tobedesh said:
I had Costco transfer our home movies to dvd. I want to copy dvd (not
camera) to C drive so I can add narrative. I tried import but could
not bring up C. I use XP.
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The VOB files in the VIDEO_TS folder
are your video files.
If you copy them to a folder on your hard
drive and convert them to the .wmv format
you can import them into Movie Maker for
editing.
Then save the completed project in the
..wmv format and use DVD Authoring
software to crate a new DVD.
The followng freeware can convert the files:
(FWIW...it's always a good idea to create a System
Restore point before installing software or updates)
Format Factory
http://www.pcfreetime.com/
(FWIW...you may want to uncheck
all the boxes on the final screen)
After downloading and installing Format Factory...
open the program and choose an Output Folder...
(this is where you will find your files after they are
converted)
Drag/drop your audio/video clips onto the
main screen...
Select 'All to ???' / OK...
(the ??? represents your choice of format)
Click...Start...on the toolbar...
That should do it...
If you do not have DVD Authoring software...
the following freebie may be worth a try:
(FWIW) It's always a good idea to create a System
Restore Point before installing software or updates)
DVD Flick
http://www.dvdflick.net/
Be sure to read the Guide:
http://www.dvdflick.net/guide.php
If you have problems downloading DVD Flick...
try the following direct link:
http://tinyurl.com/yzx9sck
or...
http://downloads.sourceforge.net/pr...dflick_setup_1.3.0.7.exe?use_mirror=softlayer
Save the file to a folder on your hard drive and
install from there.
Tutorials:
DVD Flick Tutorial
http://beginwithsoftware.com/videoguides/dvd-flick-guide.html
Burn Any PC Video Format into DVD
http://www.freevideoworkshop.com/dvdflicktutorial.htm
To create a basic Video DVD that should play in a free
standing DVD player...try the following...
Good luck.
First...read the DVD Flick Guide to familiarize yourself
with the program.
Open DVD Flick and insert a blank DVD in your burner.
If your computer's Autoplay window opens....just close it.
Click the Project Settings button and go to...Video /
Target format...residents of USA...choose...NTSC /
Accept.
Left click the Add title button and browse to your
Movie Clips and select the ones you want on the DVD.
You can arrange them by selecting one and then use
the Move Up and Move Down buttons.
Left click the Create DVD button / OK / Yes / Yes.
Wait while the DVD is created.
When the text "Finished Successfully" appears you
may close DVD Flick. Now you can eject your DVD
and play it in your DVD player.
At some point you may wish to purchase more
advanced software like Cyberlink, Nero, Roxio,
Ulead, etc...but at least this is a start.
Good luck.
--
J. 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
