Exporting video to dv camera....

Videomonster wrote on 1/15/2003, 10:29 PM

I have not purchased vegas video yet, because I am trying to get some answers for my questions. If someone could answer this questions, I would appeciate it.

Here it goes....

Can I export video from my firewire card on my computer, back to my dv camcorder after I edit it? I know that firewire is "bi-directional" but I'm not sure if I can export video back to my camera. The reason I need to know this is because I don't have a dvd burner, and I wanted to export the edited video onto my camcorder, and then into my VCR, using the coaxial cables.

Thanks

-Videomonster

Comments

JonnyMac wrote on 1/15/2003, 10:32 PM

Yes, you can "print to tape" from the capture utility after you've done your edits. If you connect your VCR to your camera you can make a VHS dupe at the same time (you'll have to control the VHS machine manually; your DV camera will be controlled from Vegas).

Videomonster wrote on 1/15/2003, 10:49 PM

Thanks for your help.

What type of cable do I need for this exporting opperation? Can I use 6 pin to 4 pin or do I have to buy a different cable?

Thanks

BillyBoy wrote on 1/15/2003, 11:01 PM

I guess it depends on the camera. Mine, a Cannon ZR45 uses a standard 4 pin to 6 pin firwire you can pick up almost anywhere that carries electronic supplies. I would think that's fairly typical, but who knows, maybe some camera use 6 pin.

Zulqar-Cheema wrote on 1/16/2003, 4:02 AM

Do make sure your camera can record DV in, other wise a wasted exercise.