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George
Am using WinXP-pro PC and got a Sony digital camcorder that does movies and
snapshots. So far...just getting started...the Sony works great connecting
with USB cable for still-image downloads, but I get impression will need
more for movies. Would like to be able to EASILY connect the Sony, download
movies, edit them, then save to DVD-burner and play on DVD
-Is it possible to connect the camera via USB? Is it "practical" or just
impossibly slow? Do I have to have the IEEE 1394 Firewire video capture
card and software
-What are some MAINSTREAM video packages to look at, I'm assuming Adobe
($1000, right?) Is the top of the line, how about just below that...but
nothing mickey mouse. I'm ok on a reasonable learning curve. Regardless,
want to do some minor editing and have quality videos, not cheezy clip-art
looking overdone effects.
-Is the IEEE 1394 card separate? What's a good brand, about how much? Or
is an all-in-one box the way to go (software/hardware)
-The digital 8mm Sony also "plays" old analog 8mm tapes...can I play them
and download those to the PC? Will the capture card somehow convert them to
digital in the process? How much "loss" in quality is there?
Thanks,
George
PARTIAL DELL Answer 4?/2003. Recommends Movie Studio Plus (includes Roxio
creator)
snapshots. So far...just getting started...the Sony works great connecting
with USB cable for still-image downloads, but I get impression will need
more for movies. Would like to be able to EASILY connect the Sony, download
movies, edit them, then save to DVD-burner and play on DVD
-Is it possible to connect the camera via USB? Is it "practical" or just
impossibly slow? Do I have to have the IEEE 1394 Firewire video capture
card and software
-What are some MAINSTREAM video packages to look at, I'm assuming Adobe
($1000, right?) Is the top of the line, how about just below that...but
nothing mickey mouse. I'm ok on a reasonable learning curve. Regardless,
want to do some minor editing and have quality videos, not cheezy clip-art
looking overdone effects.
-Is the IEEE 1394 card separate? What's a good brand, about how much? Or
is an all-in-one box the way to go (software/hardware)
-The digital 8mm Sony also "plays" old analog 8mm tapes...can I play them
and download those to the PC? Will the capture card somehow convert them to
digital in the process? How much "loss" in quality is there?
Thanks,
George
PARTIAL DELL Answer 4?/2003. Recommends Movie Studio Plus (includes Roxio
creator)