Lost option to import part of video...

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Bernie Deitrick

Hello all,

WinXP, MovieMaker 6.0, with a Sony HDR-HC5, using an i-Link cable.

I have lost the option to import part of a video - I only have one option -
"Import the entire video tape to my computer"

I'm hoping there is some way to reset this, since I really don't want the
first 55 minutes, again...

Thanks,
Bernie
MS Excel MVP
 
Bernie said:
Hello all,

WinXP, MovieMaker 6.0,
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EH? I thought WMM 6.0 was "Vista-only" ?

Plus, your headers indicate that you posted this message via "Windows Mail"
which also indicates Vista.
with a Sony HDR-HC5, using an i-Link cable.

I have lost the option to import part of a video - I only have one
option - "Import the entire video tape to my computer"

I'm hoping there is some way to reset this, since I really don't want
the first 55 minutes, again...
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Sounds to me like you're saying you've lost the camera controls function in
WMM. Is that correct?
 
walter,

You're right - I do have Vista. I guess I'm too used to posting to the Excel
forums from my other machine ;-)

I am able to import video, but the only option that I receive is the 'entire
tape with a rewind' version. I used to get three options, though I cannot
remember the specific wording, and I'm sure one could be used start the
import without a rewind. WMM will do the auto rewind, and capture the video,
so it appears that I am still properly communicating with my video camera.

Thanks,
Bernie
 
Bernie said:
walter,

You're right - I do have Vista. I guess I'm too used to posting to
the Excel forums from my other machine ;-)
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:-) Well now that that's straightened out ....
I am able to import video, but the only option that I receive is the
'entire tape with a rewind' version. I used to get three options,
though I cannot remember the specific wording, and I'm sure one could
be used start the import without a rewind. WMM will do the auto
rewind, and capture the video, so it appears that I am still properly
communicating with my video camera.
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Sounds like you've somehow managed to 'lose' the "Capture a Portion of the
Tape Manually" option, which allows (in XP) for cueing up the tape (while
it's in the camera) to any position you desire *BEFORE* beginning the
capture.

Not being familiar with Vista's version of WMM, I'll leave this thread now
so that others more knowledgable about Vista can help you.

The only other thing I can tell you from the little bit of research I did
here, is that it seems that WMM 6.0 only comes along with a PRE-Installed
version of Vista. Looks like version 2.6 is the latest 'replacement' for
6.0 available for download (should you need to) from Microsoft.

Double-check me on that before you do anything drastic though. :-)

Good Luck
 
walter said:
The only other thing I can tell you from the little bit of research I
did here, is that it seems that WMM 6.0 only comes along with a
PRE-Installed version of Vista. Looks like version 2.6 is the latest
'replacement' for 6.0 available for download (should you need to) from
Microsoft.

Double-check me on that before you do anything drastic though. :-)

Good Luck
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==========================================
Movie Maker 2.6 is not an update nor is it a replacement...
it is intended for systems that are not adequate to run
version 6.

Read about it here:

Windows Movie Maker 2.6 for Vista
For Vista users who cannot run the
Vista version of Movie Maker
http://tinyurl.com/2jqfac
or...
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...328e-4df7-8f9d-068fc0f80cfc&displaylang=en&tm

Movie Maker in Vista - Editing
http://www.papajohn.org/Vista-Editing-Intro.html
(scroll down to Fixes and Work-Arounds
for info on Movie Maker 2.6)

On Allowing Movie Maker
6.0 and 2.6 to Coexist
http://tinyurl.com/38p4kj
or...
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/Forums/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=112752

--


John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk
 
Have you ever had MM working properly on this pc?
Have you made changes since it last worked?
Can you undo these using system restore?
Have you tried restarting the pc?
Are you sure you have i-link and not usb connected?
Can you just set the tape to play adn then press record in MM and catpure
your last 5 mins to get you editing this project again?
 
John said:
==========================================
Movie Maker 2.6 is not an update nor is it a replacement...
it is intended for systems that are not adequate to run
version 6.

Read about it here:

Windows Movie Maker 2.6 for Vista
For Vista users who cannot run the
Vista version of Movie Maker
http://tinyurl.com/2jqfac
or...
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...328e-4df7-8f9d-068fc0f80cfc&displaylang=en&tm

Movie Maker in Vista - Editing
http://www.papajohn.org/Vista-Editing-Intro.html
(scroll down to Fixes and Work-Arounds
for info on Movie Maker 2.6)

On Allowing Movie Maker
6.0 and 2.6 to Coexist
http://tinyurl.com/38p4kj
or...
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/Forums/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=112752
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I'll *try* to remember that John, thanks. :-) But you won't catch me
running Vista, EVER. Though I *do* appreciate it's release. It helped my
fledgling computer repair business immensely. ;-)

I see Windows7 will be available for download on 5/5. I'll give it a whirl
on one of the machines I don't care about over here. I wonder if it
includes any changes as far as WMM is concerned?
 
John said:
==========================================
Movie Maker 2.6 is not an update nor is it a replacement...
it is intended for systems that are not adequate to run
version 6.
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All well and good. But can you provide a download/repair link for WMM 6.0?
I can't seem to find one, though admittedly I didn't look very long.

What should the OP do, if his copy of WMM 6.0 is FUBAR?
 
Windows 7 doesn't include any version of Movie Maker.

Movie Maker is being totally rebuilt and included in the optional Windows
Live suite.... see my website's Setup Movie Maker > Windows Live Movie Maker
page..
 
PapaJohn said:
Windows 7 doesn't include any version of Movie Maker.

Movie Maker is being totally rebuilt and included in the optional
Windows Live suite.... see my website's Setup Movie Maker > Windows
Live Movie Maker page..
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Good to know. Thanks. :-)
 
Graham, walter, and John,

Thanks for your help and ideas.

WMM has worked, hasn't been changed, and only offers one option when
selecting "Import: From digital video camera" (entire tape import).

Here is a solution that appears to work: not selecting that option - leaving
the radio button unchecked - puts the import into the play mode. I still
cannot set the time for the playback capture, I have different dialogs than
what is claimed, but at least I was able to record just a part of the tape.

Thanks again, guys...

Bernie
 
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