Topic: Sony mini DV help needed

[Kevin]

i just go a sony DCR-HC30 for my birthday a few weeks back and wanted to know how to transfer the video recorded on the tape to my comp. for some reason it only recognizes the memory stick.  Ive set the camera for USB streaming as well.

what software is good to use for trasnfering and then placing a seperate audio file over the video feed?

Also any other suggestions on ways to better my video recordings are highly appreciated

thanks
Kevin

[silverbullet]

Use the firewire port when transferring video.

Your camcorder probably came with video capture software. Other third party video editing software will also let you capture video via a firewire or USB connection.

[Kevin]

Use the firewire port when transferring video.

I dont believe it came with a firewire cord, ill check and make sure in a little while.  I know it has USB2

Your camcorder probably came with video capture software. Other third party video editing software will also let you capture video via a firewire or USB connection.

the software doesnt recognize the tape.
once i get it on the computer how to I dub my audio over the video?

[silverbullet]

could be you may need to purchase a firewire 6pin cord for your computer tower or a 4pin cord if it's going to a lappie.

http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=14593.0 for syncing up outside audio with video. lots of ways to do it and I'm still learning myself.