want to burn video camera tapes to DVD what software to get?

**00redws6** · 11-06-2007, 10:05 AM

I have a helmet cam i use when riding my dirt bike and quad. The camera records them onto tapes but i would like to convert these to DVD's. Does anyone have a program they recommend for this? i would also like to be able to edit the video. Not sure what program will work well for this or if i need multiple things. Thanks for any help.

**00redws6** · 11-07-2007, 01:11 PM

anyone?

**Mr. Luos** · 11-07-2007, 01:15 PM

I use Adobe Premiere Pro.

But I think windows has movie maker, although I am not sure of the options.
Newer burning softwares should be able to burn DVD's.

What kind of tapes?? I use mini-DV and a firewire to get them on my PC.

**00redws6** · 11-07-2007, 05:27 PM

my tapes are also mini dv

**Mr. Luos** · 11-07-2007, 05:32 PM

Do you have a way to connect the camera to the PC?
Firewire works much better than USB.
Not sure about USB 2.0.

**00redws6** · 11-07-2007, 05:35 PM

i just have usb.

**Mr. Luos** · 11-07-2007, 05:47 PM

Might come off the camera choppy.
It happened to me, so I went out and invested in a PCI firewire card and cable. Much better.

Pro will burn to DVD....
Not sure about Movie Maker, but you can check it out as it comes with windows.

**Mr. Luos** · 11-07-2007, 05:50 PM

Firewire cable

Firewire PCI card

I am sure there are cheaper options as well.
What camera?? Does it have a firewire output?

**00redws6** · 11-07-2007, 07:17 PM

The camera is a sony DCR-HC96, im not sure if it has the fire wire connection but my computer does so im guessing i wouldnt need the card then?

the ports i see for the camera are: a/v, LANC, DC in, DV, and usb.

this is the camera:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16830179044R

Thanks for the help

**Mr. Luos** · 11-07-2007, 07:23 PM

It can use it.
That camera is a step above mine.

**00redws6** · 11-07-2007, 07:34 PM

Thanks for all of your help

**Knighthawk LS1** · 11-07-2007, 08:11 PM

Windows movie maker will burn them to a DVD in MPG Format, not like a regular DVD, if you are wanting to edit the video with dvd quaility and menu's you'll need to use Adobe, if you cannot afford adobe, Pinnacle Systems has Studio 11 out, and i found that program to be very user friendly (adobe premiere pro will blow Pinnacle out of the water, just harder to use)

http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSit...arision+Chart/