Calling video editing experts!

[Ratpack]

I have just gotten my new miniDV camcorder and love it. Now I want to get rid of my 8mm, but first I have to transfer the videos over to the DV or what I really want to do is burn on to a DVD. My question is, how do I add more than one tape to a DVD? For instance, our last trip, we have two tapes of WDW and I don't want to have two DVD's since I know one will more than hold the footage. I have Showbiz and Sony's Picture Package. Any tips? Is there a program that is easier?

 

[jfulcer]

At decent video quality, DVDs will hold approximately 90 minutes of video - sometimes a little less, sometimes a little more.

If your 8mm is a newer one that allows you to hookup to the computer via firewire/1394/USB/? you can do the transfer yourself.

Of course, if you have inputs on your DV camera, you could run a cable between the two cameras and transfer to miniDV that way.

If you don't really have the expertise or patience to do it on your own, you can go to a Walmart or Sams or BJ's or whatever discount place that does photo processing around you. They can transfer home movies to DVDs. For a small fee, of course.

HTH!

 

[niks81]

Typically, the best quality DVDs only hold 60 minutes. Are you sure you want all of the footage from those two tapes? I know I always record a bunch of footage but I could easily edit it down (cutting out the messups and some of the boring stuff) To edit I usually use Pinnacle 8 (now Pinnacle 9 is out, and it is better) I'm gradually getting into Adobe Premiere as well, but that program is much tougher. It's fun to play around editing, adding effects and music Anyways, if you want to do a simple transfer the Sony program should be just fine.

 

[Ratpack]

Actually I would like to edit a little of it out. I am sure there are some pauses in there that could go. I will have to look into that software. Thanks.

 

[niks81]

Actually, Pinnacle is a very easy video editing program to use and the results are actually quite stunning. It's very affordable as well. Usually runs around 100.00.

Have fun