Just bought the DCR-h32 sony handycam....

[chess]

I am curious what the best program user friendly that there is to capture from the cam via firewire to the computer... Money isnt an object right now on which program, since sometimes the more expensive programs dont do enough for the end user.. Any help would be nice.. I am a newb.....

Thanks Fellas

-Ron

[daamon]

Hi chess,

WinDV is very reliable and free. It's used purely for "capturing" (actually, it's transferring) and you can write to one continuous DV AVI file (set the "Discontinuity threshold" to 0), or to different clips in separate files for each scene change (set the "Discontinuity threshold" to 1).

It's pretty intuitive to use too. Loads of people use it and recommend it.

Good luck...

[Sifaga]

dvio is another one

[chess]

Do you suggest any programs to edit it in or no ?

Thanks Again

-Chess

[daamon]

Do you suggest any programs to edit it in or no ?

Before anyone can recommend an editing program, they need to know what kind of things you want to do, your level of knowledge - a general description of what you're trying to achieve.

[chess]

Do you suggest any programs to edit it in or no ?

Before anyone can recommend an editing program, they need to know what kind of things you want to do, your level of knowledge - a general description of what you're trying to achieve.

daamon:

I guess I am trying to edit and put music into the "movie" and burn onto dvd or cdr for just collection. Basicaly this is all drag strip racing, and excitement within the pit area... Also I know you can create menus, as I use to with Music DVDs in my car. Hope this helps!!!

-Ron

[stiltman]

I am curious what the best program user friendly that there is to capture from the cam via firewire to the computer... Money isnt an object right now on which program, since sometimes the more expensive programs dont do enough for the end user.. Any help would be nice.. I am a newb.....

Thanks Fellas

-Ron

Just got the same camcorder yesterday
So far, I have transfered with Vegas 4, Studio 8 and WinDV.

The Nightshot plus is just simply amazing
I thought my old Sony Hi8 did good in low light, but this camcorder just blows it away

[daamon]

I guess I am trying to edit and put music into the "movie" and burn onto dvd or cdr for just collection. Basicaly this is all drag strip racing, and excitement within the pit area... Also I know you can create menus, as I use to with Music DVDs in my car. Hope this helps!!!

In that case you'd get away with either some good freeware, or some less expensive editors. I've not tried any of the following, but have seen them recommended and their write-up sounds like they'll be suitable.

Freeware:
Avid Free DV
Zwei-stein
AviTricks

Payware:
VideoWave
Video Edit Magic
Mainconcept EVE
Video Explosion Deluxe
Ulead Videostudio
EditStudio
Pinnacle Studio
Vegas Movie Studio
Adobe Premiere Elements

All of the above are in the "Advanced Editors" category of the "Tools" section... Read up, trial a few and pick one that suits your needs.

Good luck and enjoy...