@joeman123456789duhhh If you need to record multiple cameras in a live production while switching, don't use Sony Movie Studio. It is a video editing program, not really designed for live video capture. For live video switching, consider a NewTek Tricaster.
ok, another question...what if I install a "FireWire ExpressCard" Adapter to my laptop, will that now be able to let met/support live video feed over the internet from my laptop from my mini-dv camcorder? I will be filming a 3-4hr. football game/sporting event
@guerillabill so what would you recommend? :\ Im getting hired to film a football game this weekend, games are usually 3hrs, we got several other self owned sport media groups who film 3hr games 2 or 3 times a week? dont know the exact equipment they are using, saw once they just had a camcorder on tripod wired to laptop with a microphone and that was it? I'm trying to do the same basically? would it help if I sent you their website link/ustream channel? to see what I'd be doing
@version2media If you want to video a live football game, record it within the camera onto tape. Don't try to save live video to a laptop. Use a tripod, have plenty of batteries, use a zoom microphone, have extra tapes. Do a test run before you do it for money.
@guerillabill yes this game will be a test run, Yes, I will be recording onto tape, I'm not saving it to my laptop, I'm just saving it online to ustream since it lets you host it/save it on there, I wont save anything footage at all on my laptops memory. I have 2 backup batteries, tripod, and all the needed accessories...so just to ensure from my original question...by me installing that firewire expresscard to my laptop, I can use that to hook up firewire cable to do live streaming correct?
@version2media Live streaming to ustream requires a fast internet connection. Even with a very fast connection, the streamed video will be low resolution, with low frame rate. To get better video at ustream, you have to pay for a premium plan, have a extremely fast connection, and HD video source. And unless the internet connection is rock solid, expect the stream to drop several times during a 3 hour production. And no, a firewire express card on your laptop generally won't work well.
Oh, no, I'm not trying to use sony movie studio for anything at all, just trying to see if usb 2.0 firewire works to do live feed, connected to comp and using u stream
@version2media You can do live feed to ustream and other sites via USB if your camera has USB and your computer has USB. Firewire to USB usually doesn't work.
Though you don't recommend using that usb firewire,.would it work though? I would like to use that method this time then add an actual firewire port, I will also be using u stream for love feed
what firewire do you have connected during this video? do you have a firewire port?
im looking to do live broadcasting and wanted to know if i bought a usb 2.0 to IEEE 1394, if that'll work? i will be using a laptop with wireless internet to film a sports game live, will it let me connect the camcorder to laptop using that usb 2.0 firewire? or will i need some other form of port?
any feed back greatly appreciated, i have a week to figure this out before the game
@version2media I would not recommend trying to do a live broadcast using a laptop and USB. And no, a USB 2.0 to firewire converter won't bring video from a USB video camera into Sony Vegas. You might want to check out vidblaster software.
@mosse232 According to the Sony web site, the DCR 150E camera does not have a firewire cable - so you would not be able to use it to capture video direct to computer. On that camera, it records compressed video to DVD disks. You can then capture the video from the DVD into your computer - assuming your computer has a DVD drive.
@TheTommyology Unless the camcorder records to miniDV tape, it will not have a firewire port. That means you can't record live to the computer, but you can still move the video from the camera using the SD card in the camera.
I love your video!!! Is it recorded in 1080i? Some of my friends recommended Game Capture HD for its high capturing quality. Have you heard it? Would like to know your opinions.
@TheDaniel500 No, you can't add special effects while capturing live video in Sony Movie Studio. If you want to do that, either use a web cam program that has special effects like vidblaster, or use a digital video mixer like NewTek Tricaster
@guerillabill yes it can. i tried it with my new camera with the sony video capture (there is a little camera icon next to the import media icon) software that came with it and it worked
Thank you for your tutorial. I use a Canon XH-A1 as a webcam to broadcast live content. I also record directly to a one hour tape at times. There are many times that it would be beneficial to be able to record directly to PC. Could you recommend a setup which would enable live webcam broadcast while recording directly to the PC? I currently use Sony Vegas Pro for editing and, when broadcasting, I use ManyCam. Thanks again!
@cookingwithanarchy You can connect to your computer via the firewire port on the camera, and record directly into Sony Vegas. If you plan to do a live webcam broadcast, use webcam software that can record your webcam while it streams to the web. I wouldn't try recording to Vegas while also using web cam software - your computer may not be able to handle the amount of live data transfer required for that.
Bill, first Id like to thank you for your vids. Theyre very helpful. Im a novice and want to start recording my church sevices so that I can burn a dvd of them for folks as well as post them to a YouTube channel. We have a Peavey sound/ mixing board for source. What camera features and software would you recommend for this task. Id especially like a camcorder that has a remote so that I can zoom in and out without having to stand up. We will also purchase a motorized pan and tilt unit. Thanks!
@bigapple2625 I would recommend using two cameras - one with a wide shot, and one with a close up. Then switch between cameras to create interest. Do not use ZOOM - unless you want to make people seasick during the production.
Use a video switcher to switch between the cameras, and send the output to a DVD recorder.
@videowmaker67 The camera you use has everything to do with whether you can connect it to your computer to record live video direct to the computer. With cameras that record to SDHC card, there is no video stream coming out of the camera that can be recorded. With cameras that record to tape and have firewire, there is usually a video stream that can be recorded. Webcams that connect via USB can be recorded using web cam or videoblog software.
@videowmaker67 If your camcorder has a firewire port, you can connect it to the firewire port on your computer, and record the video direct to the pc as well as to the tape in the camcorder. If your camcorder does not have a firewire port, it can't be recorded live to pc.
@DutchLoLVideos If the web cam software support firewire input, you can use a firewire equipped web cam with webcam software. Webcams such as the Microsoft LifeChat Studio HD can be used to record live video direct to the computer, using either the software Microsoft includes, or most web cam software.
Can you tell me why You use Vegas and not Final Cut? We are beginning to broadcast locally and are making a decision on which program to Rec live to and edit.
Thank you for any and every insight or opinion you have to offer.
@christlovemins I use Sony Vegas instead of Final Cut Pro because I edit on Windows and Vegas runs on Windows, Final Cut Pro runs on Macs. If I had a Mac, I'd probably use Final Cut Pro.
@TheMostdope17 The ONLY way to capture Live video with Sony Vegas is via a firewire connection. And in no instance can live video be captured from a camera that records to SD card.
Hello Sir. I'm planning to do live streaming of my church service can you advise me on how must i go about getting started and what do i really need to do to get this done. i have a mac and i was planning to use it as the main computer! but i'm lost where getting the right stuff so pleas if you can advise me . God bless !
@SuperSlick305 You can upload videos from Sony Movie Studio to YouTube, but you can't capture them live while playing on YouTube using a firewire or other cable.
You can download a video from YouTube and import into Sony Movie Sony if you download the video as avi, wmv, mp4.
@inixtv You can't capture two live video streams at once. But you can edit multiple video tracks (up to ten) once the video has been captured and stored on your computer.
@ZahidSkateboards No. Camcorders that record to SD do not send a live video stream out. The video is recorded to the memory card. After it is recorded, you can upload the video file from the memory card to the computer.
@MrYousse In Windows XP and Windows Vista, no special drivers are needed to capture video from the Canon HV20. Just connect a firewire cable between the camera and computer, and it will be ready to capture.
@gsogoz Connect the HV40 to your computer via the firewire cable. Not the USB cable. Turn the camera on, and if Windows recognizes the camera, Vegas will also see it. I've got a HV40 and it works well with MS10
I'd add that the Digital8 Sony Handycam I bought also has streaming USB feature, to be used in a webcam type function or if you're short on FW, you can use the USB to get the tape content it shoots digitally
Bill, I just downloaded a trial of Sony Vegas and I was wondering why it says this when I try to use my camera "Please make sure your camera is turned on and not being used by another application." When it is turned on and not being used by another application. I tried to use it in Windows Movie Maker and I get a very similar message.
Do you know what is wrong?
Also, are there any other programs that can record live feed from a camera into my computer?
@LukeExtraordinaire If you want to record live video to Sony Movie Studio or Windows Movie Maker, the camera must be connected via firewire. It will not work if you connect via USB.
How is it nowadays, could I just get a "cheap" older 720p camcorder (since budget is REALLY small and 720p is enough in my opinion) and connect that via USB (since Version changed and the new Version 10 of Sony Vegas is available) to my computer and record it for Youtube? Even though there are pretty handy pocket-camcorders, either their capturing quality is really bad and grainy, or they are way to expensive. So I thought this might be an option. What do you think, do you have any suggestion?
@dummerbube Cameras that connect via USB, usually connect as an external storage device and not a live feed device. So you can't capture direct to computer or Movie Studio. But you can still get excellent quality using a Kodak Zi8 camera (under $90 at Amazon), set in 720P mode. Shoot the video, then download to your computer via USB. Then import and edit in Movie Studio, then upload to YouTube. I use a Kodak Zi8 for many of the videos I've posted on YouTube.
@guerillabill Thanks a lot for the helpful information! Actually the Zi8 would be my choise (since it has nice hardware features like a mic in, remote controllable,...), but I hoped that I could find an old Camcorder for like 50$. Nevertheless, thanks again - and if you feel like it, I would be very pleased to get your opinion on the animations I created with vegas, since Vegas is not typically for animations but I still was able to do some stuff with it. If not, thanks a lot anyway.
@ImAChristian666 You can't record direct into Sony Movie Studio with USB. But you can copy the video from the USB and import into Movie Studio after it has been recorded.
Hello Mr. Myers, I could use your assistance. I want to run live camera footage into a interactive media and message software so I can configure the display that would run out of the computer via VGA and into a projector. The camera is a fairly old Sony handycam vision DCR-TRV900. It looks like both the camera and laptop have fire wire ports. would this setup you showed work for what I need, I don't have a fire wire cable yet to test for myself.
@Descydia The method of capturing live video through Vegas would not be suitable for what you propose.
You need either a digital video mixer (ie search ebay for 'panasonic digital video mixer'), and overlay the computer graphics on top of the video via the mixer. Or you need a genlock for your computer.
Im leon here. I would like to check with you, are the any ways for me to achieve following live filming using a camcorder.
What i need was, i have a camaraman performing live video shooting, at a same time without any cable (as there is a distance between 2 locations)at the other side in a room, my VIP is able to watch LIVE from what the cameraman is filming.
@leong8301 You can use a wireless video transmitter and receiver. Connect the transmitter to the video out on the camera, and connect the receiver to the video in on any TV monitor. This will transmit the video and audio from the camera to the monitor.
Find these wireless transmitters/receiver packages for around $50. Search google for 'wireless video transmitter x10'
@TheTGOTT To record live video in Sony Vegas, the cable must be firewire from the camera to firewire on the computer. In most cases, you don't want to record live video. Just record in the video camera and then upload to computer for editing.
hey Bill great stuff there!!i just wanna ask which kind of camcorder is best for recording live instruments,with micinput so i can use pro mics for better sound,and with fire wire so i can record and upload it on youtube easily and yet has to have good quality and yet not too expensive(im still young to buy expensive stuff)
@TheTGOTT I use a Canon HF S200 to record many of my videos. Has external microphone port and records to SDHC card. For camera that records to tape and has firewire, I use canon HV40.
@freejumptraining I personally prefer the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS. Much smaller package, shoots great photos, and 720p avi video. For 1/10 the price of the Canon 50D.
@shadow15555555555 All camcorders sold in the past 10 years that record to tape have firewire. Still available on some of the top rated camcorders on the market. Camcorders that record to SD card don't have firewire.
@gablaw888 You probably can't capture live video in your presentation manager. But you probably can import video clips captured or edited in other applications.
Can you recommend a good camcorder with firewire that's less than $400? I need this camera to be able to do two things. 1) be able to go live into a computer like a webcam for video conferencing and webinars 2) for recording short videos to be uploaded to the web such as a walk-through of a home or neighborhood.
I've hunted high and low and there are no new camcorders with firewire in/out! I would like to 'capture live' but the new breed of camcorders can't do it...
@pixonu Most new camcorders capture to a SD card. This makes capturing direct to computer impossible. But after recording to the SD card, you can quickly move the file to the computer. Takes just a few seconds to move even very large files.
@guerillabill Can you usually connect the computer to the camcorder whilst filming? (and transfer whilst filming) - I ideally need to review the footage on the computer to make sure the shot is perfect and don't want to waste time taking SD cards in and out
@pixonu You can only record direct to computer with cameras that have a firewire out connection. Most people who don't have a firewire out, use a preview monitor attached to the camera to get the shot and lighting right, before they shoot, and then they watch the preview monitor during the shot to keep it right.
I have a vivitar camera that will record video but not sound. Can I somehow take sound from a CD and add that to the video so I have a video with sound on YouTube? It's a song that I wrote. Thanks for your help.
@1coryrsleepy In Sony Movie Studio, you can add sound to video, by just dragging the audio clip onto an audio track below the video track. That audio can be music, narration, sound effects, etc.
well dont realy need fraps or anything xD you can also just do like he said and then aim the camera on ure screen might get bad footage but hey atleast u got it recorded xD [it's adviced to that in a dark room so it wont get over exposuerd to the light so u just recorded for nothing] darker room makes everything more balanced when recording somthing from a screen ;P
@guerillabill I have problems with connecting my camcorder, atm im connecting by using usb, but i also have a DV stick. Should i buy a DV kabel, do you think it will help?
It seems as i have installed drivers correct. Im trying to connect by Windows movie makers and so far, my computer can't find the camera. Even though it is installed under my hardware devices.
@realmuddiboy With a camcorder that records to tape, you need a firewire connection to record live video direct to computer. If the camera records to SD card, you won't be able to record live video to the computer, as the video is stored as a file, and not streamed to the USB cable.
Hi There. I'm working with a Canon Vixia. I connect the cabel from the camera to my USB but I cannot for the life of me get it to capture the way you're showing. I've tried both Windows Movie Maker and my actual software (Magix Edit Pro 15) and neither pick it up. Any ideas on why? Yous is the only video that even comes CLOSE to getting me on the right track.
Do you know how to convert video digital 8 tape to a PC or CD? My old Sony digital High 8 uses tape and I would like to convert it so I can save it to my PC and later put it on a CD!! The tape has great video I took of my dog who died in 2005!! Thanks.
@majorghn If the camcorder has a firewire port, you can use that to capture to your computer. If it doesn't have a firewire port, you'll need to connect the video/audio from the camcorder to another camcorder that does have a firewire port, and do pass through recording to your computer. Or just take the tape to Walgreens and have them put on DVD for you.
@ThePoshPetz This only works if both your camcorder and computer have firewire ports. If they do, connect the 4 pin end of the firewire cable to your camcorder, and the 6 pin end to your computer.
@CubeLuda Your camcorder is a 'low definition' camcorder. It can shoot in 'HQ' mode which is really only moderate quality SD video. The SP mode is lower quality SD video, which is achieved by reducing the bit rate. LQ mode is lowest quality video.
I have a question regarding FireWire. Would this work on any camcorder that has firewire? I have a Sony MiniDVD Handycam, which holds 1.4GB DVD discs. The question is, will it work with this camera? Or would it need to be the latest and greatest? I bought this back in 2004/5.
I also have another question if you don't mind... What is the rough ammount of HDD space this will use while recording? for eg: How much recording can I fit on a 500GB HDD?
Can you transfer video from the camera to the computer using a usb instead of firewire?
jkman10 4 days ago
@jkman10 Yes, after the video is recorded, you can transfer to computer and edit in Sony Movie Studio
guerillabill 4 days ago
How do you switch from camera to camera while recording? Do you have a mixer or a camera switcher?
joeman123456789duhhh 4 days ago
@joeman123456789duhhh If you need to record multiple cameras in a live production while switching, don't use Sony Movie Studio. It is a video editing program, not really designed for live video capture. For live video switching, consider a NewTek Tricaster.
guerillabill 4 days ago
Hi Bill, My Panasonic HDC-HS700 has a HDMI connection. How or can I use this connection for U-Streaming.
DMVAFFILIATED 3 weeks ago
ok, another question...what if I install a "FireWire ExpressCard" Adapter to my laptop, will that now be able to let met/support live video feed over the internet from my laptop from my mini-dv camcorder? I will be filming a 3-4hr. football game/sporting event
version2media 1 month ago
@version2media I would never recommend trying to do a live video capture of a 3-4 hr event via firewire to a laptop from a mini-dv camera.
guerillabill 1 month ago
@guerillabill so what would you recommend? :\ Im getting hired to film a football game this weekend, games are usually 3hrs, we got several other self owned sport media groups who film 3hr games 2 or 3 times a week? dont know the exact equipment they are using, saw once they just had a camcorder on tripod wired to laptop with a microphone and that was it? I'm trying to do the same basically? would it help if I sent you their website link/ustream channel? to see what I'd be doing
version2media 1 month ago
@version2media If you want to video a live football game, record it within the camera onto tape. Don't try to save live video to a laptop. Use a tripod, have plenty of batteries, use a zoom microphone, have extra tapes. Do a test run before you do it for money.
guerillabill 1 month ago
@guerillabill yes this game will be a test run, Yes, I will be recording onto tape, I'm not saving it to my laptop, I'm just saving it online to ustream since it lets you host it/save it on there, I wont save anything footage at all on my laptops memory. I have 2 backup batteries, tripod, and all the needed accessories...so just to ensure from my original question...by me installing that firewire expresscard to my laptop, I can use that to hook up firewire cable to do live streaming correct?
version2media 1 month ago
@version2media Live streaming to ustream requires a fast internet connection. Even with a very fast connection, the streamed video will be low resolution, with low frame rate. To get better video at ustream, you have to pay for a premium plan, have a extremely fast connection, and HD video source. And unless the internet connection is rock solid, expect the stream to drop several times during a 3 hour production. And no, a firewire express card on your laptop generally won't work well.
guerillabill 1 month ago
Thank you so much, greatly appreciate it :)
version2media 1 month ago
Oh, no, I'm not trying to use sony movie studio for anything at all, just trying to see if usb 2.0 firewire works to do live feed, connected to comp and using u stream
version2media 1 month ago
@version2media You can do live feed to ustream and other sites via USB if your camera has USB and your computer has USB. Firewire to USB usually doesn't work.
guerillabill 1 month ago
Though you don't recommend using that usb firewire,.would it work though? I would like to use that method this time then add an actual firewire port, I will also be using u stream for love feed
version2media 1 month ago
@version2media No, you can not capture live video via USB using Sony Movie Studio - even if the USB is a firewire converter.
guerillabill 1 month ago
what firewire do you have connected during this video? do you have a firewire port?
im looking to do live broadcasting and wanted to know if i bought a usb 2.0 to IEEE 1394, if that'll work? i will be using a laptop with wireless internet to film a sports game live, will it let me connect the camcorder to laptop using that usb 2.0 firewire? or will i need some other form of port?
any feed back greatly appreciated, i have a week to figure this out before the game
version2media 1 month ago
@version2media I would not recommend trying to do a live broadcast using a laptop and USB. And no, a USB 2.0 to firewire converter won't bring video from a USB video camera into Sony Vegas. You might want to check out vidblaster software.
guerillabill 1 month ago
how do i keep my camera from going on standby?
randamus08 1 month ago
@randamus08 If the video camera has a tape drive, open the tape door and it won't go into standby mode.
guerillabill 1 month ago
hi i have a sony dcr 150e will it work with a firewire cable
mosse232 1 month ago
@mosse232 According to the Sony web site, the DCR 150E camera does not have a firewire cable - so you would not be able to use it to capture video direct to computer. On that camera, it records compressed video to DVD disks. You can then capture the video from the DVD into your computer - assuming your computer has a DVD drive.
guerillabill 1 month ago
I'm looking to buy a camcorder, but I can't tell if the outlet for a firewire cable is there. What is it called?
TheTommyology 2 months ago
@TheTommyology Unless the camcorder records to miniDV tape, it will not have a firewire port. That means you can't record live to the computer, but you can still move the video from the camera using the SD card in the camera.
guerillabill 2 months ago
I love your video!!! Is it recorded in 1080i? Some of my friends recommended Game Capture HD for its high capturing quality. Have you heard it? Would like to know your opinions.
abcwang1990 2 months ago
@abcwang1990 I record most of my YouTube videos at 720-30P. For screencapture I use Camtasia Studio.
guerillabill 2 months ago
DOES IT WORK WITH ANY VIDEO CAMERAA??
Dovis05 2 months ago
@Dovis05 No, this only works with camcorders that have a firewire out port. This usually means just camcorders that record to miniDV tape.
guerillabill 2 months ago
Could you add a special effect so it gives you a live preview with you and the special effect
TheDaniel500 2 months ago
@TheDaniel500 No, you can't add special effects while capturing live video in Sony Movie Studio. If you want to do that, either use a web cam program that has special effects like vidblaster, or use a digital video mixer like NewTek Tricaster
guerillabill 2 months ago
I guess you would need USB 2.0 to go through usb
TheDaniel500 2 months ago
@TheDaniel500 Sony Vegas Movie Studio isn't able to capture live video through USB.
guerillabill 2 months ago
@guerillabill yes it can. i tried it with my new camera with the sony video capture (there is a little camera icon next to the import media icon) software that came with it and it worked
TheDaniel500 2 months ago
Nice video... quick and straight to the point. Nice work!
mnash3 2 months ago
i have JCV GR-d72U Camcorder, and i wanna connect it to my pc, but i do not have the fire wire port in my pc
what should i do ?
thanks
moroccansincaliforni 2 months ago
@moroccansincaliforni According to the JVC manual, the JCV GR-d72U has a firewire port. If it does, use that to connect to your computer.
guerillabill 2 months ago
Thank you for your tutorial. I use a Canon XH-A1 as a webcam to broadcast live content. I also record directly to a one hour tape at times. There are many times that it would be beneficial to be able to record directly to PC. Could you recommend a setup which would enable live webcam broadcast while recording directly to the PC? I currently use Sony Vegas Pro for editing and, when broadcasting, I use ManyCam. Thanks again!
cookingwithanarchy 2 months ago
@cookingwithanarchy You can connect to your computer via the firewire port on the camera, and record directly into Sony Vegas. If you plan to do a live webcam broadcast, use webcam software that can record your webcam while it streams to the web. I wouldn't try recording to Vegas while also using web cam software - your computer may not be able to handle the amount of live data transfer required for that.
guerillabill 2 months ago
A video inside of a video, inception
fopom1 2 months ago
Bill, first Id like to thank you for your vids. Theyre very helpful. Im a novice and want to start recording my church sevices so that I can burn a dvd of them for folks as well as post them to a YouTube channel. We have a Peavey sound/ mixing board for source. What camera features and software would you recommend for this task. Id especially like a camcorder that has a remote so that I can zoom in and out without having to stand up. We will also purchase a motorized pan and tilt unit. Thanks!
bigapple2625 2 months ago
@bigapple2625 I would recommend using two cameras - one with a wide shot, and one with a close up. Then switch between cameras to create interest. Do not use ZOOM - unless you want to make people seasick during the production.
Use a video switcher to switch between the cameras, and send the output to a DVD recorder.
guerillabill 2 months ago
to record live video
videowmaker67 2 months ago
@videowmaker67 The camera you use has everything to do with whether you can connect it to your computer to record live video direct to the computer. With cameras that record to SDHC card, there is no video stream coming out of the camera that can be recorded. With cameras that record to tape and have firewire, there is usually a video stream that can be recorded. Webcams that connect via USB can be recorded using web cam or videoblog software.
guerillabill 2 months ago
how to reord while the camerecorder connected to pc
videowmaker67 2 months ago
@videowmaker67 If your camcorder has a firewire port, you can connect it to the firewire port on your computer, and record the video direct to the pc as well as to the tape in the camcorder. If your camcorder does not have a firewire port, it can't be recorded live to pc.
guerillabill 2 months ago
could you it as a webcam too ?
Pls answer ;)
Rlly like to know
DutchLoLVideos 3 months ago
@DutchLoLVideos If the web cam software support firewire input, you can use a firewire equipped web cam with webcam software. Webcams such as the Microsoft LifeChat Studio HD can be used to record live video direct to the computer, using either the software Microsoft includes, or most web cam software.
guerillabill 2 months ago
Hey sir how are you? I appreciate the insight.
Can you tell me why You use Vegas and not Final Cut? We are beginning to broadcast locally and are making a decision on which program to Rec live to and edit.
Thank you for any and every insight or opinion you have to offer.
christlovemins 3 months ago
@christlovemins I use Sony Vegas instead of Final Cut Pro because I edit on Windows and Vegas runs on Windows, Final Cut Pro runs on Macs. If I had a Mac, I'd probably use Final Cut Pro.
guerillabill 3 months ago
So how do you record vid games from your webcam?
Beastboypro 3 months ago
How much is sony vegas???
codaddict25 3 months ago
@codaddict25 Currently, Sony Vegas Movie Studio 10, is under $50 at Amazon.
guerillabill 3 months ago
You are awesome! Thank you so much!=)
JohnyFrikinPineapple 3 months ago
You are awesome! Thank you so much!
JohnyFrikinPineapple 3 months ago
YOU ARE AWESOME!! Thank you so much!=)
JohnyFrikinPineapple 3 months ago
Can you capture a video but on the mini sd card? because i dont have the wire or anything and i want to upload a video.
TheMostdope17 4 months ago
@TheMostdope17 The ONLY way to capture Live video with Sony Vegas is via a firewire connection. And in no instance can live video be captured from a camera that records to SD card.
guerillabill 4 months ago
@tytyrg7878 Sorry, I don't use Windows Movie Maker, so don't know if it can do a live capture.
guerillabill 4 months ago
Hello Sir. I'm planning to do live streaming of my church service can you advise me on how must i go about getting started and what do i really need to do to get this done. i have a mac and i was planning to use it as the main computer! but i'm lost where getting the right stuff so pleas if you can advise me . God bless !
vibestouch1 4 months ago
@vibestouch1 The easiest way to stream video is to visit ustream tv and use the free ustream producer
guerillabill 4 months ago
can this send a video on youtube.com
SuperSlick305 4 months ago
@SuperSlick305 You can upload videos from Sony Movie Studio to YouTube, but you can't capture them live while playing on YouTube using a firewire or other cable.
You can download a video from YouTube and import into Sony Movie Sony if you download the video as avi, wmv, mp4.
guerillabill 4 months ago
@guerillabill kk thanks
SuperSlick305 4 months ago
Can we record more than 1 camcorders at the same time...?
inixtv 5 months ago
@inixtv You can't capture two live video streams at once. But you can edit multiple video tracks (up to ten) once the video has been captured and stored on your computer.
guerillabill 5 months ago 2
hey bill i have an hv30 and i wanted to take the accessory shoe mount cover off, how did you do it on your hv20?
ZahidSkateboards 5 months ago
@ZahidSkateboards On my HV20, it slid off.
guerillabill 5 months ago
can you do this with a camcorder that saves to SD
ZahidSkateboards 5 months ago
@ZahidSkateboards No. Camcorders that record to SD do not send a live video stream out. The video is recorded to the memory card. After it is recorded, you can upload the video file from the memory card to the computer.
guerillabill 5 months ago
merci moncieur pour les informations
MrYousse 5 months ago
Thanks for the tutorial Bill.
Warionexify 5 months ago
et le programme que tu as utilisé dans ce video
MrYousse 5 months ago
@MrYousse Sony Movie Studio Platinum
guerillabill 5 months ago
hello you have driver of canon hv 20
MrYousse 5 months ago
@MrYousse In Windows XP and Windows Vista, no special drivers are needed to capture video from the Canon HV20. Just connect a firewire cable between the camera and computer, and it will be ready to capture.
guerillabill 5 months ago
can we use it as a webcam ?
abhishek6561397 6 months ago
@abhishek6561397 You can't really use Sony Vegas Movie Studio as a web cam.
guerillabill 6 months ago
thanks this helped :D
123legomovies 6 months ago
@UberHackerJK It works with firewire. Not sure if it works any other way.
guerillabill 6 months ago
My Canon HV40 isn't reconised by Vegas MS 10. Tried the legacy driver fix, no dice. Any suggestions?
gsogoz 7 months ago
@gsogoz Connect the HV40 to your computer via the firewire cable. Not the USB cable. Turn the camera on, and if Windows recognizes the camera, Vegas will also see it. I've got a HV40 and it works well with MS10
guerillabill 7 months ago
@guerillabill I did connect via firewire. Windows recognizes it but Vegas doesn't.
gsogoz 7 months ago
@gsogoz To get Sony Movie Studio to recognize your HV40, do this:
From the Sony Movie Studio toolbar, choose 'options', 'preferences', 'video', and uncheck 'use external video capture application'.
guerillabill 7 months ago
@guerillabill Thanks Bill. I also discovered the little camcorder icon which needs to be clicked for capturing.
gsogoz 7 months ago
I'm known here as MetallicBill, Hi ya! haha
I'd add that the Digital8 Sony Handycam I bought also has streaming USB feature, to be used in a webcam type function or if you're short on FW, you can use the USB to get the tape content it shoots digitally
MetallicBill 7 months ago
ZOMG!!! I GOT THE SAME SPEAKERS AS UU!!! SERIOUS!!!.. mine are really old
icekiller29 8 months ago
Bill, I just downloaded a trial of Sony Vegas and I was wondering why it says this when I try to use my camera "Please make sure your camera is turned on and not being used by another application." When it is turned on and not being used by another application. I tried to use it in Windows Movie Maker and I get a very similar message.
Do you know what is wrong?
Also, are there any other programs that can record live feed from a camera into my computer?
Thanks
LukeExtraordinaire 9 months ago
@LukeExtraordinaire If you want to record live video to Sony Movie Studio or Windows Movie Maker, the camera must be connected via firewire. It will not work if you connect via USB.
guerillabill 9 months ago
you are mine and my teachers hero
jnonsel7 9 months ago
Thanks for this! I will give it a go today.
OpulenceOfKnowledge 10 months ago
How is it nowadays, could I just get a "cheap" older 720p camcorder (since budget is REALLY small and 720p is enough in my opinion) and connect that via USB (since Version changed and the new Version 10 of Sony Vegas is available) to my computer and record it for Youtube? Even though there are pretty handy pocket-camcorders, either their capturing quality is really bad and grainy, or they are way to expensive. So I thought this might be an option. What do you think, do you have any suggestion?
dummerbube 11 months ago
@dummerbube Cameras that connect via USB, usually connect as an external storage device and not a live feed device. So you can't capture direct to computer or Movie Studio. But you can still get excellent quality using a Kodak Zi8 camera (under $90 at Amazon), set in 720P mode. Shoot the video, then download to your computer via USB. Then import and edit in Movie Studio, then upload to YouTube. I use a Kodak Zi8 for many of the videos I've posted on YouTube.
guerillabill 11 months ago
@guerillabill Thanks a lot for the helpful information! Actually the Zi8 would be my choise (since it has nice hardware features like a mic in, remote controllable,...), but I hoped that I could find an old Camcorder for like 50$. Nevertheless, thanks again - and if you feel like it, I would be very pleased to get your opinion on the animations I created with vegas, since Vegas is not typically for animations but I still was able to do some stuff with it. If not, thanks a lot anyway.
dummerbube 11 months ago
can you just do this with usb? i only have a digital camera and it doenst have firewire out
ImAChristian666 1 year ago
@ImAChristian666 You can't record direct into Sony Movie Studio with USB. But you can copy the video from the USB and import into Movie Studio after it has been recorded.
guerillabill 1 year ago
Hello Mr. Myers, I could use your assistance. I want to run live camera footage into a interactive media and message software so I can configure the display that would run out of the computer via VGA and into a projector. The camera is a fairly old Sony handycam vision DCR-TRV900. It looks like both the camera and laptop have fire wire ports. would this setup you showed work for what I need, I don't have a fire wire cable yet to test for myself.
Descydia 1 year ago
@Descydia The method of capturing live video through Vegas would not be suitable for what you propose.
You need either a digital video mixer (ie search ebay for 'panasonic digital video mixer'), and overlay the computer graphics on top of the video via the mixer. Or you need a genlock for your computer.
guerillabill 1 year ago
Hi Mr Guerillabill,
Im leon here. I would like to check with you, are the any ways for me to achieve following live filming using a camcorder.
What i need was, i have a camaraman performing live video shooting, at a same time without any cable (as there is a distance between 2 locations)at the other side in a room, my VIP is able to watch LIVE from what the cameraman is filming.
Thanks for reading.
leong8301 1 year ago
@leong8301 You can use a wireless video transmitter and receiver. Connect the transmitter to the video out on the camera, and connect the receiver to the video in on any TV monitor. This will transmit the video and audio from the camera to the monitor.
Find these wireless transmitters/receiver packages for around $50. Search google for 'wireless video transmitter x10'
guerillabill 1 year ago
with the firewire cable one side is fire wire and what is the other side?usb? or can it be anything?i dont have a lot of knowledge about technology
TheTGOTT 1 year ago
@TheTGOTT To record live video in Sony Vegas, the cable must be firewire from the camera to firewire on the computer. In most cases, you don't want to record live video. Just record in the video camera and then upload to computer for editing.
guerillabill 1 year ago
hey Bill great stuff there!!i just wanna ask which kind of camcorder is best for recording live instruments,with micinput so i can use pro mics for better sound,and with fire wire so i can record and upload it on youtube easily and yet has to have good quality and yet not too expensive(im still young to buy expensive stuff)
TheTGOTT 1 year ago
@TheTGOTT I use a Canon HF S200 to record many of my videos. Has external microphone port and records to SDHC card. For camera that records to tape and has firewire, I use canon HV40.
guerillabill 1 year ago
You're the best Bill...
Thinking about buying a 50D CAnon, do you have tips on this?
freejumptraining 1 year ago
@freejumptraining I personally prefer the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS. Much smaller package, shoots great photos, and 720p avi video. For 1/10 the price of the Canon 50D.
guerillabill 1 year ago
hay if a make a video can u c it & help me out with this
MrDIEGO1017 1 year ago
lol, fire-wire, that hasn't been used in a while.
shadow15555555555 1 year ago
@shadow15555555555 All camcorders sold in the past 10 years that record to tape have firewire. Still available on some of the top rated camcorders on the market. Camcorders that record to SD card don't have firewire.
guerillabill 1 year ago 2
Can I use a usb cable instead of firewire cable ?
TheTransPark 1 year ago
@TheTransPark No. Sony Movie Studio can only capture live video via a firewire cable.
guerillabill 1 year ago
Hi there i have a question, can i combine this to my presentation manager? It is a software for church use. :D
gablaw888 1 year ago
@gablaw888 You probably can't capture live video in your presentation manager. But you probably can import video clips captured or edited in other applications.
guerillabill 1 year ago
Can you recommend a good camcorder with firewire that's less than $400? I need this camera to be able to do two things. 1) be able to go live into a computer like a webcam for video conferencing and webinars 2) for recording short videos to be uploaded to the web such as a walk-through of a home or neighborhood.
bconradsmith 1 year ago
@bconradsmith Search the internet. there are thousands
HappyFilmer 1 year ago
Great vid.
I've hunted high and low and there are no new camcorders with firewire in/out! I would like to 'capture live' but the new breed of camcorders can't do it...
any advice? :)
pixonu 1 year ago
@pixonu Most new camcorders capture to a SD card. This makes capturing direct to computer impossible. But after recording to the SD card, you can quickly move the file to the computer. Takes just a few seconds to move even very large files.
guerillabill 1 year ago
@guerillabill Can you usually connect the computer to the camcorder whilst filming? (and transfer whilst filming) - I ideally need to review the footage on the computer to make sure the shot is perfect and don't want to waste time taking SD cards in and out
Many thanks for your help :)
pixonu 1 year ago
@pixonu You can only record direct to computer with cameras that have a firewire out connection. Most people who don't have a firewire out, use a preview monitor attached to the camera to get the shot and lighting right, before they shoot, and then they watch the preview monitor during the shot to keep it right.
guerillabill 1 year ago
I have a vivitar camera that will record video but not sound. Can I somehow take sound from a CD and add that to the video so I have a video with sound on YouTube? It's a song that I wrote. Thanks for your help.
1coryrsleepy 1 year ago
@1coryrsleepy In Sony Movie Studio, you can add sound to video, by just dragging the audio clip onto an audio track below the video track. That audio can be music, narration, sound effects, etc.
guerillabill 1 year ago
well dont realy need fraps or anything xD you can also just do like he said and then aim the camera on ure screen might get bad footage but hey atleast u got it recorded xD [it's adviced to that in a dark room so it wont get over exposuerd to the light so u just recorded for nothing] darker room makes everything more balanced when recording somthing from a screen ;P
Dante112 1 year ago
will this help on video games i really wanna record a montage clip
rokey12 1 year ago
@rokey12 No, this only works when recording from a camcorder with firewire. To record video games, use Fraps
guerillabill 1 year ago
@guerillabill
mind being a lil smplier wat are fraps dont know much all i know is to get a controller in my hand can win lol ty for the help
rokey12 1 year ago
@rokey12 Fraps is software used to record computer game videos. Search google for 'Fraps' and you'll find it.
guerillabill 1 year ago
@guerillabill I have problems with connecting my camcorder, atm im connecting by using usb, but i also have a DV stick. Should i buy a DV kabel, do you think it will help?
It seems as i have installed drivers correct. Im trying to connect by Windows movie makers and so far, my computer can't find the camera. Even though it is installed under my hardware devices.
Is it a software problem?
realmuddiboy 1 year ago
@realmuddiboy With a camcorder that records to tape, you need a firewire connection to record live video direct to computer. If the camera records to SD card, you won't be able to record live video to the computer, as the video is stored as a file, and not streamed to the USB cable.
guerillabill 1 year ago
Hi There. I'm working with a Canon Vixia. I connect the cabel from the camera to my USB but I cannot for the life of me get it to capture the way you're showing. I've tried both Windows Movie Maker and my actual software (Magix Edit Pro 15) and neither pick it up. Any ideas on why? Yous is the only video that even comes CLOSE to getting me on the right track.
TravisTricky 1 year ago
@TravisTricky To record live video to your computer, you must use the firewire port on the camera, not the USB port.
guerillabill 1 year ago
What resolution does the Vegas capture the video file at
aloykatos 1 year ago
@aloykatos Full uncompressed avi
guerillabill 1 year ago
Thanks for the info. I'll pursue it.
kntrounds 1 year ago
Hi guerillabill...Can I use my Flip camera to show things live in my home ec lab on TV or via laptop & projector?
kntrounds 1 year ago
@kntrounds No, you can only connect live to Vegas with firewire equipped cameras.
But you could use your flip with web cam software to show live video.
guerillabill 1 year ago
@knightdrummer94 You need a 4 pin to 4 pin firewire cable for your laptop. Find them on eBay for $3.00
guerillabill 1 year ago
@guerillabill Dude, you're awesome. Thank you so much!
knightdrummer94 1 year ago
Is it also possible for HDD camcorders?
JulianProductionz 1 year ago
@JulianProductionz This is only possible with camcorders that have firewire out port.
guerillabill 1 year ago
@guerillabill Damn, thanks for the comment anyway!
JulianProductionz 1 year ago
@guerillabill :( thanks for the fast response anyway!
JulianProductionz 1 year ago
What kind of firewire cable do I need to connect my Sony Handycam to my Laptop pc that only has a 1394 port and not an actual fire wire port???
xocaitlin88ox 1 year ago
@xocaitlin88ox You're in luck. A 1394 port is the same as a firewire port. You probably need a 4 pin to 4 pin firewire cable
guerillabill 1 year ago
what settings did you use to export this?
NickandCharlieShorts 1 year ago
@NickandCharlieShorts The camera needs to have a firewire connection to the computer, and needs to be in record mode. No other settings necessary.
guerillabill 1 year ago
thank you!!!
mogurface 1 year ago
if you use a viseo camera in live does the computer mistakes it with a webcam?
i also connect the camera using the tv tunner, it has an AV input.
Echofromsomewere1 1 year ago
@Echofromsomewere1 Sony Movie Studio can only capture live video via firewire, not TV tuner, not AV input.
guerillabill 1 year ago
Does it have to be a Firewire? or can i use the USB feature of my video cam? thanks.. i have a JVC Everio... thanks !
karlajihil 1 year ago
@karlajihil To record live video to sony vegas movie studio, you have to use a firewire connection
guerillabill 1 year ago
@guerillabill aw! that sucks! ill just buy a pc camera instead. great video! hepls alot man!
karlajihil 1 year ago
Do you know how to convert video digital 8 tape to a PC or CD? My old Sony digital High 8 uses tape and I would like to convert it so I can save it to my PC and later put it on a CD!! The tape has great video I took of my dog who died in 2005!! Thanks.
majorghn 1 year ago
@majorghn If the camcorder has a firewire port, you can use that to capture to your computer. If it doesn't have a firewire port, you'll need to connect the video/audio from the camcorder to another camcorder that does have a firewire port, and do pass through recording to your computer. Or just take the tape to Walgreens and have them put on DVD for you.
guerillabill 1 year ago
@ThePoshPetz This only works if both your camcorder and computer have firewire ports. If they do, connect the 4 pin end of the firewire cable to your camcorder, and the 6 pin end to your computer.
guerillabill 1 year ago
same camera!!
ONEyeMarco 1 year ago
ok, thanks Bill
cathplyr 1 year ago
whats dubbing?
xxImBossxx 2 years ago
@CubeLuda Your camcorder is a 'low definition' camcorder. It can shoot in 'HQ' mode which is really only moderate quality SD video. The SP mode is lower quality SD video, which is achieved by reducing the bit rate. LQ mode is lowest quality video.
OK for home movies.
guerillabill 2 years ago
can u tell me how to record live to the internet via my web cam?
danny11712 2 years ago
@danny11712 Yes - use ustream . tv
guerillabill 2 years ago
THANKS SO MUCH!
danny11712 2 years ago
do i need firewire or can this be done with a usb also?
pquraishi 2 years ago
With Sony Vegas and Movie Studio, this can only be done using firewire. It won't work using USB connection
guerillabill 2 years ago
@guerillabill
Hi friend,
I have a question regarding FireWire. Would this work on any camcorder that has firewire? I have a Sony MiniDVD Handycam, which holds 1.4GB DVD discs. The question is, will it work with this camera? Or would it need to be the latest and greatest? I bought this back in 2004/5.
I also have another question if you don't mind... What is the rough ammount of HDD space this will use while recording? for eg: How much recording can I fit on a 500GB HDD?
Regards.
CubeLuda 2 years ago
@CubeLuda This will work with most camcorders that have firewire.
You can expect captured video to take about 30 Gig of space per hour of captured video.
guerillabill 2 years ago
@guerillabill
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! :D
That is insanely... Is there anyway to sort off... "compress" the file as it records or a way to do it after its done?
CubeLuda 2 years ago
30 Gig an hour is not bad. Wait until you capture and render HD video - then you can get up to 100 gig per hour of video.
Disk space is cheap though - so don't compress until final render.
guerillabill 2 years ago
@guerillabill
Well, I don't have a HD camcorder. It's a miniDVD one, it can hold 60 minutes on a 1.4GB disc.
Thats why I was so amazed...
I also wanted to use it as a CCTV. But I can't seen as 30GB's an hour... I may be gone for days. :(
CubeLuda 2 years ago
Your DVD camcorder compresses the video to mpeg2 while recording. The compression removes about 70% of the video quality.
OK for home movies, not OK for videos you plan to sell
guerillabill 2 years ago
isnt thier a way soo i can record what im doing on my laptop without putting the camera in a position to record
?
legoman4551 2 years ago
If you want to record computer screen activity, you'll get better results using a computer screen recording program. I use Camtasia for that.
guerillabill 2 years ago