Jul 3, 2009
How Can I Upload Video From My Camcorder Canon 630i Into My Computer?
I have this Canon 630i camcorder for over 2 years, and when I bought it I thought I will be able to store and edit video into computer.
Although the software came with it, I never understand it, as i believed the software was just for the still images made with camcorder, so I gave up.
But I now I have a feeling since the camcorder is DV and it’s digital, it should be possible to connect and save the video into PC.
I have a USB cable to connect, but is that enough.
Can anyone let me know, please?
Thanks in advance to everyone.
Video Editing Process*
*CAPTURE the video stream from vcam or Import from pc folder, EDIT to make the movie as a project, FINISH (render) movie as a video file, and finally SAVE or burn to CD/DVD.
for starters, XP/Windows Movie Maker** (wmm) would provide the simple & easy way (& free) to learn the technique, where SpiceFx by Pixelan could provide enhanced effects. **click detailed WMMaker help.
After learning the editing tricks, you may later venture into other video editing programs – Premiere, Vegas, Pinnacle, Ulead, etc., accdg to skill level.
Steps:
CAPTURE VIDEO
a.) Connect vcam to computer via firewire cable (4 or 6 pin @ 25 mbps) for good transfer (USB@ 4mbps can do but possible drop frames),
b.) Set the vcam mode to play recorded video on tape & pause
c.) Open wmm in computer and set to TASK PANE
d.) In the wmm/Task pane/CAPTURE VIDEO, click CAPTURE from video device. Wmm should now be able to control vcam operations. The video files from vcam can then be copied to wmm collection (usually there are several video files from vcam although you will not notice on vcam playback)
e.) Import other desired video files, pictures, music, narration from pc folder to wmm collection
EDIT MOVIE
f.) wmm/ EDIT: drag & drop captured video files one by one from collection to TIMELINE chart below at the desired sequence
g.) Enhance/edit your video further if you wish: add other video files, pictures, background music/ narration, subtitles, effects, transition, etc., then, test to your liking (re-edit as you wish)
FINISH MOVIE (w/rendering)
h.) Save the video file to pc or burn to cd
i.) Save the project file (work-in-progress) for succeeding edits
Hope this helps…
I would best answer this question via an article on TechLore I’m sure will help you…http://www.techlore.com/article/10222/Tr…
The ‘USB’ cable you speak of is a firewire, not a usb.
If you havent already installed the software, do that. If you have and it still doesnt work, go to the canon website and look for a driver which is for your camcorder.
To upload and edit, windows comes with windows movie maker. Use that if you just want to upload or do simple editing.
If not, i would recommend I-life, but you have a PC not a mac, so try pinnacle.
I have a JVC dv camcorder and discovered that the lead that plugs into the round pc socket on the camera is only good for stills. assuming you have the correct video software installed, you need a 1394 firewire with a small 4 or 6 pin socket that fits into the i socket on your camera.
Recommend Dazzle dv editor available from:
http://www.maplin.co.uk
This contains a video card, to slot into a spare slot in the back of your pc and the firewire to link your camcorder.
you can then transfer video to the pc, edit, add text and burn to DVD.
Hope this helps.