Re: save as option limited to MMV

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From: Graham Hughes (graham_at_simplydv.co.uk)
Date: 01/17/05


Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 19:59:36 -0000

Windv needs a firewire connected cam to work.
Overlay only works on one monitor at a time, unless you have a high end
graphics card which will overlay on two. Therefore to view video on a second
monitor, or the tv, you need to set this as the primary monitor in the
graphics card options.

-- 
Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
Laird of Glencairn
www.dvds2treasure.com
www.simplydv.com
"JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:26445C4C-D36B-4710-A810-94D778E2D863@microsoft.com...
> PapaJohn,
> Thanks for that tip for the WinDV.  I had found that tip on another
inquiry
> and downloaded that before I read your tip to me.  The propblem I am
> struggling with now is that I am not sure I have configured this program
> correctly. I did not have enough time to read and rework the directions.
I
> was trying to configure the sending out to camera. Maybe I should have
tried
> to capture. However, my sony device digital DCR-TRV730 is not showing up.
> Only my radion all-inwoonder card (8500).
>
> I am also frustrated because after I followed the directions to save my
> movie to the computer as a DV-AVI (which worked great) I can now see it in
> Media Player great but when I use my radion card to send the signal
through
> the VCR and to my monitor that has PIP picture in picture, I select V1 as
the
> source and can see the desk top minitor fine but the movie video screen is
> blank.  The audio goes through fine.  I took the VCR out of the link and
went
> directly to my monitor using the video RCA cables.  Again the same thing
when
> I want to play the movie there is no video.  Life can not be this crazy.
>
> I am trying the suggestion of finding someone who might have a firewire
card
> and then I can test my cable and camera device.  I have two different
> IEEE-1394 firewire cables and have tested both so I am going to rule out
the
> cable.  One is brand new and the other came with the camera.
>
> I have tested the USB2 ports that are also on the card with the firewire
> ports and all are working fine.  Thanks for being out there for us and I
have
> gone to your web site and learned a lot.  JC
>
> "PapaJohn (MVP)" wrote:
>
> > Try the WinDV utility (link on my Digital Camcorders > Intro page)....
it's
> > a free download and it's use is to copy DV-AVI files to or from a
digital
> > camcorder.
> > -- 
> > PapaJohn
> >
> > Movie Maker 2 - www.papajohn.org
> > Photo Story 2 - www.photostory.papajohn.org
> > Photo Story 3 - use the menu branch at www.papajohn.org
> >
> > ..
> > "JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:98AC3B74-B0E1-44D1-9DBB-46A4889F8EC2@microsoft.com...
> > > Thanks Cari,
> > >  I got it.  I was able to save my movie as DV-AVI and all went well. I
> > > saved it to my computer. Now if you can help on this one?  After I
have it
> > > on
> > > my computer as a DV-AVI file and I have a All-Inwonder 8500 graphic
card
> > > and
> > > a firewire IEEE-1394 card and a Sony digital camcorder that has the
> > > firewire
> > > port. How do I get the saved movie into my camcorder?  I have been
trying
> > > for
> > > weeks. Any help is welcomed.  JC
> > >
> > > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> > >
> > >> When you click on the Save to My Computer option, do you not get a
screen
> > >> where you imput the name of the movie..... click on Continue and then
see
> > >> another screen with a drop down option list?
> > >> -- 
> > >> Cari (MS-MVP) Windows Client - Printing/Imaging and Hardware
> > >> www.coribright.com
> > >>
> > >> "JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:C5980FD1-58B5-4BD1-97E3-7CE2D34CD5C5@microsoft.com...
> > >> >I am reading these postings and learning a lot.  Just got the advice
to
> > >> >save
> > >> > my move in dv-avi format.  Problem is that when I "save as" that
option
> > >> > is
> > >> > not available. Shoule this be when I am making a movie?
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
> >


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