Vista Movie Maker and my Digital Video Camera

Howard · External Since: Jan 27, 2007 Posts: 10

I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.

I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera on
and making sure it is in play mode etc.

Can anyone help?

Dana Cline - MVP · External Since: Feb 21, 2007 Posts: 188

As far as I know, MovieMaker doesn't work with USB cameras, only IEEE 1394
(FireWire) or composite video.

Dana Cline - MCE MVP

"Howard" <Howard RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0A01481D-B164-40E5-A6D7-D518AC9E71F7@microsoft.com...
>I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
> Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
>
> I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera
> on
> and making sure it is in play mode etc.
>
> Can anyone help?

Graham Hughes · External Since: Oct 22, 2006 Posts: 150

Dana is right, which make and model cam is it?

--

Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.com

"Dana Cline - MVP" <dcline.TakeThisOut@scriptpro.com> wrote in message
news:%231a$UzeWHHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> As far as I know, MovieMaker doesn't work with USB cameras, only IEEE 1394
> (FireWire) or composite video.
>
> Dana Cline - MCE MVP
>
> "Howard" <Howard.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0A01481D-B164-40E5-A6D7-D518AC9E71F7@microsoft.com...
>>I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
>> Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
>>
>> I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera
>> on
>> and making sure it is in play mode etc.
>>
>> Can anyone help?
>
>

Nigel Brooke-Smith · External Since: Mar 13, 2007 Posts: 1

Hi Graham

I have the same problem as Howard mentioned. I have a Sony TRV250E - which
records digitally to 8mm tape, rather than a memory stick or card. It used
to work fine under XP Home/MovieMaker on the USB connection, but now under
Vista it just doesn't recognise it.

I've been on to Sony's website, and there's no new drivers or software for
use with Vista, so I reloaded the drivers for XP into Vista. I can't speak
for how it was before, but I can see and use the video camera in Live
Messenger quite happily on USB, including playing from the video tape, but it
just doesn't want to accept the video stream in MovieMaker.

The annoying thing is that when you read the Help files in MM, it says "If
you have a DV camera that supports streaming over USB (also called a USB
Video Class [UVC] camera), you can connect the video camera to your computer
by using a USB 2.0 connection. To determine whether your DV camera supports
USB streaming over DV, check Windows Device Manager and determine if the
camera appears as a "USB Video Device," or check the documentation that came
with your DV camera or go to the manufacturer's Web site."

Neither option is of much help. The camera appears as an 'Imaging device'
along with my logitech webcam, and it also appears as a USB Audio device
under the 'Sound, Video and Game Controllers section'.

Any clues?

"Graham Hughes" wrote:

> Dana is right, which make and model cam is it?
>
> --
>
> Graham Hughes
> MVP Digital Media
> www.myvideoproblems.com
>
>
> "Dana Cline - MVP" <dcline DeleteThis @scriptpro.com> wrote in message
> news:%231a$UzeWHHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > As far as I know, MovieMaker doesn't work with USB cameras, only IEEE 1394
> > (FireWire) or composite video.
> >
> > Dana Cline - MCE MVP
> >
> > "Howard" <Howard DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:0A01481D-B164-40E5-A6D7-D518AC9E71F7@microsoft.com...
> >>I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
> >> Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
> >>
> >> I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera
> >> on
> >> and making sure it is in play mode etc.
> >>
> >> Can anyone help?
> >
> >
>
>
>

Nigel Brooke-Smith · External Since: Mar 13, 2007 Posts: 1

Hi Graham

I have the same problem as Howard mentioned. I have a Sony TRV250E - which
records digitally to 8mm tape, rather than a memory stick or card. It used
to work fine under XP Home/MovieMaker on the USB connection, but now under
Vista it just doesn't recognise it.

I've been on to Sony's website, and there's no new drivers or software for
use with Vista, so I reloaded the drivers for XP into Vista. I can't speak
for how it was before, but I can see and use the video camera in Live
Messenger quite happily on USB, including playing from the video tape, but it
just doesn't want to accept the video stream in MovieMaker.

The annoying thing is that when you read the Help files in MM, it says "If
you have a DV camera that supports streaming over USB (also called a USB
Video Class [UVC] camera), you can connect the video camera to your computer
by using a USB 2.0 connection. To determine whether your DV camera supports
USB streaming over DV, check Windows Device Manager and determine if the
camera appears as a "USB Video Device," or check the documentation that came
with your DV camera or go to the manufacturer's Web site."

Neither option is of much help. The camera appears as an 'Imaging device'
along with my logitech webcam, and it also appears as a USB Audio device
under the 'Sound, Video and Game Controllers section'.

Any clues?

"Graham Hughes" wrote:

> Dana is right, which make and model cam is it?
>
> --
>
> Graham Hughes
> MVP Digital Media
> www.myvideoproblems.com
>
>
> "Dana Cline - MVP" <dcline DeleteThis @scriptpro.com> wrote in message
> news:%231a$UzeWHHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > As far as I know, MovieMaker doesn't work with USB cameras, only IEEE 1394
> > (FireWire) or composite video.
> >
> > Dana Cline - MCE MVP
> >
> > "Howard" <Howard DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:0A01481D-B164-40E5-A6D7-D518AC9E71F7@microsoft.com...
> >>I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
> >> Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
> >>
> >> I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera
> >> on
> >> and making sure it is in play mode etc.
> >>
> >> Can anyone help?
> >
> >
>
>
>

Chris M · External Since: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3

I also have the same issue only with an IEEE connection. I've gone so far as
to try 3 different video capture programs (including Adobe Premier) and none
of them will capture from my Sony DV. What is interesting is that I can
control the device (play/FF/rewind) but cannot import the video. In Movie
Maker I can semi-capture in the spacehog AVI format, but it then is an
unreadable file in any software (I learned this after a 1 hour capture). The
other offered formats rewind the tape and then I get an error called "N/A"
which I had not seen before. The device shows in control panel under system
devices, but not in Explorer. I've replaced the 4-pin to 4-pin cable thinking
that was the issue. I am now at wit's end.... I hope a solution comes out
which is why I am adding to this thread. Wish I could have offered the answer.

"Dana Cline - MVP" wrote:

> As far as I know, MovieMaker doesn't work with USB cameras, only IEEE 1394
> (FireWire) or composite video.
>
> Dana Cline - MCE MVP
>
> "Howard" <Howard.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0A01481D-B164-40E5-A6D7-D518AC9E71F7@microsoft.com...
> >I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
> > Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
> >
> > I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera
> > on
> > and making sure it is in play mode etc.
> >
> > Can anyone help?
>
>
>

Shack69 · External Since: Apr 25, 2007 Posts: 1

"Chris M" wrote:

> I also have the same issue only with an IEEE connection. I've gone so far as
> to try 3 different video capture programs (including Adobe Premier) and none
> of them will capture from my Sony DV. What is interesting is that I can
> control the device (play/FF/rewind) but cannot import the video. In Movie
> Maker I can semi-capture in the spacehog AVI format, but it then is an
> unreadable file in any software (I learned this after a 1 hour capture). The
> other offered formats rewind the tape and then I get an error called "N/A"
> which I had not seen before. The device shows in control panel under system
> devices, but not in Explorer. I've replaced the 4-pin to 4-pin cable thinking
> that was the issue. I am now at wit's end.... I hope a solution comes out
> which is why I am adding to this thread. Wish I could have offered the answer.
>
> "Dana Cline - MVP" wrote:
>
> > As far as I know, MovieMaker doesn't work with USB cameras, only IEEE 1394
> > (FireWire) or composite video.
> >
> > Dana Cline - MCE MVP
> >
> > "Howard" <Howard DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:0A01481D-B164-40E5-A6D7-D518AC9E71F7@microsoft.com...
> > >I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
> > > Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
> > >
> > > I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera
> > > on
> > > and making sure it is in play mode etc.
> > >
> > > Can anyone help?
> >
> >
> > I have the same problem as Chris but I'm using a JVC camera, again I can control the video but can not import it.

Adam Albright · External Since: Feb 03, 2007 Posts: 2515

On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:36:04 -0700, Shack69
<Shack69.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

For what it's worth, issues controlling the camera and having it
perform correctly is fairly common... even with professional grade
software. In order to "capture" a video stream from ANY digital camera
and do so WITHOUT dropping frames or having the audio get out of sync
most devices must have a 100% compliant firewire interface. The sad
reality is many computers and some cameras do not work well together.
This is one of those why the heck don't they kind of questions. I've
seen the same kind of issue in many video forums get raised, so it
isn't limited to Movie Maker. Often the real issue isn't the camera's
fault, but the interface on the computer end.

I can't say for sure this is your problem, but the interface is often
the source of all kinds of weird issues.

For example I had a varation of this problem myself with a Canon
camera. The computer I was using had a build-in IEEE connector right
on the motherboard, so you would think that would be 100% compliant
and fully up to specs. It wasn't. I spend hours on the phone talking
to so-called "tech support" and we all know the typical run around and
lame information you typically get from that source unless you happen
to get lucky and finally get connected to sombody that actually knows
what they're talking about.

No matter what I did the interface only worked one way. It has been
years, so I forget which, but either the import or export didn't work
with it dropping frames like crazy making it useless but it worked
fine going the other way.

ONLY after I disabled the onboard IEEE (firewire) connector on the
motherboard and replaced with what I KNEW for sure was a good and
totally compliant firewire card that was 100% up to specs did the
problem go away. Such cards are typically cheap and in the $20-40
range. I've upgraded to a new computer, so I don't use that card
anymore and don't have it handy, probably discontinued by now anyway.
One known good maker of such cards is SIIG, that makes all kinds of
external boards for USB, Firewire, etc..

Don't recall if this is the exact model I had, but it looks very
similar. The key thing to look for is compliance with IEEE 1394-1995,
1394a-2000 and OHCI 1.1 standards. This card meets all of them.

http://www.siig.com/product.asp?catid=1&pid=372

>
>
>"Chris M" wrote:
>
>> I also have the same issue only with an IEEE connection. I've gone so far as
>> to try 3 different video capture programs (including Adobe Premier) and none
>> of them will capture from my Sony DV. What is interesting is that I can
>> control the device (play/FF/rewind) but cannot import the video. In Movie
>> Maker I can semi-capture in the spacehog AVI format, but it then is an
>> unreadable file in any software (I learned this after a 1 hour capture). The
>> other offered formats rewind the tape and then I get an error called "N/A"
>> which I had not seen before. The device shows in control panel under system
>> devices, but not in Explorer. I've replaced the 4-pin to 4-pin cable thinking
>> that was the issue. I am now at wit's end.... I hope a solution comes out
>> which is why I am adding to this thread. Wish I could have offered the answer.
>>
>> "Dana Cline - MVP" wrote:
>>
>> > As far as I know, MovieMaker doesn't work with USB cameras, only IEEE 1394
>> > (FireWire) or composite video.
>> >
>> > Dana Cline - MCE MVP
>> >
>> > "Howard" <Howard.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:0A01481D-B164-40E5-A6D7-D518AC9E71F7@microsoft.com...
>> > >I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
>> > > Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
>> > >
>> > > I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera
>> > > on
>> > > and making sure it is in play mode etc.
>> > >
>> > > Can anyone help?
>> >
>> >
>> > I have the same problem as Chris but I'm using a JVC camera, again I can control the video but can not import it.

RatDoc · External Since: Feb 03, 2007 Posts: 7

I have the same problem using a JVC GR-D30U mini-dv camera. I can control
the camera within Moviemaker and the program will go through the motions of
captruing the video but at the end of the capture the captured file is empty.
I am running Vista Ultimate. Haven't found a solution yet and I had no such
problem when I was using XP professional.

"Chris M" wrote:

> I also have the same issue only with an IEEE connection. I've gone so far as
> to try 3 different video capture programs (including Adobe Premier) and none
> of them will capture from my Sony DV. What is interesting is that I can
> control the device (play/FF/rewind) but cannot import the video. In Movie
> Maker I can semi-capture in the spacehog AVI format, but it then is an
> unreadable file in any software (I learned this after a 1 hour capture). The
> other offered formats rewind the tape and then I get an error called "N/A"
> which I had not seen before. The device shows in control panel under system
> devices, but not in Explorer. I've replaced the 4-pin to 4-pin cable thinking
> that was the issue. I am now at wit's end.... I hope a solution comes out
> which is why I am adding to this thread. Wish I could have offered the answer.
>
> "Dana Cline - MVP" wrote:
>
> > As far as I know, MovieMaker doesn't work with USB cameras, only IEEE 1394
> > (FireWire) or composite video.
> >
> > Dana Cline - MCE MVP
> >
> > "Howard" <Howard.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:0A01481D-B164-40E5-A6D7-D518AC9E71F7@microsoft.com...
> > >I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
> > > Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
> > >
> > > I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera
> > > on
> > > and making sure it is in play mode etc.
> > >
> > > Can anyone help?
> >
> >
> >

Trentster · External Since: Jun 02, 2007 Posts: 1

I am having the same problem with my JVC. I can control but not capture video

"RatDoc" wrote:

> I have the same problem using a JVC GR-D30U mini-dv camera. I can control
> the camera within Moviemaker and the program will go through the motions of
> captruing the video but at the end of the capture the captured file is empty.
> I am running Vista Ultimate. Haven't found a solution yet and I had no such
> problem when I was using XP professional.
>
> "Chris M" wrote:
>
> > I also have the same issue only with an IEEE connection. I've gone so far as
> > to try 3 different video capture programs (including Adobe Premier) and none
> > of them will capture from my Sony DV. What is interesting is that I can
> > control the device (play/FF/rewind) but cannot import the video. In Movie
> > Maker I can semi-capture in the spacehog AVI format, but it then is an
> > unreadable file in any software (I learned this after a 1 hour capture). The
> > other offered formats rewind the tape and then I get an error called "N/A"
> > which I had not seen before. The device shows in control panel under system
> > devices, but not in Explorer. I've replaced the 4-pin to 4-pin cable thinking
> > that was the issue. I am now at wit's end.... I hope a solution comes out
> > which is why I am adding to this thread. Wish I could have offered the answer.
> >
> > "Dana Cline - MVP" wrote:
> >
> > > As far as I know, MovieMaker doesn't work with USB cameras, only IEEE 1394
> > > (FireWire) or composite video.
> > >
> > > Dana Cline - MCE MVP
> > >
> > > "Howard" <Howard RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:0A01481D-B164-40E5-A6D7-D518AC9E71F7@microsoft.com...
> > > >I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
> > > > Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
> > > >
> > > > I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera
> > > > on
> > > > and making sure it is in play mode etc.
> > > >
> > > > Can anyone help?
> > >
> > >
> > >

richard · External Since: May 15, 2007 Posts: 6

This seems to be a common problem in here and so far I have not seen any
response. I wonder if any Microsfot people look in here if so do you have an
answer.

"RatDoc" <RatDoc.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:18DF2C38-47A5-42EA-9F2C-6F814CE31F2E@microsoft.com...
>I have the same problem using a JVC GR-D30U mini-dv camera. I can control
> the camera within Moviemaker and the program will go through the motions
> of
> captruing the video but at the end of the capture the captured file is
> empty.
> I am running Vista Ultimate. Haven't found a solution yet and I had no
> such
> problem when I was using XP professional.
>
> "Chris M" wrote:
>
>> I also have the same issue only with an IEEE connection. I've gone so far
>> as
>> to try 3 different video capture programs (including Adobe Premier) and
>> none
>> of them will capture from my Sony DV. What is interesting is that I can
>> control the device (play/FF/rewind) but cannot import the video. In Movie
>> Maker I can semi-capture in the spacehog AVI format, but it then is an
>> unreadable file in any software (I learned this after a 1 hour capture).
>> The
>> other offered formats rewind the tape and then I get an error called
>> "N/A"
>> which I had not seen before. The device shows in control panel under
>> system
>> devices, but not in Explorer. I've replaced the 4-pin to 4-pin cable
>> thinking
>> that was the issue. I am now at wit's end.... I hope a solution comes out
>> which is why I am adding to this thread. Wish I could have offered the
>> answer.
>>
>> "Dana Cline - MVP" wrote:
>>
>> > As far as I know, MovieMaker doesn't work with USB cameras, only IEEE
>> > 1394
>> > (FireWire) or composite video.
>> >
>> > Dana Cline - MCE MVP
>> >
>> > "Howard" <Howard.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:0A01481D-B164-40E5-A6D7-D518AC9E71F7@microsoft.com...
>> > >I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and
>> > >Movie
>> > > Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
>> > >
>> > > I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my
>> > > camera
>> > > on
>> > > and making sure it is in play mode etc.
>> > >
>> > > Can anyone help?
>> >
>> >
>> >

zeroneff · External Since: Jul 07, 2007 Posts: 4

Im sorry but it seems that windows Movie maker or Midea player wont work with
any Mpeg video Format...
and im not using USB ports... I use fire wire to upload from my HVR-A1U(and
yes it's in dv mode).. Same thing happens with Uploading it shuts down... I
have all the right drivers and everything

"

PapaJohn · External Since: Aug 06, 2006 Posts: 103

What's your version of Vista?
--
website references are to www.papajohn.org

PapaJohn

"zeroneff" <zeroneff DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:277EF4F6-357F-473E-B3AC-E902E4A435B6@microsoft.com...
> Im sorry but it seems that windows Movie maker or Midea player wont work
> with
> any Mpeg video Format...
> and im not using USB ports... I use fire wire to upload from my
> HVR-A1U(and
> yes it's in dv mode).. Same thing happens with Uploading it shuts down...
> I
> have all the right drivers and everything
>
> "

zeroneff · External Since: Jul 07, 2007 Posts: 4

Make sure that you're drivers are install... If not go to the sony soppert
site to get one. If that dose not work then go and buy you're self some new
software. Vista is a good one with high quality

"Howard" wrote:

> I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
> Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
>
> I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera on
> and making sure it is in play mode etc.
>
> Can anyone help?

technochrista · External Since: Jul 20, 2007 Posts: 1

Howard,

I don't have a solution to your problem. I too have a sony camera that hooks
to a USB port. Although the Windows XP version of Movie Maker used to detect
the camera, the newer Vista version does not. Sadly, my web camera which I
also used frequently to capture video using Movie Maker also does not work. I
am hopeful that Microsoft will realize this problem and will release a patch.
I have my fingers crossed.

"Howard" wrote:

> I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
> Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
>
> I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera on
> and making sure it is in play mode etc.
>
> Can anyone help?

andrew · External Since: Jul 14, 2006 Posts: 21

hi,
i also have a sony DCR-P6E camrecorder and like you i also cannot get
my laptop to register that a dv cam is connected either by USB or S-video
although this did work on XP. i have checked the sony web site for vista
compatable drivers but none are avaible have sent them an e-mail with this
problem but have not heard back from them yet.

any ideas are welcome

"technochrista" wrote:

> Howard,
>
> I don't have a solution to your problem. I too have a sony camera that hooks
> to a USB port. Although the Windows XP version of Movie Maker used to detect
> the camera, the newer Vista version does not. Sadly, my web camera which I
> also used frequently to capture video using Movie Maker also does not work. I
> am hopeful that Microsoft will realize this problem and will release a patch.
> I have my fingers crossed.
>
> "Howard" wrote:
>
> > I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
> > Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
> >
> > I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera on
> > and making sure it is in play mode etc.
> >
> > Can anyone help?

Graham Hughes · External Since: Oct 22, 2006 Posts: 150

Movie Maker in XP and Vista is not really designed to work with USB or
analogue sources, so you were lucky to have it working in XP and it's not
really going to happen in Vista. Can't you use the app which came with you
cam to capture?

--

Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.com

"andrew" <andrew.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:95B91B78-578F-4B54-BAEC-2928709B19FE@microsoft.com...
> hi,
> i also have a sony DCR-P6E camrecorder and like you i also cannot get
> my laptop to register that a dv cam is connected either by USB or S-video
> although this did work on XP. i have checked the sony web site for vista
> compatable drivers but none are avaible have sent them an e-mail with this
> problem but have not heard back from them yet.
>
> any ideas are welcome
>
> "technochrista" wrote:
>
>> Howard,
>>
>> I don't have a solution to your problem. I too have a sony camera that
>> hooks
>> to a USB port. Although the Windows XP version of Movie Maker used to
>> detect
>> the camera, the newer Vista version does not. Sadly, my web camera which
>> I
>> also used frequently to capture video using Movie Maker also does not
>> work. I
>> am hopeful that Microsoft will realize this problem and will release a
>> patch.
>> I have my fingers crossed.
>>
>> "Howard" wrote:
>>
>> > I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and
>> > Movie
>> > Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
>> >
>> > I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my
>> > camera on
>> > and making sure it is in play mode etc.
>> >
>> > Can anyone help?

solartaco · External Since: Jul 30, 2007 Posts: 1

Have JVC GR-D93, PCI Firewire card. Worked fine with XP. Blank preview
windows in Vista. Can control camera, just not capture. Nice job Microsoft.

"Howard" wrote:

> I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
> Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
>
> I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera on
> and making sure it is in play mode etc.
>
> Can anyone help?

Dave · External Since: Jun 17, 2007 Posts: 538

It's up to JVC to make their products work with Vista. Have you checked to
see if they have Vista compatible drivers and software?

"solartaco" <solartaco.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:72CA3B04-547B-4837-8255-E17AADA53444@microsoft.com...
> Have JVC GR-D93, PCI Firewire card. Worked fine with XP. Blank preview
> windows in Vista. Can control camera, just not capture. Nice job
> Microsoft.
>
> "Howard" wrote:
>
>> I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
>> Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
>>
>> I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera
>> on
>> and making sure it is in play mode etc.
>>
>> Can anyone help?

Jeffray L · External Since: Aug 07, 2007 Posts: 1

Dear friend!

I understand your problem and I think I can help.

Well sometimes it can be really hard even impossible to collect videos
straight from your camera. I mean especially when you don't have one of the
latest computer with a C.P.U over 3 Ghz or when you do not have enough ram
but don't worry I got a solution for you.

FIRST : Collect your video camera using your USB wire ( you should be able
to see an icon on your control panel. )

SECOND : Go to the Video folder and now created a new file wich you can give
the tittle of your choice "Exp My 2 Weeks Vacation in Europe
!!! 2007" Wink

When it's done just minimize your page.

THIRD : Go back to the control panel and click on the icon of you camera.
"You should see all the available videos.
Just copy than go back to the file you just created and past.
I sure hope you got a big hard disk. . .maybe more than one or at least more
than one partition.
So I suggest you "if that is possible to you" not to put this file on the
partition C. This operation may takes a few minutes to complete but you will
find this much more easier to do whatever you want with your videos using
Windows Movie Maker.

I sure hope you got enough ram on your computer because both Windows Vista
and Movie Maker needs a lot of ram. . .I mean sometimes 1 GB is not enough. .
..hard to believe but I've made a test and now I got 2 GB and I never had so
much fun working with Movie Maker. I mean I can make a video in half the time
even with a lot of special effects and stuff.

I hope this can be helpful to you.

Friendly Jeffray L

P.S: Sorry for my english!!! Smile

"Howard" wrote:

> I plugged in my Sony Digital Video Camera through the USB port and Movie
> Maker refuses to acknokledge the hook up is there.
>
> I followed the suggestions listed in the Help section, turning my camera on
> and making sure it is in play mode etc.
>
> Can anyone help?