Capture video

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Bill H B

Help...I'm new to this process.
How can I capture a video from a Panasonic DMC-FX01 with Lumix Simple Viewer
software to Movie Maker? I get a "no device connected"prompt when
trying to imput a video.
Thanks.......Bill
 
Thanks John....
I will have a friend help me get through this procedure. I may need to get
back to you if we hit a snag.
Later....Bill
 
I probably will.

John Inzer said:
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Let us know if you require further assistance.

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John
I have a similar problem as Bill. I have a Canon S5IS. When I download the
video it is formatted in an avi file.
Trouble is the avi files are sooo large (89.6mb) for a 1.30 minute video.
I'd like to share the videos with friends and family.
I read on another site to Load the file into Windows Movie Maker and save it
back out as Windows Media File.
I get an error (no device connected) when I try to capture the video. I
assume it is not compatable...
Please advise if you have other advice..

thnx
 
cwf said:
John
I have a similar problem as Bill. I have a Canon S5IS. When I
download the video it is formatted in an avi file.
Trouble is the avi files are sooo large (89.6mb) for a 1.30 minute
video. I'd like to share the videos with friends and family.
I read on another site to Load the file into Windows Movie Maker and
save it back out as Windows Media File.
I get an error (no device connected) when I try to capture the video.
I assume it is not compatable...
Please advise if you have other advice..

thnx
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Did you copy the .avi file to a folder
on your hard drive before attempting
to import it into Movie Maker?

Another alternative would be to upload
your .avi file to the following site and
send your recipients the download link.

"YouSendIt"
http://www.yousendit.com/

All you have to do is enter an e-mail
address in the "To:" (Recipient) field
and click the "Browse" button to select
the file you wish to upload. Then click
the "Send It" button.

The next screen that appears will give
you the download link. Just copy/paste
it into the message to your recipients
who can download and view the file on
their computer.

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I transferrred the video and pictures from my camera to my computer...so yes
it is on my hard drive.

I tried to import the file to movie maker but I couldn't save it as a wmv
file....
 
cwf said:
I transferrred the video and pictures from my camera to my
computer...so yes it is on my hard drive.

I tried to import the file to movie maker but I couldn't save it as a
wmv file....
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Seems to me that a site like YouSendIt
would be your best bet...

Anyway...more details might help solve
the issue.

OK...so the file is saved in a folder on
your hard drive and that is where you
tried to import it from?

When you say "tried to import the file"
does that mean you could not import
the file? What happens? Errors?

What exactly do you mean when you
say you "Couldn't save it as a .wmv file" ?

Did you save as follows?

To save as a .wmv movie file...
Type...Ctrl+P to open the Save Movie Wizard /
Choose...My Computer /
Next /
Enter a Name and a Save Location /
Next /
Tick...'Best Quality For My Computer'
Next/
Wait while the movie is saved /
Finish...

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Digital Media Experience

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Please see answers in CAPS

John Inzer said:
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Seems to me that a site like YouSendIt
would be your best bet...

Anyway...more details might help solve
the issue.

OK...so the file is saved in a folder on
your hard drive and that is where you
tried to import it from?
YES
When you say "tried to import the file"
does that mean you could not import
the file? What happens? Errors?
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I CLICKED ON "IMPORT VIDEO"; HIGHLIGHTED THE VIDEO AND CLICKED "IMPORT"
What exactly do you mean when you
say you "Couldn't save it as a .wmv file" ?
THERE ARE 2 SAVE OPTIONS; "SAVE PROJECT" AND "SAVE PROJECT AS"
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THE ONLY TYPE TO SAVE IN IS .MSWMM
Did you save as follows?

To save as a .wmv movie file...
Type...Ctrl+P to open the Save Movie Wizard /
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NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN I HIT THE CTRL+P KEYS IN MOVIE MAKER; IN OTHER PROGRAMS
THIS IS THE PRINT FUNCTION
 
cwf said:
I am trying yousendit now; time remaining 1hr 40 minutes...yikes for
89.6mb file
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You must be on a dialup connection...
maybe it's not a good idea after all.

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cwf said:
THE ONLY TYPE TO SAVE IN IS .MSWMM
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To create a .wmv movie file.....

If you cannot use Ctrl+P just go to...
File / "Save Movie File"...

Now follow these steps:

Choose...My Computer /
Next /
Enter a Name and a Save Location /
Next /
Tick...'Best Quality For My Computer'
Next/
Wait while the movie is saved /
Finish...

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John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

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I am a volunteer

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me may not work for you

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i am in windows movie maker,
there is not a File/"save movie file" option
there are only 2 options
1.file/save project
2. file/save project as

with both of these options the only file type is .mswmm
 
Hi John
i am in windows movie maker,
there is not a File/"save movie file" option
there are only 2 options
1.file/save project
2. file/save project as

with both of these options the only file type is .mswmm
 
cwf said:
Hi John
i am in windows movie maker,
there is not a File/"save movie file" option
there are only 2 options
1.file/save project
2. file/save project as

with both of these options the only file type is .mswmm
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I guess anything is possible but I've
never seen a report that the Save
Movie File option was missing.

I totally give up.

I hope someone else can help you.

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Digital Media Experience

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me may not work for you

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