Uploading video from a camera to computer

**98-LS1** · 11-27-2006, 09:18 AM

I have a JVC DV camcorder but can't figure out how to upload a video onto my computer to post on the web. Is there a special cable that connects to the camera to the USB port on the computer? I'm stumped here, computer illiterate as hell. Thank ye fellers

**DaveHo** · 11-27-2006, 10:37 AM

You need to use firewire, not USB. That cable normally does not come with the camcorder. Does you computer have a firewire card?

**snaggeltooth** · 11-27-2006, 10:44 AM

should read you manual , I have a special cable that goes from my camara to a usb ...

**98-LS1** · 11-27-2006, 10:53 AM

Thanks, I ain't never heard of a firewire. How can I tell if my computer has that capability? It's a Dell desktop with Windows XP. I'll ride back down to Sears tonight and see if I can find a cable that will work. Do ya'll have a special media program to save video's on the hard drive? Sorry for all the questons but this is all new to me, thanks again.

**Bandit02** · 11-27-2006, 11:07 AM

Desktops normally don't have firewire, usb will work just not as fast. Usually they use a firewire to usb cable, but firewire to firewire works best. Your computer will have the basic software.

**snaggeltooth** · 11-27-2006, 11:16 AM

you can always go to the JVC website and pull up you camara ... they probable have a FAQ

**snaggeltooth** · 11-27-2006, 11:24 AM

http://www.jvc.com/ try there first

**Knighthawk LS1** · 11-27-2006, 04:58 PM

also youi'll want a decent program to do this, Windows MovieMaker blows
let me knwo if can offer some help

**joerockhead** · 11-27-2006, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Knighthawk LS1

also youi'll want a decent program to do this, Windows MovieMaker blows
let me knwo if can offer some help

Well, I just got a vid camera, but if your spelling/typing indicates your video ability, I will go ask the bum on the street corner, We call him Jabberin Josh.

**SexOnWheels** · 11-28-2006, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by joerockhead

Well, I just got a vid camera, but if your spelling/typing indicates your video ability, I will go ask the bum on the street corner, We call him Jabberin Josh.

Zing!

Really he was mostly using 'forum/mssg slang'

I am looking to buy a new video camera myself (to mount on my future [this year] cage to record my road race runs) so I have been watching this thread to d/l the right software to u/l the footage on the web.

**tboysen00** · 11-28-2006, 06:50 AM

will a dell laptop inspiron 6000 have the firewire or will it be capable of uploading videos from my camera to my laptop? its a canon camera. i have used windows movie maker for like slide show movies but they were boring. need to add video. so i need to go get the cable to put them on my comp and then i should be set? thanks troy

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 11-28-2006, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by SexOnWheels

Zing!

Really he was mostly using 'forum/mssg slang'

I am looking to buy a new video camera myself (to mount on my future [this year] cage to record my road race runs) so I have been watching this thread to d/l the right software to u/l the footage on the web.

I have been using Moviemaker to do my in-car vids.

**98-LS1** · 11-28-2006, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by Ed Blown Vert

I have been using Moviemaker to do my in-car vids.

This is just a regular program that I could buy at Best Buy correct? I'm going there after work to find the cable I need and see which video program I can use to edit and make movie's with. I've been fooling around with my camera at the house and it has a really good video quality so once I get the cable and software I'll be able to take in car vids at Deals Gap. Bought myself a tri-pod that mounts to my console for spirited mountain driving too

I'm looking forward to playing with this thing. Thanks Ed and everyone else!

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 11-28-2006, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by 98-LS1

This is just a regular program that I could buy at Best Buy correct? I'm going there after work to find the cable I need and see which video program I can use to edit and make movie's with. I've been fooling around with my camera at the house and it has a really good video quality so once I get the cable and software I'll be able to take in car vids at Deals Gap. Bought myself a tri-pod that mounts to my console for spirited mountain driving too

I'm looking forward to playing with this thing. Thanks Ed and everyone else!

Moviemaker comes with Windows XP. Its free which is why I use it. There are other better software. But for what I do, its fine.

With a DV camera, the vids should look great.

This was taken with a cheap high-8 camera and edited with moviemaker.
In-Car vid

**98-LS1** · 11-28-2006, 08:47 AM

Cool, thanks!

**SexOnWheels** · 11-28-2006, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by Ed Blown Vert

Moviemaker comes with Windows XP. Its free which is why I use it. There are other better software. But for what I do, its fine.

With a DV camera, the vids should look great.

This was taken with a cheap high-8 camera and edited with moviemaker.
In-Car vid

But if you wanted to add text and other 'vid-tricks' another program would be better?

Which one does some other members use?

Also Ed that was one nice run/vid!

**tboysen00** · 11-28-2006, 12:10 PM

can anybody help me with my questions above. thanks troy

**Knighthawk LS1** · 11-28-2006, 03:27 PM

A Dell i6000D has a mini 1394 IEEE Firewire port. I have the same laptop just with dedicated video.

Hey EDDY, you want help i'll give you some help buddy