Just Got a New Camera

[wrc_rally]

Hello, I just bought a JVC GR-DVL520U MiniDV Camcorder, and I am wonder how I can make DVD's/VCD's with it. I am wondering if I need some hardware, so the AV can go into the computer, of if i can somehow use the USB to access it. If someone could enlighten me on the steps I could take to do this, Iit would be much appreciated, and i would be very greatful. Thank you for your time, and look forward to a reply!!

[yg1968]

You need a firewire card and cable. You can use Windows Movie Maker to capture. You can encode to mpeg-2 with TMPGEnc. VCD can be authored with NERO. DVD can be authored with the programs that come with your DVD burner. I suggest the Sony DRU-500A as a DVD burner.

P.S. It might be too late but getting a digital camcorder with a passthrough feature (most Sony digital camcorders except the TRV-140; some Canon models) could have been a good idea since you could have used your camcorder as a capture card for VHS and other analog stuff.

[tonyp12]

The USB is only for still picture transfer.

Firewire card: $20

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=287559

Card bundled with Pinnacle8 software: $50
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=295250

[SingSing]

No..No.. No.. those are the wrong prices.

Need to change to CDN$, and plus GST, and the other tax.

[wrc_rally]

I live in part of Canda with only 7% Sales tax

[wrc_rally]

can i use this stuff? which stuff should I buy if i can use this stuff?
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&dept=0&WLBS=fs%2Dweb3...d=&newdeptid=1 , http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&dept=0&WLBS=fs%2Dweb3...d=&newdeptid=1 ,
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&dept=0&WLBS=fsweb8&sk...d=&newdeptid=1

[tonyp12]

I think the Pyro comes with one cable.
This Canadian estore also have it, free shipping.
http://www.ez-buy.com/

It look very similar to this bundle pack:
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=50052384



ebay.ca have some cheap
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2078435096