capture not in mpeg

dazred · 04-10-2006, 1:41 PM

hi all,i,m not really sure how to word this question,but here goes.
when i connect my camcoreder [JVC GR-D70] to my computer to upload my films,i use imagemixer with vcd ver 1.1.
this is the software that came with my cam.
capturing isn't a problem,but each individual section of film i transfer seems to have a file name that reads....cap0001,cap0002...etc.
when itry to import them in windows movie maker,i get an error message saying that.... cap0001.mpg [or whichever number it may be],is not valid because it does not contain any information.

i don't understand this at all.the clips play fine in WMP.
any help always appreciated.

**senu** · 04-10-2006, 2:00 PM

Try capturing with Win DV
Although this will capture as DV AVI it will tell you if there is a capture problem.
Im not sure that the mpegs captured are importable by WMM.
Ps: Maybe WMM is broken?

dazred · 04-10-2006, 2:38 PM

thanx for the speedy reply SENU,i will try win dv.

damn damn damn! i dont yet have firewire,upgrading computer in a couple of weeks,i'll try win dv then,unless of course there is a similar program that will take USB,gees my computer is just too old :-)

**senu** · 04-10-2006, 7:03 PM

A PCI firewire card and cable such as this one wont set you back more than £15-20. Unless you want to wait for the new PC

At any rate ,USB for capturing video is not advised. See this thread

dazred · 05-10-2006, 11:48 AM

thanx for the link senu,just double checking though,it DOES come with a cable aswell,if so,is the cable suitable for my camcorder,(seems to be a 4 pin connection).
i've checked the website,and yes,it does say with 6ft cable,so would the cable be right? thanx again for the speedy replies,much appreciated.
Daz.

**senu** · 05-10-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dazred

thanx for the link senu,just double checking though,it DOES come with a cable aswell,if so,is the cable suitable for my camcorder,(seems to be a 4 pin connection).
i've checked the website,and yes,it does say with 6ft cable,so would the cable be right? thanx again for the speedy replies,much appreciated.
Daz.

Yes , DV ( and digital8) Camcorders universally come with the 4-pin connection ( as do laptops and some desktops: my shuttle desktop has both! )
6 ft seems long but that is no bad thing as is it unlikely to mean slower speeds and means the camcorder doesnt need to sit right on top of the PC.

I have a 6ft belkin cable firewire which cost £25 on its own!

dazred · 05-10-2006, 12:25 PM

thanx senu,i think i'll buy that,seems like a good price ;-)