Why isnt a SONY software not capture from a SONY video cam????

[mol3000]

Im using vegas 6 and trying to capture video from the sony dcr-dvd403 but for some reason when i plug in the usb to the cam it just comes up as a cd player and vegas 6 wont see it at all!!!!!! am i doing something wrong???? why the hell a sony software is not seeing its own camera?!??!?!?!?!??!?!

[yoda313]

Is it a dv camera? You need to use a firewire port for the best transfer. Some won't see usb at all. Though some do.

EDIT - Is it a direct dvd recorder? Does it record straight to a dvd? Then you can use dvd decrypter or dvd shrink to copy the dvd disc files to the pc and open the video_ts folder in your editing program.

[BJ_M]

sony 6d will import that crap format --

you have to use camcorder import setting as in your manual and instructions and the help file and the sheet that came with the software in the box ...and also instructed on the sony web site and forums and sony support ..

[mol3000]

Is it a dv camera? You need to use a firewire port for the best transfer. Some won't see usb at all. Though some do.

EDIT - Is it a direct dvd recorder? Does it record straight to a dvd? Then you can use dvd decrypter or dvd shrink to copy the dvd disc files to the pc and open the video_ts folder in your editing program.

i no but before i do that i have to finalize the disk meaning it cant be used again and i neeed to keep using those disk

[kschang]

Because Sony Vegas 6 used to be Sonic Foundry Video Vegas.

[mol3000]

ok i tried and updated to version d but it still wont capture the video.... and you can just register for their forums the old fashion way so thats not gonna work.... can anyone help me with this?????

[BJ_M]

and you can just register for their forums the old fashion way so thats not gonna work....

what do you mean ? other than having to provide proof of purchase - you can register right away ...


did you read the sheet that came with the software in the box ? it explains a lot of how to use dvd created by those stupid camcorders ... though in many cases it is sill a pain ... really - those camcorders are just not really meant to be edited ..

[hech54]

Is it a dv camera? You need to use a firewire port for the best transfer. Some won't see usb at all. Though some do.

EDIT - Is it a direct dvd recorder? Does it record straight to a dvd? Then you can use dvd decrypter or dvd shrink to copy the dvd disc files to the pc and open the video_ts folder in your editing program.

i no but before i do that i have to finalize the disk meaning it cant be used again and i neeed to keep using those disk

You need to keep using the discs?
If you are adding additional video to a "not yet full" -R disc...then that is a shame. I'm afraid you need to wait until the disc is full in order to do any computer work on the DVD.
But if you are talking about an RW disc....finalizing doesn't mean squat on an RW. They can always be erased on a computer no matter what they are finalized on.

[mol3000]

Is it a dv camera? You need to use a firewire port for the best transfer. Some won't see usb at all. Though some do.

EDIT - Is it a direct dvd recorder? Does it record straight to a dvd? Then you can use dvd decrypter or dvd shrink to copy the dvd disc files to the pc and open the video_ts folder in your editing program.

i no but before i do that i have to finalize the disk meaning it cant be used again and i neeed to keep using those disk

You need to keep using the discs?
If you are adding additional video to a "not yet full" -R disc...then that is a shame. I'm afraid you need to wait until the disc is full in order to do any computer work on the DVD.
But if you are talking about an RW disc....finalizing doesn't mean squat on an RW. They can always be erased on a computer no matter what they are finalized on.

yes im talking about a -rw... i thought i read that on either one it couldnt be written to again??!?!?!?

PS: this isnt my cam... its my friend.... if it was up to me i would of bought minidv

[jtoolman2000]

RW means Rewritable - Finalized or not!

[kschang]

Rewritable just means you can erase the disk and reuse it, doesn't mean you can add to it.