How to copy from mini DV to computer

Install the card in the computer or FireWire, as it is called, the controller IEEE-1394. This Board is needed to connect the camera to the computer. Even if the camera has a usb connector, it only serves to transfer photos from the memory card. Video from mini DV to computer you can transfer with a FireWire controller which is missing in most computers.

Buy this card and cable to connect the camera to a computer store. The connecting cable is called 1394A-b 6-pin to 4-pin — this means that on the one hand it has a large connector, to connect to the controller. On the other side of the cable should be a small connector for connecting with the camera. If you do not have experience installing expansion cards, you should use the services of a specialist.

Connect the camera with film installed to the computer. Turn the camera on and select a mode of communication with a computer, if available in the settings. If not, just play the tapes.

Install the software for the camera and video capture. Included with many cameras there is a CD with free tools recording and editing video. Also pay attention to the specialized software, for example, ScenalyzerLive 4.0 or Pinnacle Studio 10 and above. Start a browser and enter the address http://www.scenalyzer.com/download.html here you can download a demo version of ScenalyzerLive 4.0 and try it out in action.

Run the installation file of the program of video capture, install it, answering the questions of the wizard. Double-click the shortcut on the desktop and open the program. Specify the folder to save the video. Please note that the free space will need a lot, about 50 Gigabytes on one tape.

Select from the drop-down list in the left center of the window your camera. This element is called the Select Capture Device and marked with a triangle. Then in the left corner of the window you will see a video with your camera. If you see a blue blank screen, press Play on the camera to start playback. Do not place a tick next to enable recording, and then the program can erase your record.

Click with the left mouse button Capture menu at the top of the window. From the list, select Start Capturing to start record the video from mini DV to computer. Long process takes the same time as the record itself. It is not recommended to do anything on the computer at this time. Upon completion of the programme you will receive a large uncompressed DV.avi file ready for editing and transcoding to any format.