Re: Capturing video from DV camera

From: PapaJohn \(MVP\) (PapaJohn_at_CharterMI.net)
Date: 02/09/05 

Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 15:18:01 -0500

Try a test capture using the WinDV utility (link on the digital camcorders >
intro page of my site)... if you have the same issue, it'll be someplace
between your capture device and camcorder. 

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PapaJohn
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"Jeff F" <Jeff F@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:C53C49B7-FFB7-4EE7-91FE-4C55F401AB59@microsoft.com...
> I'm having a problem capturing the video from my mini dv camera.  I have a
> laptop with a firewire and an adapter card.  Everything seems to be set up
> correctly with all the appropriate drivers and software.  When I go to
> capture video, using the camcorder controls in Windows Movie Maker the 
> video
> will start to play and after about 2 seconds freeze up.  What's strange is
> that the camcorder keeps playing.  Also, I have no problem rewinding or
> fastforwarding the camera using the Movie Maker buttons.  It's only when I 
> go
> to play the video that it hangs up every time.  Can someone help me figure
> out where the problem may be?  Thanks.

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