how to i convert Video_ts files to something Windows Movie Maker can edit

[debbie_g]

I recently acquired a sony dvd camcorder for christmas. However they did not send the editing software.
I am unable to edit any of my movies. I have a Windows XP PC to which i can copy my video. However the Windows Movie maker does not recognise the VIDEO_TS format and so i am unable to use this editing software on my movies.
can someone please tell me in step by step detail(I am really clueless about many of the terms you are using!) how to either 1) convert the file to something that Windows Movie maker can read OR 2) tell me of an editing software that will allow me to edit my movies as they are.

i also want to burn them when i am finished and give them out to play in a standalone dvd player.

a quick response would be really great!

[aedipuss]

inside the video_ts folder will be ifo, bup and vob files. you can use vob2mpg on the vobs to convert them to mpeg-2 which wmm may import. or just burn the video_ts folder to dvdr with imgburn in build mode as it's already in dvd format.

[DB83]

I assume that you just have one file called xxxx_ts.

1. Copy the file to your HDD (if you have not already done this)
2. Import the file into MpegStreamClip
3. Either select the convert to mpeg option or export to... (varoius options available - DV(best),Mpeg-4)
4. Import converted/exported file into Windows Movie Maker.

You ciuld also use a dvd authoring package such as Ulead DVD Movie Factory to edt and make the dvd or also ULead Video Studio for more editing possibilities but will also author a basic dvd. Other packages are also available

[debbie_g]

i am happy to report that i have found bitripper that can convert my video_ts files to avi. I can then import the avi file into Windows Movie Maker and edit my videos.