When I try to capture video from my camcorder using Windows Movie Maker, it 
does not detect it despite the fact that it shows up as a removable hard 
drive (E:) while connected.  All other movie editing software detects the 
device without any problems.  Therefore, I can't capture video clips from my 
camcorder using Windows Movie Maker which I find very annoying.  Furthermore, 
when I try to import previously captured video clips and movies on my 
computer using Windows Movie Maker, it displays an error stating that "An 
interface has too many methods to fire events from".  

Incidently, the reason why I'm using Windows Movie Maker in preference to 
the editing motion picture that came with my camcorder is because the 
built-in software doesn't allow me to apply my own music or audio files on 
the video clips.   Please note, Windows Movie version 5.1 is running on my 
Windows XP computer which has service pack 3 installed.  The Windows Movie 
Maker seems to be very user friendly but somehow it doesn't appear to be very 
compatible.  I must say I am very disappointed with this program. I would 
really appreciate if anybody could offer any suggestions on why Windows Movie 
Maker is not able to capture or import video clips.  

Thanks

Martin

There are lots of file types that Movie Maker 2.1 can't capture or import, 
or use in a project if imported.... MPEG2 being one of them. You don't 
mention the brand and model of your camcorder, so I'll assume by your 
symptoms it records to MPEG2 files.

When it can't use files directly, you need to do file conversions first.... 
see my website's Import Movie Source Files > Video section for comments and 
suggestions about the various types.

Vista's Movie Maker 6 Ultimate and Home Premium versions can handle MPEG2 
files as it includes a new Microsoft MPEG2 codec. But it captures via 
firewire, so you might still need to use other software to get the files to 
the computer.
-- 
website references are to www.papajohn.org

PapaJohn (MVP)


"Martin Healy"  wrote in message 
news:3DE95BA6-BC21-4A8B-A231-4E676F287A4A@microsoft.com...
> When I try to capture video from my camcorder using Windows Movie Maker, 
> it
> does not detect it despite the fact that it shows up as a removable hard
> drive (E:) while connected.  All other movie editing software detects the
> device without any problems.  Therefore, I can't capture video clips from 
> my
> camcorder using Windows Movie Maker which I find very annoying. 
> Furthermore,
> when I try to import previously captured video clips and movies on my
> computer using Windows Movie Maker, it displays an error stating that "An
> interface has too many methods to fire events from".
>
> Incidently, the reason why I'm using Windows Movie Maker in preference to
> the editing motion picture that came with my camcorder is because the
> built-in software doesn't allow me to apply my own music or audio files on
> the video clips.   Please note, Windows Movie version 5.1 is running on my
> Windows XP computer which has service pack 3 installed.  The Windows Movie
> Maker seems to be very user friendly but somehow it doesn't appear to be 
> very
> compatible.  I must say I am very disappointed with this program. I would
> really appreciate if anybody could offer any suggestions on why Windows 
> Movie
> Maker is not able to capture or import video clips.
>
> Thanks
>
> Martin

Thanks for your reply.  Yes the video format is MPEG2.  My apologies for not 
mentioning this in the initial response.  I'm using a Panasonic SDR-S9 SD 
Flash memory card camcorder.  It records to MPEG2 video in LP/SP/XP modes.  
As my camcorder does not have a firewire port or an ilink connection, it's 
unlikely that I will succeed either using the newer Windows Movie maker that 
supports the MPEG2 codec.  It looks at this stage that I will have to 
purchase third party software like Nero or Roxio Creator eventhough I only 
want to add a few audio files to some of my video clips taken from a recent 
wedding.  Would you know of any other basic software like XP movie maker than 
can support MPEG2 codec and that will allow me to apply music to some of my 
video clips.  

Like I mentioned before, the Panasonic motion studio software did not allow 
me to add my own downloaded music to video clips.  The software is very 
basic.  Any other suggestions would be welcomed.

Thanks again for your reply.

Martin

"PapaJohn" wrote:

> There are lots of file types that Movie Maker 2.1 can't capture or import, 
> or use in a project if imported.... MPEG2 being one of them. You don't 
> mention the brand and model of your camcorder, so I'll assume by your 
> symptoms it records to MPEG2 files.
> 
> When it can't use files directly, you need to do file conversions first.... 
> see my website's Import Movie Source Files > Video section for comments and 
> suggestions about the various types.
> 
> Vista's Movie Maker 6 Ultimate and Home Premium versions can handle MPEG2 
> files as it includes a new Microsoft MPEG2 codec. But it captures via 
> firewire, so you might still need to use other software to get the files to 
> the computer.
> -- 
> website references are to www.papajohn.org
> 
> PapaJohn (MVP)
> 
> 
> "Martin Healy"  wrote in message 
> news:3DE95BA6-BC21-4A8B-A231-4E676F287A4A@microsoft.com...
> > When I try to capture video from my camcorder using Windows Movie Maker, 
> > it
> > does not detect it despite the fact that it shows up as a removable hard
> > drive (E:) while connected.  All other movie editing software detects the
> > device without any problems.  Therefore, I can't capture video clips from 
> > my
> > camcorder using Windows Movie Maker which I find very annoying. 
> > Furthermore,
> > when I try to import previously captured video clips and movies on my
> > computer using Windows Movie Maker, it displays an error stating that "An
> > interface has too many methods to fire events from".
> >
> > Incidently, the reason why I'm using Windows Movie Maker in preference to
> > the editing motion picture that came with my camcorder is because the
> > built-in software doesn't allow me to apply my own music or audio files on
> > the video clips.   Please note, Windows Movie version 5.1 is running on my
> > Windows XP computer which has service pack 3 installed.  The Windows Movie
> > Maker seems to be very user friendly but somehow it doesn't appear to be 
> > very
> > compatible.  I must say I am very disappointed with this program. I would
> > really appreciate if anybody could offer any suggestions on why Windows 
> > Movie
> > Maker is not able to capture or import video clips.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Martin 
> 
> 
>

You should be able to edit your files in Movie Maker
if you convert them to a compatible format...read the
following info:

Movie Maker 2 - Importing MPEG Files
http://www.papajohn.org/MM2-Importing-Video-MPEG2.html

-- 

         John Inzer
MS Digital Media MVP

            Notice
This is not tech support
      I am a volunteer

 Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

==========================

> Thanks for your reply.  Yes the video format is MPEG2.  My apologies
> for not mentioning this in the initial response.  I'm using a
> Panasonic SDR-S9 SD Flash memory card camcorder.  It records to MPEG2
> video in LP/SP/XP modes. As my camcorder does not have a firewire
> port or an ilink connection, it's unlikely that I will succeed either
> using the newer Windows Movie maker that supports the MPEG2 codec.
> It looks at this stage that I will have to purchase third party
> software like Nero or Roxio Creator eventhough I only want to add a
> few audio files to some of my video clips taken from a recent
> wedding.  Would you know of any other basic software like XP movie
> maker than can support MPEG2 codec and that will allow me to apply
> music to some of my video clips.
>
> Like I mentioned before, the Panasonic motion studio software did not
> allow me to add my own downloaded music to video clips.  The software
> is very basic.  Any other suggestions would be welcomed.
>
> Thanks again for your reply.
>
> Martin
>
> "PapaJohn" wrote:
>
>> There are lots of file types that Movie Maker 2.1 can't capture or
>> import, or use in a project if imported.... MPEG2 being one of them.
>> You don't mention the brand and model of your camcorder, so I'll
>> assume by your symptoms it records to MPEG2 files.
>>
>> When it can't use files directly, you need to do file conversions
>> first.... see my website's Import Movie Source Files > Video section
>> for comments and suggestions about the various types.
>>
>> Vista's Movie Maker 6 Ultimate and Home Premium versions can handle
>> MPEG2 files as it includes a new Microsoft MPEG2 codec. But it
>> captures via firewire, so you might still need to use other software
>> to get the files to the computer.
>> --
>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>
>> PapaJohn (MVP)
>>
>>
>> "Martin Healy"  wrote in
>> message news:3DE95BA6-BC21-4A8B-A231-4E676F287A4A@microsoft.com...
>>> When I try to capture video from my camcorder using Windows Movie
>>> Maker, it
>>> does not detect it despite the fact that it shows up as a removable
>>> hard drive (E:) while connected.  All other movie editing software
>>> detects the device without any problems.  Therefore, I can't
>>> capture video clips from my
>>> camcorder using Windows Movie Maker which I find very annoying.
>>> Furthermore,
>>> when I try to import previously captured video clips and movies on
>>> my computer using Windows Movie Maker, it displays an error stating
>>> that "An interface has too many methods to fire events from".
>>>
>>> Incidently, the reason why I'm using Windows Movie Maker in
>>> preference to the editing motion picture that came with my
>>> camcorder is because the built-in software doesn't allow me to
>>> apply my own music or audio files on the video clips.   Please
>>> note, Windows Movie version 5.1 is running on my Windows XP
>>> computer which has service pack 3 installed.  The Windows Movie
>>> Maker seems to be very user friendly but somehow it doesn't appear
>>> to be very
>>> compatible.  I must say I am very disappointed with this program. I
>>> would really appreciate if anybody could offer any suggestions on
>>> why Windows Movie
>>> Maker is not able to capture or import video clips.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Martin

I convert my MPEG2 files to DV-AVI using VirtualDub MPEG with the Panasonic 
DV codec.... and do the editing in Movie Maker. Both are free downloads and 
conversion is quick and easy.... I have links on my Setup Movie Maker > 
Other Software and 'Codecs and Compressors' pages.

You can get a full featured free trial 30 day version of Adobe Premiere 
Elements, which supports MPEG2 files.... Pinnacle Sudio is another option.

-- 
website references are to www.papajohn.org

PapaJohn (MVP)


"Martin Healy"  wrote in message 
news:E76C5895-1061-4425-A859-23B5F65DACFD@microsoft.com...
> Thanks for your reply.  Yes the video format is MPEG2.  My apologies for 
> not
> mentioning this in the initial response.  I'm using a Panasonic SDR-S9 SD
> Flash memory card camcorder.  It records to MPEG2 video in LP/SP/XP modes.
> As my camcorder does not have a firewire port or an ilink connection, it's
> unlikely that I will succeed either using the newer Windows Movie maker 
> that
> supports the MPEG2 codec.  It looks at this stage that I will have to
> purchase third party software like Nero or Roxio Creator eventhough I only
> want to add a few audio files to some of my video clips taken from a 
> recent
> wedding.  Would you know of any other basic software like XP movie maker 
> than
> can support MPEG2 codec and that will allow me to apply music to some of 
> my
> video clips.
>
> Like I mentioned before, the Panasonic motion studio software did not 
> allow
> me to add my own downloaded music to video clips.  The software is very
> basic.  Any other suggestions would be welcomed.
>
> Thanks again for your reply.
>
> Martin
>
> "PapaJohn" wrote:
>
>> There are lots of file types that Movie Maker 2.1 can't capture or 
>> import,
>> or use in a project if imported.... MPEG2 being one of them. You don't
>> mention the brand and model of your camcorder, so I'll assume by your
>> symptoms it records to MPEG2 files.
>>
>> When it can't use files directly, you need to do file conversions 
>> first....
>> see my website's Import Movie Source Files > Video section for comments 
>> and
>> suggestions about the various types.
>>
>> Vista's Movie Maker 6 Ultimate and Home Premium versions can handle MPEG2
>> files as it includes a new Microsoft MPEG2 codec. But it captures via
>> firewire, so you might still need to use other software to get the files 
>> to
>> the computer.
>> -- 
>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>
>> PapaJohn (MVP)
>>
>>
>> "Martin Healy"  wrote in message
>> news:3DE95BA6-BC21-4A8B-A231-4E676F287A4A@microsoft.com...
>> > When I try to capture video from my camcorder using Windows Movie 
>> > Maker,
>> > it
>> > does not detect it despite the fact that it shows up as a removable 
>> > hard
>> > drive (E:) while connected.  All other movie editing software detects 
>> > the
>> > device without any problems.  Therefore, I can't capture video clips 
>> > from
>> > my
>> > camcorder using Windows Movie Maker which I find very annoying.
>> > Furthermore,
>> > when I try to import previously captured video clips and movies on my
>> > computer using Windows Movie Maker, it displays an error stating that 
>> > "An
>> > interface has too many methods to fire events from".
>> >
>> > Incidently, the reason why I'm using Windows Movie Maker in preference 
>> > to
>> > the editing motion picture that came with my camcorder is because the
>> > built-in software doesn't allow me to apply my own music or audio files 
>> > on
>> > the video clips.   Please note, Windows Movie version 5.1 is running on 
>> > my
>> > Windows XP computer which has service pack 3 installed.  The Windows 
>> > Movie
>> > Maker seems to be very user friendly but somehow it doesn't appear to 
>> > be
>> > very
>> > compatible.  I must say I am very disappointed with this program. I 
>> > would
>> > really appreciate if anybody could offer any suggestions on why Windows
>> > Movie
>> > Maker is not able to capture or import video clips.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > Martin
>>
>>
>>

Interesting, I tried using Virtual Dub to convert from MPG files, but was not
very successful. Since this happened some time ago, I can't remember any
more details, but I don't recall usng the codec that you mentioned. I am going
back to test this out using this codec, as I always thought it was "user error",
but I could not put my finger on it.

Thanks
Saga
-- 
Soluciones Para Mejorar
www.reset.com.mx



"PapaJohn"  wrote in message news:urs2jcIBJHA.3648@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>I convert my MPEG2 files to DV-AVI using VirtualDub MPEG with the Panasonic DV codec.... and do the 
>editing in Movie Maker. Both are free downloads and conversion is quick and easy.... I have links 
>on my Setup Movie Maker > Other Software and 'Codecs and Compressors' pages.
>
> You can get a full featured free trial 30 day version of Adobe Premiere Elements, which supports 
> MPEG2 files.... Pinnacle Sudio is another option.
>
> -- 
> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>
> PapaJohn (MVP)
>
>
> "Martin Healy"  wrote in message 
> news:E76C5895-1061-4425-A859-23B5F65DACFD@microsoft.com...
>> Thanks for your reply.  Yes the video format is MPEG2.  My apologies for not
>> mentioning this in the initial response.  I'm using a Panasonic SDR-S9 SD
>> Flash memory card camcorder.  It records to MPEG2 video in LP/SP/XP modes.
>> As my camcorder does not have a firewire port or an ilink connection, it's
>> unlikely that I will succeed either using the newer Windows Movie maker that
>> supports the MPEG2 codec.  It looks at this stage that I will have to
>> purchase third party software like Nero or Roxio Creator eventhough I only
>> want to add a few audio files to some of my video clips taken from a recent
>> wedding.  Would you know of any other basic software like XP movie maker than
>> can support MPEG2 codec and that will allow me to apply music to some of my
>> video clips.
>>
>> Like I mentioned before, the Panasonic motion studio software did not allow
>> me to add my own downloaded music to video clips.  The software is very
>> basic.  Any other suggestions would be welcomed.
>>
>> Thanks again for your reply.
>>
>> Martin
>>
>> "PapaJohn" wrote:
>>
>>> There are lots of file types that Movie Maker 2.1 can't capture or import,
>>> or use in a project if imported.... MPEG2 being one of them. You don't
>>> mention the brand and model of your camcorder, so I'll assume by your
>>> symptoms it records to MPEG2 files.
>>>
>>> When it can't use files directly, you need to do file conversions first....
>>> see my website's Import Movie Source Files > Video section for comments and
>>> suggestions about the various types.
>>>
>>> Vista's Movie Maker 6 Ultimate and Home Premium versions can handle MPEG2
>>> files as it includes a new Microsoft MPEG2 codec. But it captures via
>>> firewire, so you might still need to use other software to get the files to
>>> the computer.
>>> -- 
>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>>
>>> PapaJohn (MVP)
>>>
>>>
>>> "Martin Healy"  wrote in message
>>> news:3DE95BA6-BC21-4A8B-A231-4E676F287A4A@microsoft.com...
>>> > When I try to capture video from my camcorder using Windows Movie Maker,
>>> > it
>>> > does not detect it despite the fact that it shows up as a removable hard
>>> > drive (E:) while connected.  All other movie editing software detects the
>>> > device without any problems.  Therefore, I can't capture video clips from
>>> > my
>>> > camcorder using Windows Movie Maker which I find very annoying.
>>> > Furthermore,
>>> > when I try to import previously captured video clips and movies on my
>>> > computer using Windows Movie Maker, it displays an error stating that "An
>>> > interface has too many methods to fire events from".
>>> >
>>> > Incidently, the reason why I'm using Windows Movie Maker in preference to
>>> > the editing motion picture that came with my camcorder is because the
>>> > built-in software doesn't allow me to apply my own music or audio files on
>>> > the video clips.   Please note, Windows Movie version 5.1 is running on my
>>> > Windows XP computer which has service pack 3 installed.  The Windows Movie
>>> > Maker seems to be very user friendly but somehow it doesn't appear to be
>>> > very
>>> > compatible.  I must say I am very disappointed with this program. I would
>>> > really appreciate if anybody could offer any suggestions on why Windows
>>> > Movie
>>> > Maker is not able to capture or import video clips.
>>> >
>>> > Thanks
>>> >
>>> > Martin
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>

and there are different VirtualDub apps.... use the VirtualDub MPEG one....
-- 
website references are to www.papajohn.org

PapaJohn (MVP)


"Saga"  wrote in message 
news:eA8PllIBJHA.4316@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Interesting, I tried using Virtual Dub to convert from MPG files, but was 
> not
> very successful. Since this happened some time ago, I can't remember any
> more details, but I don't recall usng the codec that you mentioned. I am 
> going
> back to test this out using this codec, as I always thought it was "user 
> error",
> but I could not put my finger on it.
>
> Thanks
> Saga
> -- 
> Soluciones Para Mejorar
> www.reset.com.mx
>
>
>
> "PapaJohn"  wrote in message 
> news:urs2jcIBJHA.3648@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>I convert my MPEG2 files to DV-AVI using VirtualDub MPEG with the 
>>Panasonic DV codec.... and do the editing in Movie Maker. Both are free 
>>downloads and conversion is quick and easy.... I have links on my Setup 
>>Movie Maker > Other Software and 'Codecs and Compressors' pages.
>>
>> You can get a full featured free trial 30 day version of Adobe Premiere 
>> Elements, which supports MPEG2 files.... Pinnacle Sudio is another 
>> option.
>>
>> -- 
>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>
>> PapaJohn (MVP)
>>
>>
>> "Martin Healy"  wrote in message 
>> news:E76C5895-1061-4425-A859-23B5F65DACFD@microsoft.com...
>>> Thanks for your reply.  Yes the video format is MPEG2.  My apologies for 
>>> not
>>> mentioning this in the initial response.  I'm using a Panasonic SDR-S9 
>>> SD
>>> Flash memory card camcorder.  It records to MPEG2 video in LP/SP/XP 
>>> modes.
>>> As my camcorder does not have a firewire port or an ilink connection, 
>>> it's
>>> unlikely that I will succeed either using the newer Windows Movie maker 
>>> that
>>> supports the MPEG2 codec.  It looks at this stage that I will have to
>>> purchase third party software like Nero or Roxio Creator eventhough I 
>>> only
>>> want to add a few audio files to some of my video clips taken from a 
>>> recent
>>> wedding.  Would you know of any other basic software like XP movie maker 
>>> than
>>> can support MPEG2 codec and that will allow me to apply music to some of 
>>> my
>>> video clips.
>>>
>>> Like I mentioned before, the Panasonic motion studio software did not 
>>> allow
>>> me to add my own downloaded music to video clips.  The software is very
>>> basic.  Any other suggestions would be welcomed.
>>>
>>> Thanks again for your reply.
>>>
>>> Martin
>>>
>>> "PapaJohn" wrote:
>>>
>>>> There are lots of file types that Movie Maker 2.1 can't capture or 
>>>> import,
>>>> or use in a project if imported.... MPEG2 being one of them. You don't
>>>> mention the brand and model of your camcorder, so I'll assume by your
>>>> symptoms it records to MPEG2 files.
>>>>
>>>> When it can't use files directly, you need to do file conversions 
>>>> first....
>>>> see my website's Import Movie Source Files > Video section for comments 
>>>> and
>>>> suggestions about the various types.
>>>>
>>>> Vista's Movie Maker 6 Ultimate and Home Premium versions can handle 
>>>> MPEG2
>>>> files as it includes a new Microsoft MPEG2 codec. But it captures via
>>>> firewire, so you might still need to use other software to get the 
>>>> files to
>>>> the computer.
>>>> -- 
>>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>>>
>>>> PapaJohn (MVP)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Martin Healy"  wrote in message
>>>> news:3DE95BA6-BC21-4A8B-A231-4E676F287A4A@microsoft.com...
>>>> > When I try to capture video from my camcorder using Windows Movie 
>>>> > Maker,
>>>> > it
>>>> > does not detect it despite the fact that it shows up as a removable 
>>>> > hard
>>>> > drive (E:) while connected.  All other movie editing software detects 
>>>> > the
>>>> > device without any problems.  Therefore, I can't capture video clips 
>>>> > from
>>>> > my
>>>> > camcorder using Windows Movie Maker which I find very annoying.
>>>> > Furthermore,
>>>> > when I try to import previously captured video clips and movies on my
>>>> > computer using Windows Movie Maker, it displays an error stating that 
>>>> > "An
>>>> > interface has too many methods to fire events from".
>>>> >
>>>> > Incidently, the reason why I'm using Windows Movie Maker in 
>>>> > preference to
>>>> > the editing motion picture that came with my camcorder is because the
>>>> > built-in software doesn't allow me to apply my own music or audio 
>>>> > files on
>>>> > the video clips.   Please note, Windows Movie version 5.1 is running 
>>>> > on my
>>>> > Windows XP computer which has service pack 3 installed.  The Windows 
>>>> > Movie
>>>> > Maker seems to be very user friendly but somehow it doesn't appear to 
>>>> > be
>>>> > very
>>>> > compatible.  I must say I am very disappointed with this program. I 
>>>> > would
>>>> > really appreciate if anybody could offer any suggestions on why 
>>>> > Windows
>>>> > Movie
>>>> > Maker is not able to capture or import video clips.
>>>> >
>>>> > Thanks
>>>> >
>>>> > Martin
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Thanks again for the reply.  If I use the VirtualDub MPEG to convert the 
MPEG2 format, will I be able to view the edited video later on a DVD player?  
Will I notice any degradation of quality after?

Thanks

Martin

"PapaJohn" wrote:

> and there are different VirtualDub apps.... use the VirtualDub MPEG one....
> -- 
> website references are to www.papajohn.org
> 
> PapaJohn (MVP)
> 
> 
> "Saga"  wrote in message 
> news:eA8PllIBJHA.4316@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > Interesting, I tried using Virtual Dub to convert from MPG files, but was 
> > not
> > very successful. Since this happened some time ago, I can't remember any
> > more details, but I don't recall usng the codec that you mentioned. I am 
> > going
> > back to test this out using this codec, as I always thought it was "user 
> > error",
> > but I could not put my finger on it.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Saga
> > -- 
> > Soluciones Para Mejorar
> > www.reset.com.mx
> >
> >
> >
> > "PapaJohn"  wrote in message 
> > news:urs2jcIBJHA.3648@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >>I convert my MPEG2 files to DV-AVI using VirtualDub MPEG with the 
> >>Panasonic DV codec.... and do the editing in Movie Maker. Both are free 
> >>downloads and conversion is quick and easy.... I have links on my Setup 
> >>Movie Maker > Other Software and 'Codecs and Compressors' pages.
> >>
> >> You can get a full featured free trial 30 day version of Adobe Premiere 
> >> Elements, which supports MPEG2 files.... Pinnacle Sudio is another 
> >> option.
> >>
> >> -- 
> >> website references are to www.papajohn.org
> >>
> >> PapaJohn (MVP)
> >>
> >>
> >> "Martin Healy"  wrote in message 
> >> news:E76C5895-1061-4425-A859-23B5F65DACFD@microsoft.com...
> >>> Thanks for your reply.  Yes the video format is MPEG2.  My apologies for 
> >>> not
> >>> mentioning this in the initial response.  I'm using a Panasonic SDR-S9 
> >>> SD
> >>> Flash memory card camcorder.  It records to MPEG2 video in LP/SP/XP 
> >>> modes.
> >>> As my camcorder does not have a firewire port or an ilink connection, 
> >>> it's
> >>> unlikely that I will succeed either using the newer Windows Movie maker 
> >>> that
> >>> supports the MPEG2 codec.  It looks at this stage that I will have to
> >>> purchase third party software like Nero or Roxio Creator eventhough I 
> >>> only
> >>> want to add a few audio files to some of my video clips taken from a 
> >>> recent
> >>> wedding.  Would you know of any other basic software like XP movie maker 
> >>> than
> >>> can support MPEG2 codec and that will allow me to apply music to some of 
> >>> my
> >>> video clips.
> >>>
> >>> Like I mentioned before, the Panasonic motion studio software did not 
> >>> allow
> >>> me to add my own downloaded music to video clips.  The software is very
> >>> basic.  Any other suggestions would be welcomed.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks again for your reply.
> >>>
> >>> Martin
> >>>
> >>> "PapaJohn" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> There are lots of file types that Movie Maker 2.1 can't capture or 
> >>>> import,
> >>>> or use in a project if imported.... MPEG2 being one of them. You don't
> >>>> mention the brand and model of your camcorder, so I'll assume by your
> >>>> symptoms it records to MPEG2 files.
> >>>>
> >>>> When it can't use files directly, you need to do file conversions 
> >>>> first....
> >>>> see my website's Import Movie Source Files > Video section for comments 
> >>>> and
> >>>> suggestions about the various types.
> >>>>
> >>>> Vista's Movie Maker 6 Ultimate and Home Premium versions can handle 
> >>>> MPEG2
> >>>> files as it includes a new Microsoft MPEG2 codec. But it captures via
> >>>> firewire, so you might still need to use other software to get the 
> >>>> files to
> >>>> the computer.
> >>>> -- 
> >>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
> >>>>
> >>>> PapaJohn (MVP)
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> "Martin Healy"  wrote in message
> >>>> news:3DE95BA6-BC21-4A8B-A231-4E676F287A4A@microsoft.com...
> >>>> > When I try to capture video from my camcorder using Windows Movie 
> >>>> > Maker,
> >>>> > it
> >>>> > does not detect it despite the fact that it shows up as a removable 
> >>>> > hard
> >>>> > drive (E:) while connected.  All other movie editing software detects 
> >>>> > the
> >>>> > device without any problems.  Therefore, I can't capture video clips 
> >>>> > from
> >>>> > my
> >>>> > camcorder using Windows Movie Maker which I find very annoying.
> >>>> > Furthermore,
> >>>> > when I try to import previously captured video clips and movies on my
> >>>> > computer using Windows Movie Maker, it displays an error stating that 
> >>>> > "An
> >>>> > interface has too many methods to fire events from".
> >>>> >
> >>>> > Incidently, the reason why I'm using Windows Movie Maker in 
> >>>> > preference to
> >>>> > the editing motion picture that came with my camcorder is because the
> >>>> > built-in software doesn't allow me to apply my own music or audio 
> >>>> > files on
> >>>> > the video clips.   Please note, Windows Movie version 5.1 is running 
> >>>> > on my
> >>>> > Windows XP computer which has service pack 3 installed.  The Windows 
> >>>> > Movie
> >>>> > Maker seems to be very user friendly but somehow it doesn't appear to 
> >>>> > be
> >>>> > very
> >>>> > compatible.  I must say I am very disappointed with this program. I 
> >>>> > would
> >>>> > really appreciate if anybody could offer any suggestions on why 
> >>>> > Windows
> >>>> > Movie
> >>>> > Maker is not able to capture or import video clips.
> >>>> >
> >>>> > Thanks
> >>>> >
> >>>> > Martin
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > 
> 
> 
>

I was wondering where you're heading with your edited videos.... making 
video DVDs is another subject. Movie Maker doesn't do it.

Each file conversion and re-compressions take its toll on the quality of the 
video.... it could be so little that it won't be noticed. But that'll depend 
on the steps you take, the codecs your use, and the settings for the 
compression. By using a hard drive camcorder, you've already opted to start 
with compressed MPEG2 files that are a bit lower in quality than DV-AVI 
files from mini-DV camcorders.
-- 
website references are to www.papajohn.org

PapaJohn (MVP)


"Martin Healy"  wrote in message 
news:1EA4C66F-E946-47A7-9E14-AE51C2FEBC9E@microsoft.com...
> Thanks again for the reply.  If I use the VirtualDub MPEG to convert the
> MPEG2 format, will I be able to view the edited video later on a DVD 
> player?
> Will I notice any degradation of quality after?
>
> Thanks
>
> Martin
>
> "PapaJohn" wrote:
>
>> and there are different VirtualDub apps.... use the VirtualDub MPEG 
>> one....
>> -- 
>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>
>> PapaJohn (MVP)
>>
>>
>> "Saga"  wrote in message
>> news:eA8PllIBJHA.4316@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> > Interesting, I tried using Virtual Dub to convert from MPG files, but 
>> > was
>> > not
>> > very successful. Since this happened some time ago, I can't remember 
>> > any
>> > more details, but I don't recall usng the codec that you mentioned. I 
>> > am
>> > going
>> > back to test this out using this codec, as I always thought it was 
>> > "user
>> > error",
>> > but I could not put my finger on it.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Saga
>> > -- 
>> > Soluciones Para Mejorar
>> > www.reset.com.mx
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "PapaJohn"  wrote in message
>> > news:urs2jcIBJHA.3648@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> >>I convert my MPEG2 files to DV-AVI using VirtualDub MPEG with the
>> >>Panasonic DV codec.... and do the editing in Movie Maker. Both are free
>> >>downloads and conversion is quick and easy.... I have links on my Setup
>> >>Movie Maker > Other Software and 'Codecs and Compressors' pages.
>> >>
>> >> You can get a full featured free trial 30 day version of Adobe 
>> >> Premiere
>> >> Elements, which supports MPEG2 files.... Pinnacle Sudio is another
>> >> option.
>> >>
>> >> -- 
>> >> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>> >>
>> >> PapaJohn (MVP)
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Martin Healy"  wrote in 
>> >> message
>> >> news:E76C5895-1061-4425-A859-23B5F65DACFD@microsoft.com...
>> >>> Thanks for your reply.  Yes the video format is MPEG2.  My apologies 
>> >>> for
>> >>> not
>> >>> mentioning this in the initial response.  I'm using a Panasonic 
>> >>> SDR-S9
>> >>> SD
>> >>> Flash memory card camcorder.  It records to MPEG2 video in LP/SP/XP
>> >>> modes.
>> >>> As my camcorder does not have a firewire port or an ilink connection,
>> >>> it's
>> >>> unlikely that I will succeed either using the newer Windows Movie 
>> >>> maker
>> >>> that
>> >>> supports the MPEG2 codec.  It looks at this stage that I will have to
>> >>> purchase third party software like Nero or Roxio Creator eventhough I
>> >>> only
>> >>> want to add a few audio files to some of my video clips taken from a
>> >>> recent
>> >>> wedding.  Would you know of any other basic software like XP movie 
>> >>> maker
>> >>> than
>> >>> can support MPEG2 codec and that will allow me to apply music to some 
>> >>> of
>> >>> my
>> >>> video clips.
>> >>>
>> >>> Like I mentioned before, the Panasonic motion studio software did not
>> >>> allow
>> >>> me to add my own downloaded music to video clips.  The software is 
>> >>> very
>> >>> basic.  Any other suggestions would be welcomed.
>> >>>
>> >>> Thanks again for your reply.
>> >>>
>> >>> Martin
>> >>>
>> >>> "PapaJohn" wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> There are lots of file types that Movie Maker 2.1 can't capture or
>> >>>> import,
>> >>>> or use in a project if imported.... MPEG2 being one of them. You 
>> >>>> don't
>> >>>> mention the brand and model of your camcorder, so I'll assume by 
>> >>>> your
>> >>>> symptoms it records to MPEG2 files.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> When it can't use files directly, you need to do file conversions
>> >>>> first....
>> >>>> see my website's Import Movie Source Files > Video section for 
>> >>>> comments
>> >>>> and
>> >>>> suggestions about the various types.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Vista's Movie Maker 6 Ultimate and Home Premium versions can handle
>> >>>> MPEG2
>> >>>> files as it includes a new Microsoft MPEG2 codec. But it captures 
>> >>>> via
>> >>>> firewire, so you might still need to use other software to get the
>> >>>> files to
>> >>>> the computer.
>> >>>> -- 
>> >>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>> >>>>
>> >>>> PapaJohn (MVP)
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>> "Martin Healy"  wrote in 
>> >>>> message
>> >>>> news:3DE95BA6-BC21-4A8B-A231-4E676F287A4A@microsoft.com...
>> >>>> > When I try to capture video from my camcorder using Windows Movie
>> >>>> > Maker,
>> >>>> > it
>> >>>> > does not detect it despite the fact that it shows up as a 
>> >>>> > removable
>> >>>> > hard
>> >>>> > drive (E:) while connected.  All other movie editing software 
>> >>>> > detects
>> >>>> > the
>> >>>> > device without any problems.  Therefore, I can't capture video 
>> >>>> > clips
>> >>>> > from
>> >>>> > my
>> >>>> > camcorder using Windows Movie Maker which I find very annoying.
>> >>>> > Furthermore,
>> >>>> > when I try to import previously captured video clips and movies on 
>> >>>> > my
>> >>>> > computer using Windows Movie Maker, it displays an error stating 
>> >>>> > that
>> >>>> > "An
>> >>>> > interface has too many methods to fire events from".
>> >>>> >
>> >>>> > Incidently, the reason why I'm using Windows Movie Maker in
>> >>>> > preference to
>> >>>> > the editing motion picture that came with my camcorder is because 
>> >>>> > the
>> >>>> > built-in software doesn't allow me to apply my own music or audio
>> >>>> > files on
>> >>>> > the video clips.   Please note, Windows Movie version 5.1 is 
>> >>>> > running
>> >>>> > on my
>> >>>> > Windows XP computer which has service pack 3 installed.  The 
>> >>>> > Windows
>> >>>> > Movie
>> >>>> > Maker seems to be very user friendly but somehow it doesn't appear 
>> >>>> > to
>> >>>> > be
>> >>>> > very
>> >>>> > compatible.  I must say I am very disappointed with this program. 
>> >>>> > I
>> >>>> > would
>> >>>> > really appreciate if anybody could offer any suggestions on why
>> >>>> > Windows
>> >>>> > Movie
>> >>>> > Maker is not able to capture or import video clips.
>> >>>> >
>> >>>> > Thanks
>> >>>> >
>> >>>> > Martin
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>

Thanks for the head's up :-)
Saga
-- 


"PapaJohn"  wrote in message 
news:OHz5FpIBJHA.1632@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> and there are different VirtualDub apps.... use the VirtualDub MPEG one....
> -- 
> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>
> PapaJohn (MVP)
>
>
> "Saga"  wrote in message news:eA8PllIBJHA.4316@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Interesting, I tried using Virtual Dub to convert from MPG files, but was not
>> very successful. Since this happened some time ago, I can't remember any
>> more details, but I don't recall usng the codec that you mentioned. I am going
>> back to test this out using this codec, as I always thought it was "user error",
>> but I could not put my finger on it.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Saga
>> -- 
>> Soluciones Para Mejorar
>> www.reset.com.mx
>>
>>
>>
>> "PapaJohn"  wrote in message 
>> news:urs2jcIBJHA.3648@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>I convert my MPEG2 files to DV-AVI using VirtualDub MPEG with the Panasonic DV codec.... and do 
>>>the editing in Movie Maker. Both are free downloads and conversion is quick and easy.... I have 
>>>links on my Setup Movie Maker > Other Software and 'Codecs and Compressors' pages.
>>>
>>> You can get a full featured free trial 30 day version of Adobe Premiere Elements, which supports 
>>> MPEG2 files.... Pinnacle Sudio is another option.
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>>
>>> PapaJohn (MVP)
>>>
>>>
>>> "Martin Healy"  wrote in message 
>>> news:E76C5895-1061-4425-A859-23B5F65DACFD@microsoft.com...
>>>> Thanks for your reply.  Yes the video format is MPEG2.  My apologies for not
>>>> mentioning this in the initial response.  I'm using a Panasonic SDR-S9 SD
>>>> Flash memory card camcorder.  It records to MPEG2 video in LP/SP/XP modes.
>>>> As my camcorder does not have a firewire port or an ilink connection, it's
>>>> unlikely that I will succeed either using the newer Windows Movie maker that
>>>> supports the MPEG2 codec.  It looks at this stage that I will have to
>>>> purchase third party software like Nero or Roxio Creator eventhough I only
>>>> want to add a few audio files to some of my video clips taken from a recent
>>>> wedding.  Would you know of any other basic software like XP movie maker than
>>>> can support MPEG2 codec and that will allow me to apply music to some of my
>>>> video clips.
>>>>
>>>> Like I mentioned before, the Panasonic motion studio software did not allow
>>>> me to add my own downloaded music to video clips.  The software is very
>>>> basic.  Any other suggestions would be welcomed.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks again for your reply.
>>>>
>>>> Martin
>>>>
>>>> "PapaJohn" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> There are lots of file types that Movie Maker 2.1 can't capture or import,
>>>>> or use in a project if imported.... MPEG2 being one of them. You don't
>>>>> mention the brand and model of your camcorder, so I'll assume by your
>>>>> symptoms it records to MPEG2 files.
>>>>>
>>>>> When it can't use files directly, you need to do file conversions first....
>>>>> see my website's Import Movie Source Files > Video section for comments and
>>>>> suggestions about the various types.
>>>>>
>>>>> Vista's Movie Maker 6 Ultimate and Home Premium versions can handle MPEG2
>>>>> files as it includes a new Microsoft MPEG2 codec. But it captures via
>>>>> firewire, so you might still need to use other software to get the files to
>>>>> the computer.
>>>>> -- 
>>>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>>>>
>>>>> PapaJohn (MVP)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Martin Healy"  wrote in message
>>>>> news:3DE95BA6-BC21-4A8B-A231-4E676F287A4A@microsoft.com...
>>>>> > When I try to capture video from my camcorder using Windows Movie Maker,
>>>>> > it
>>>>> > does not detect it despite the fact that it shows up as a removable hard
>>>>> > drive (E:) while connected.  All other movie editing software detects the
>>>>> > device without any problems.  Therefore, I can't capture video clips from
>>>>> > my
>>>>> > camcorder using Windows Movie Maker which I find very annoying.
>>>>> > Furthermore,
>>>>> > when I try to import previously captured video clips and movies on my
>>>>> > computer using Windows Movie Maker, it displays an error stating that "An
>>>>> > interface has too many methods to fire events from".
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Incidently, the reason why I'm using Windows Movie Maker in preference to
>>>>> > the editing motion picture that came with my camcorder is because the
>>>>> > built-in software doesn't allow me to apply my own music or audio files on
>>>>> > the video clips.   Please note, Windows Movie version 5.1 is running on my
>>>>> > Windows XP computer which has service pack 3 installed.  The Windows Movie
>>>>> > Maker seems to be very user friendly but somehow it doesn't appear to be
>>>>> > very
>>>>> > compatible.  I must say I am very disappointed with this program. I would
>>>>> > really appreciate if anybody could offer any suggestions on why Windows
>>>>> > Movie
>>>>> > Maker is not able to capture or import video clips.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Thanks
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Martin
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Thanks for all your help on this subject.  I was away from my computer over 
the weekend.  Just to wrap things up, I was aware that Movie Maker couldn't 
make video DVDs.  I just wanted to use Movie Maker to edit my video clips by 
adding some background music and then it was my intention to burn the edited 
video using some other third party software.  The fact that I could 
experience some loss of qualtity by converting to mpeg1 and whether my DVD 
player can play this format is enough to deter me from going down this route. 
 I have used a free trial of  movie factory 6 to make a basic DVD video.  But 
it looks like I will have to buy Nero or Roxio to enhance my video with 
music.  Movie Factory 6 doesn't have a time frame or an editing track like XP 
Movie Maker or Nero and Roxio.

Anyway, thanks for your input.

Martin

"PapaJohn" wrote:

> I was wondering where you're heading with your edited videos.... making 
> video DVDs is another subject. Movie Maker doesn't do it.
> 
> Each file conversion and re-compressions take its toll on the quality of the 
> video.... it could be so little that it won't be noticed. But that'll depend 
> on the steps you take, the codecs your use, and the settings for the 
> compression. By using a hard drive camcorder, you've already opted to start 
> with compressed MPEG2 files that are a bit lower in quality than DV-AVI 
> files from mini-DV camcorders.
> -- 
> website references are to www.papajohn.org
> 
> PapaJohn (MVP)
> 
> 
> "Martin Healy"  wrote in message 
> news:1EA4C66F-E946-47A7-9E14-AE51C2FEBC9E@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks again for the reply.  If I use the VirtualDub MPEG to convert the
> > MPEG2 format, will I be able to view the edited video later on a DVD 
> > player?
> > Will I notice any degradation of quality after?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Martin
> >
> > "PapaJohn" wrote:
> >
> >> and there are different VirtualDub apps.... use the VirtualDub MPEG 
> >> one....
> >> -- 
> >> website references are to www.papajohn.org
> >>
> >> PapaJohn (MVP)
> >>
> >>
> >> "Saga"  wrote in message
> >> news:eA8PllIBJHA.4316@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> > Interesting, I tried using Virtual Dub to convert from MPG files, but 
> >> > was
> >> > not
> >> > very successful. Since this happened some time ago, I can't remember 
> >> > any
> >> > more details, but I don't recall usng the codec that you mentioned. I 
> >> > am
> >> > going
> >> > back to test this out using this codec, as I always thought it was 
> >> > "user
> >> > error",
> >> > but I could not put my finger on it.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks
> >> > Saga
> >> > -- 
> >> > Soluciones Para Mejorar
> >> > www.reset.com.mx
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "PapaJohn"  wrote in message
> >> > news:urs2jcIBJHA.3648@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> >>I convert my MPEG2 files to DV-AVI using VirtualDub MPEG with the
> >> >>Panasonic DV codec.... and do the editing in Movie Maker. Both are free
> >> >>downloads and conversion is quick and easy.... I have links on my Setup
> >> >>Movie Maker > Other Software and 'Codecs and Compressors' pages.
> >> >>
> >> >> You can get a full featured free trial 30 day version of Adobe 
> >> >> Premiere
> >> >> Elements, which supports MPEG2 files.... Pinnacle Sudio is another
> >> >> option.
> >> >>
> >> >> -- 
> >> >> website references are to www.papajohn.org
> >> >>
> >> >> PapaJohn (MVP)
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Martin Healy"  wrote in 
> >> >> message
> >> >> news:E76C5895-1061-4425-A859-23B5F65DACFD@microsoft.com...
> >> >>> Thanks for your reply.  Yes the video format is MPEG2.  My apologies 
> >> >>> for
> >> >>> not
> >> >>> mentioning this in the initial response.  I'm using a Panasonic 
> >> >>> SDR-S9
> >> >>> SD
> >> >>> Flash memory card camcorder.  It records to MPEG2 video in LP/SP/XP
> >> >>> modes.
> >> >>> As my camcorder does not have a firewire port or an ilink connection,
> >> >>> it's
> >> >>> unlikely that I will succeed either using the newer Windows Movie 
> >> >>> maker
> >> >>> that
> >> >>> supports the MPEG2 codec.  It looks at this stage that I will have to
> >> >>> purchase third party software like Nero or Roxio Creator eventhough I
> >> >>> only
> >> >>> want to add a few audio files to some of my video clips taken from a
> >> >>> recent
> >> >>> wedding.  Would you know of any other basic software like XP movie 
> >> >>> maker
> >> >>> than
> >> >>> can support MPEG2 codec and that will allow me to apply music to some 
> >> >>> of
> >> >>> my
> >> >>> video clips.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Like I mentioned before, the Panasonic motion studio software did not
> >> >>> allow
> >> >>> me to add my own downloaded music to video clips.  The software is 
> >> >>> very
> >> >>> basic.  Any other suggestions would be welcomed.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Thanks again for your reply.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Martin
> >> >>>
> >> >>> "PapaJohn" wrote:
> >> >>>
> >> >>>> There are lots of file types that Movie Maker 2.1 can't capture or
> >> >>>> import,
> >> >>>> or use in a project if imported.... MPEG2 being one of them. You 
> >> >>>> don't
> >> >>>> mention the brand and model of your camcorder, so I'll assume by 
> >> >>>> your
> >> >>>> symptoms it records to MPEG2 files.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> When it can't use files directly, you need to do file conversions
> >> >>>> first....
> >> >>>> see my website's Import Movie Source Files > Video section for 
> >> >>>> comments
> >> >>>> and
> >> >>>> suggestions about the various types.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Vista's Movie Maker 6 Ultimate and Home Premium versions can handle
> >> >>>> MPEG2
> >> >>>> files as it includes a new Microsoft MPEG2 codec. But it captures 
> >> >>>> via
> >> >>>> firewire, so you might still need to use other software to get the
> >> >>>> files to
> >> >>>> the computer.
> >> >>>> -- 
> >> >>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> PapaJohn (MVP)
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> "Martin Healy"  wrote in 
> >> >>>> message
> >> >>>> news:3DE95BA6-BC21-4A8B-A231-4E676F287A4A@microsoft.com...
> >> >>>> > When I try to capture video from my camcorder using Windows Movie
> >> >>>> > Maker,
> >> >>>> > it
> >> >>>> > does not detect it despite the fact that it shows up as a 
> >> >>>> > removable
> >> >>>> > hard
> >> >>>> > drive (E:) while connected.  All other movie editing software 
> >> >>>> > detects
> >> >>>> > the
> >> >>>> > device without any problems.  Therefore, I can't capture video 
> >> >>>> > clips
> >> >>>> > from
> >> >>>> > my
> >> >>>> > camcorder using Windows Movie Maker which I find very annoying.
> >> >>>> > Furthermore,
> >> >>>> > when I try to import previously captured video clips and movies on 
> >> >>>> > my
> >> >>>> > computer using Windows Movie Maker, it displays an error stating 
> >> >>>> > that
> >> >>>> > "An
> >> >>>> > interface has too many methods to fire events from".
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > Incidently, the reason why I'm using Windows Movie Maker in
> >> >>>> > preference to
> >> >>>> > the editing motion picture that came with my camcorder is because 
> >> >>>> > the
> >> >>>> > built-in software doesn't allow me to apply my own music or audio
> >> >>>> > files on
> >> >>>> > the video clips.   Please note, Windows Movie version 5.1 is 
> >> >>>> > running
> >> >>>> > on my
> >> >>>> > Windows XP computer which has service pack 3 installed.  The 
> >> >>>> > Windows
> >> >>>> > Movie
> >> >>>> > Maker seems to be very user friendly but somehow it doesn't appear 
> >> >>>> > to
> >> >>>> > be
> >> >>>> > very
> >> >>>> > compatible.  I must say I am very disappointed with this program. 
> >> >>>> > I
> >> >>>> > would
> >> >>>> > really appreciate if anybody could offer any suggestions on why
> >> >>>> > Windows
> >> >>>> > Movie
> >> >>>> > Maker is not able to capture or import video clips.
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > Thanks
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > Martin
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >> 
> 
> 
>

You can edit in movie maker and output your file as a dv.avi, import this 
into your chosen dvd authoring app and make your dvd.
Movie factory from Ulead does have some rudimentary editing features, but is 
in essence a dvd authoring app.
Ulead video studio should take your files direct from the card and edit and 
has rudimentary dvd authoring facilities.

Back to your original question, you wouldn't capture from this cam, you 
IMPORT. This would be the same with any app.

YOu could connect your cam by usb, as you have, or insert the sd card into a 
card reader.


-- 

Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.com


"Martin Healy"  wrote in message 
news:36E41DF1-57AC-4ADA-BDA2-4235944E67F6@microsoft.com...
> Thanks for all your help on this subject.  I was away from my computer 
> over
> the weekend.  Just to wrap things up, I was aware that Movie Maker 
> couldn't
> make video DVDs.  I just wanted to use Movie Maker to edit my video clips 
> by
> adding some background music and then it was my intention to burn the 
> edited
> video using some other third party software.  The fact that I could
> experience some loss of qualtity by converting to mpeg1 and whether my DVD
> player can play this format is enough to deter me from going down this 
> route.
> I have used a free trial of  movie factory 6 to make a basic DVD video. 
> But
> it looks like I will have to buy Nero or Roxio to enhance my video with
> music.  Movie Factory 6 doesn't have a time frame or an editing track like 
> XP
> Movie Maker or Nero and Roxio.
>
> Anyway, thanks for your input.
>
> Martin
>
> "PapaJohn" wrote:
>
>> I was wondering where you're heading with your edited videos.... making
>> video DVDs is another subject. Movie Maker doesn't do it.
>>
>> Each file conversion and re-compressions take its toll on the quality of 
>> the
>> video.... it could be so little that it won't be noticed. But that'll 
>> depend
>> on the steps you take, the codecs your use, and the settings for the
>> compression. By using a hard drive camcorder, you've already opted to 
>> start
>> with compressed MPEG2 files that are a bit lower in quality than DV-AVI
>> files from mini-DV camcorders.
>> -- 
>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>
>> PapaJohn (MVP)
>>
>>
>> "Martin Healy"  wrote in message
>> news:1EA4C66F-E946-47A7-9E14-AE51C2FEBC9E@microsoft.com...
>> > Thanks again for the reply.  If I use the VirtualDub MPEG to convert 
>> > the
>> > MPEG2 format, will I be able to view the edited video later on a DVD
>> > player?
>> > Will I notice any degradation of quality after?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > Martin
>> >
>> > "PapaJohn" wrote:
>> >
>> >> and there are different VirtualDub apps.... use the VirtualDub MPEG
>> >> one....
>> >> -- 
>> >> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>> >>
>> >> PapaJohn (MVP)
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Saga"  wrote in message
>> >> news:eA8PllIBJHA.4316@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >> > Interesting, I tried using Virtual Dub to convert from MPG files, 
>> >> > but
>> >> > was
>> >> > not
>> >> > very successful. Since this happened some time ago, I can't remember
>> >> > any
>> >> > more details, but I don't recall usng the codec that you mentioned. 
>> >> > I
>> >> > am
>> >> > going
>> >> > back to test this out using this codec, as I always thought it was
>> >> > "user
>> >> > error",
>> >> > but I could not put my finger on it.
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks
>> >> > Saga
>> >> > -- 
>> >> > Soluciones Para Mejorar
>> >> > www.reset.com.mx
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "PapaJohn"  wrote in message
>> >> > news:urs2jcIBJHA.3648@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> >> >>I convert my MPEG2 files to DV-AVI using VirtualDub MPEG with the
>> >> >>Panasonic DV codec.... and do the editing in Movie Maker. Both are 
>> >> >>free
>> >> >>downloads and conversion is quick and easy.... I have links on my 
>> >> >>Setup
>> >> >>Movie Maker > Other Software and 'Codecs and Compressors' pages.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> You can get a full featured free trial 30 day version of Adobe
>> >> >> Premiere
>> >> >> Elements, which supports MPEG2 files.... Pinnacle Sudio is another
>> >> >> option.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> -- 
>> >> >> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>> >> >>
>> >> >> PapaJohn (MVP)
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Martin Healy"  wrote in
>> >> >> message
>> >> >> news:E76C5895-1061-4425-A859-23B5F65DACFD@microsoft.com...
>> >> >>> Thanks for your reply.  Yes the video format is MPEG2.  My 
>> >> >>> apologies
>> >> >>> for
>> >> >>> not
>> >> >>> mentioning this in the initial response.  I'm using a Panasonic
>> >> >>> SDR-S9
>> >> >>> SD
>> >> >>> Flash memory card camcorder.  It records to MPEG2 video in 
>> >> >>> LP/SP/XP
>> >> >>> modes.
>> >> >>> As my camcorder does not have a firewire port or an ilink 
>> >> >>> connection,
>> >> >>> it's
>> >> >>> unlikely that I will succeed either using the newer Windows Movie
>> >> >>> maker
>> >> >>> that
>> >> >>> supports the MPEG2 codec.  It looks at this stage that I will have 
>> >> >>> to
>> >> >>> purchase third party software like Nero or Roxio Creator 
>> >> >>> eventhough I
>> >> >>> only
>> >> >>> want to add a few audio files to some of my video clips taken from 
>> >> >>> a
>> >> >>> recent
>> >> >>> wedding.  Would you know of any other basic software like XP movie
>> >> >>> maker
>> >> >>> than
>> >> >>> can support MPEG2 codec and that will allow me to apply music to 
>> >> >>> some
>> >> >>> of
>> >> >>> my
>> >> >>> video clips.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> Like I mentioned before, the Panasonic motion studio software did 
>> >> >>> not
>> >> >>> allow
>> >> >>> me to add my own downloaded music to video clips.  The software is
>> >> >>> very
>> >> >>> basic.  Any other suggestions would be welcomed.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> Thanks again for your reply.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> Martin
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> "PapaJohn" wrote:
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>> There are lots of file types that Movie Maker 2.1 can't capture 
>> >> >>>> or
>> >> >>>> import,
>> >> >>>> or use in a project if imported.... MPEG2 being one of them. You
>> >> >>>> don't
>> >> >>>> mention the brand and model of your camcorder, so I'll assume by
>> >> >>>> your
>> >> >>>> symptoms it records to MPEG2 files.
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> When it can't use files directly, you need to do file conversions
>> >> >>>> first....
>> >> >>>> see my website's Import Movie Source Files > Video section for
>> >> >>>> comments
>> >> >>>> and
>> >> >>>> suggestions about the various types.
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> Vista's Movie Maker 6 Ultimate and Home Premium versions can 
>> >> >>>> handle
>> >> >>>> MPEG2
>> >> >>>> files as it includes a new Microsoft MPEG2 codec. But it captures
>> >> >>>> via
>> >> >>>> firewire, so you might still need to use other software to get 
>> >> >>>> the
>> >> >>>> files to
>> >> >>>> the computer.
>> >> >>>> -- 
>> >> >>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> PapaJohn (MVP)
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> "Martin Healy"  wrote in
>> >> >>>> message
>> >> >>>> news:3DE95BA6-BC21-4A8B-A231-4E676F287A4A@microsoft.com...
>> >> >>>> > When I try to capture video from my camcorder using Windows 
>> >> >>>> > Movie
>> >> >>>> > Maker,
>> >> >>>> > it
>> >> >>>> > does not detect it despite the fact that it shows up as a
>> >> >>>> > removable
>> >> >>>> > hard
>> >> >>>> > drive (E:) while connected.  All other movie editing software
>> >> >>>> > detects
>> >> >>>> > the
>> >> >>>> > device without any problems.  Therefore, I can't capture video
>> >> >>>> > clips
>> >> >>>> > from
>> >> >>>> > my
>> >> >>>> > camcorder using Windows Movie Maker which I find very annoying.
>> >> >>>> > Furthermore,
>> >> >>>> > when I try to import previously captured video clips and movies 
>> >> >>>> > on
>> >> >>>> > my
>> >> >>>> > computer using Windows Movie Maker, it displays an error 
>> >> >>>> > stating
>> >> >>>> > that
>> >> >>>> > "An
>> >> >>>> > interface has too many methods to fire events from".
>> >> >>>> >
>> >> >>>> > Incidently, the reason why I'm using Windows Movie Maker in
>> >> >>>> > preference to
>> >> >>>> > the editing motion picture that came with my camcorder is 
>> >> >>>> > because
>> >> >>>> > the
>> >> >>>> > built-in software doesn't allow me to apply my own music or 
>> >> >>>> > audio
>> >> >>>> > files on
>> >> >>>> > the video clips.   Please note, Windows Movie version 5.1 is
>> >> >>>> > running
>> >> >>>> > on my
>> >> >>>> > Windows XP computer which has service pack 3 installed.  The
>> >> >>>> > Windows
>> >> >>>> > Movie
>> >> >>>> > Maker seems to be very user friendly but somehow it doesn't 
>> >> >>>> > appear
>> >> >>>> > to
>> >> >>>> > be
>> >> >>>> > very
>> >> >>>> > compatible.  I must say I am very disappointed with this 
>> >> >>>> > program.
>> >> >>>> > I
>> >> >>>> > would
>> >> >>>> > really appreciate if anybody could offer any suggestions on why
>> >> >>>> > Windows
>> >> >>>> > Movie
>> >> >>>> > Maker is not able to capture or import video clips.
>> >> >>>> >
>> >> >>>> > Thanks
>> >> >>>> >
>> >> >>>> > Martin
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>>
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