Newbie to DV, What software to use?

[kel]

Newbie to DV, What software to use?
i have just bought myself a Sony DCR HC14E,
i.LINK (DV Out)
USB interface
i did not get any software with it,
so i was wondering which software would be the easiest to use
for a virgin DV camcorder user?
i would like to edit my films and then burn them to DVD

[thecoalman]

There's loads of apps, they all have free trials. Give Video Studio 8 a try. www.ulead.com It does everything, from capture to burn.

BTW use the i-link for transferring, it's also known as 1394 and firewire.

[jimmalenko]

I would recommend scenalyzerlive, DVIO or WinDV.

[Sturge33]

I have a Sony TRV260. I just tried transferring my video for the first time this weekend. I used the i.Link/Firewire transfer with WinDV and it worked great. I tried Scenalyzer which also worked but you have to pay for it now or you get an add at random points in your video. I have read good things about DVIO which I didn't try. DVIO doesn't have a video preview though, WinDV does so I chose that. I transferred 6 files of lengths up to 10 minutes with 0 dropped frames. I would recommend that you plug your camera into the AC adapter before you transfer.

[mikesbytes]

WinDV has the advantage of DVIO in that it has memory buffering, which usually results in zero dropped frames.