All versions of Windows Vista include a handy utility for importing (capturing) video. We call it a “wizard”, because it walks the user through video capture, step by step. The first time (and unless the “always do this….” box is checked, every time) that Vista senses that a “firewire-equipped” video device has been connected to the computer, the Autoplay “dialog” box opens.
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Clicking Import Video will launch the wizard. The wizard asks 3 questions and then “does its thing”.
We switched the Video Format to illustrate our feeling that Windows Media format merits some consideration.
The Next Step is to tell the Wizard a little about the “firewire” video source it is working with (Camcorder or Capture Device)
and what it should do. The second choice (Burn to DVD immediately) is not suitable if the video will be edited.
The final step is to perform the video capture process.
Clicking finish closes the wizard, and the video file is now on the PC, where it can be viewed or edited.
In order to use the Windows Vista capture wizard, a few things are necessary. They include:
1. A “firewire” connector on the PC
2. A “firewire” equipped Video Camcorder OR a capture device that connects to a PC with a “firewire” cable (click here for specific recommendations)
Windows XP Users can accomplish the same results with – Windows Movie Maker.
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