I record with my camera (SAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMCORDER SC-D353). It stores on the memory card I supplied. Then I hook the camera up to the computer by the USB port that came with the camera and load the video clips onto the computer. I can put the clips into Video studio's Library and then put them into the story board or the time line. The problem comes when I would like to trim the clip so that only certain parts of the clip remain in my movie. If I trim off the begining of the clip then I lose the picture and I get an error message from Windows. Video Studio shuts down. I cannot extract, trim, split by scene or any other method of trimming either.
I apoligize if I'm ignorant but can you guys explain this simply? I'm not quite knowledgable on this subject....
If its possible, I would appreciate a solution that does not require spending money on more hardware. Thax
Having trouble trimming video clips in Video Studio 7
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Sorry -- but why are you recording video using the Memory Stick that your camera can use, instead of the mini DV cassettes which is its main way of recording video? I know your camera can record video on the Memory Stick, but this is low quality video which is used to send as an email or put on a web site. It is also a highly compressed format and very difficult to edit, which explains why you are having problems with it. What software came with the camera? Usually, for the type of video you are capturing, it is better to use the bundled software for editing.
Since your camera is a mini DV model, then the best -- and for all intents and purposes, ONLY -- way of transferring high quality video to your computer is via Firewire (which in the case of your camera is called i-Link). Basically, Firewire was developed as a (relatively) problem free means of transferring video to a computer at very high speeds at very high quality. This is necessary since, as you may have realised, video creates very large files and the transfer rate to get them to your computer needs to be high enough for it to flow to your computer flawlessly and without it backing up because the connection can't handle the speed.
The problem is, though, that no camera manufacturer of which I am aware ever includes a Firewire cable, though they always seem to include a USB cable with the camera, thus giving the user the idea that they should use that cable for everything. Needless to say, your computer will also need to have a Firewire port into which you can plug the connecting cable. But if you don't have one at the moment, the good news is that you can buy a Firewire card pretty cheaply these days (here in Australia they cost only around US$25 -- though you may have to pay to have it installed if you don't feel confident enough to do it yourself). They also usually come with a Firewire cable. Getting the right cable, though, is important, since the Firewire connection on your camera will normally be a small 4-pin one (a bit smaller and slightly different shape to the mini-USB connection). The Firewire connection on the computer, on the other hand, will normally be the larger 6 pin variety. So make sure you ask for a 4 pin to 6 pin Firewire cable.
Once you have captured your high quality video, then you should read the top sticky post on the recommended procedure for editing it and producing a DVD.
Since your camera is a mini DV model, then the best -- and for all intents and purposes, ONLY -- way of transferring high quality video to your computer is via Firewire (which in the case of your camera is called i-Link). Basically, Firewire was developed as a (relatively) problem free means of transferring video to a computer at very high speeds at very high quality. This is necessary since, as you may have realised, video creates very large files and the transfer rate to get them to your computer needs to be high enough for it to flow to your computer flawlessly and without it backing up because the connection can't handle the speed.
The problem is, though, that no camera manufacturer of which I am aware ever includes a Firewire cable, though they always seem to include a USB cable with the camera, thus giving the user the idea that they should use that cable for everything. Needless to say, your computer will also need to have a Firewire port into which you can plug the connecting cable. But if you don't have one at the moment, the good news is that you can buy a Firewire card pretty cheaply these days (here in Australia they cost only around US$25 -- though you may have to pay to have it installed if you don't feel confident enough to do it yourself). They also usually come with a Firewire cable. Getting the right cable, though, is important, since the Firewire connection on your camera will normally be a small 4-pin one (a bit smaller and slightly different shape to the mini-USB connection). The Firewire connection on the computer, on the other hand, will normally be the larger 6 pin variety. So make sure you ask for a 4 pin to 6 pin Firewire cable.
Once you have captured your high quality video, then you should read the top sticky post on the recommended procedure for editing it and producing a DVD.
Ken Berry