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Need an application that will record live video from firewire camcorder
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Hi folks,
I'm looking for a program that will record video live from my mini dv camcorder instead of from the tape. Free would be the amount I'm willing to spend on itAnyone know of such a program?
You are a mac user aren't you.....?
iMovie does exactly what you are asking for....
Well, didn't think it would be as simple as switching the camcorder to camera Simple enough...Cool Now I can just record straight to the laptop instead of buying mini dv tapes to record my son at home. Thought I was going to go broke buying those suckers
Simple enough...Cool Now I can just record straight to the laptop instead of buying mini dv tapes to record my son at home. Thought I was going to go broke buying those suckers Well, didn't think it would be as simple as switching the camcorder to camera
Be sure to choose the right program for the right job.
With iMovie '06 HDTV support was limited, so if you've got a HDTV cam maybe Final Cut Express is better.
Well, didn't think it would be as simple as switching the camcorder to camera
I don't know if that's such a good idea. I mean, a random computer hiccup or if you accidently pull the FW cable loose and *poof* everything you just recorded since the last save is gone. Plus, tapes are a proven, reliable way to store your footage for the long term and if you shop on line you can get them for $4-5 each.
Lethal
4-5 is even on the high side
2.75 plus shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DVM-60-P...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1186958505&sr=8-1
2.75 plus shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DVM-60-P...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1186958505&sr=8-1
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