Express won't import from computer

[lgmayka]

I have .MP4 files in folder Z:\Camcorder . I can import them into Pro X3, but that program is very cumbersome for simple purposes. So I thought I'd try Express 2010...

To my amazement, Express doesn't know how to import files! I click on Import Computer, check the box for Z:\Camcorder, press the Start button, and...Nothing! No folder, no media contents.

So what I am doing wrong? Is Express this much harder to work with than Pro?

[teknisyan]

Hello lgmayka,

I'm Abiel from Corel Support. If you like to import the video from your camcorder using VideoStudio Express 2010, then you can follow these steps.
To import video from a camcorder that records to DV/HDV tape
1. From the Action Bar in the Media Organizer, choose Import > Camcorder - Tape.
2. Connect your camcorder to your computer.
3. In the Import from Camcorder - Tape window, choose the camcorder from the Device drop-down list.
4. In the To folder box, do one of the following:

• Choose a folder in which you want to place the media files.
• Type a folder name to create a new folder.
5. Enable To device and choose a drive to burn your captured video directly on a disc.
6. Choose between Automatic and Manual to determine your capturing preference.
7. Click the Find Scenes button to scan the video and create scene indexes.
8. Click the Settings tab and modify any of the following settings: Video Format, Aspect Ratio, or Quality.
9. In the preview area, do any of the following:
• To import the entire tape, from beginning to end, mark the Capture full tape check box.
• To import all content in the import window, mark the Select All check box above the preview area.
10. Click Start capture.

To import video from a camcorder that records DVD / MPEG2 / MPEG4 / AVCHD to a hard disk, memory card, or disc
1. From the Action Bar in the Media Organizer, choose Import > Camcorder - Memory/Disc.
2. Connect your camera to your computer or insert a memory card.
3. In the Camcorder - Memory/Disc window, choose the camera or card from the Device drop-down list.
4. In the To folder box, do one of the following:
• Choose a folder in which you want to place the media files.
• Type a folder name to create a new folder.
5. Enable To device and choose a drive to burn your captured video directly on a disc.
6. In the preview area, do any of the following:
• To import individual files, click the thumbnails.
• To import all content in the import window, enable the Select All check box above the preview area.
7. Click Import.

Please tell me if these steps works for you.