you have one. You didn't mention your operation system, but XP's native "Movie Maker" application will allow you to capture from your camcorder via firewire and do some editing. You can buy any of the popular editing programs, or download trial versions of most of them, and they will allow you to capture video. __________________ "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence..." - Calvin Coolidge "My brain is wired to want to know how other things are wired." - Me

July 26th, 2004, 02:36 PM	#3
Kevin Girard New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 13	that sucks you didnt get the cable. i orderd mine from b&h and i got usb, firewire, av and an s video cable in the canon box.

August 2nd, 2004, 10:46 PM	#4
Paul Bisaillon New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 10	yeah i ordered from b&h as well..only usb, and compnent cables....damn it. but i got xp now...it is all good.

August 3rd, 2004, 05:11 PM	#5
Curtis Rhoads Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 76	When you order from B&H check to see if you are ordering the Kit or just the camera. If you order just the camera, then chances are you are not going to be getting a Firewire cable, as most manufacturers do not include this cable as standard. However, if you purchase the Kit, then the Firewire cable is included, along with some other stuff. Each Kit is different, depending on the camera. And the Kits are something that B&H does, not the manufacturer.