Using Kino to import raw video from mini DV camcorder

I talk about how to use the program Kino to import raw video from a camcorder via firewire connection to a pc. Initially I had problems with the Sony handycam mini DV camcorder when using Kino as it wouldnt detect the camcorder but I found a workaround which I demonstrate. This procedure may help others who cant get their camcorders to work with Kino.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Kino
• Ubuntu
• Jaunty
• 9.04
• Video
• importing
• Firewire
• Sony
• Handycam
• Mini
• DV

[Flashkidgotsuspended]

Another easy fix is to go to Synaptic and add a package called "Ubuntu Studio Controls" (probably no space and lowercase in the search). It will install and then you go to System>Administration>Ubuntu Studio Controls

Next, check the box that states "Enable Raw1394 Access".

That should solve your problem!

FK

[ubuntuhal]

@Flashkidgotsuspended Doesnt work for me. Only way I can get my camcorder to work in kino is to go into the terminal and type in "gksudo kino" works fine then.

[vaasnaad]

Add the group "disk" to your own user account and that'll take care of it. I went from Fiesty to Intrepid and thought I was going insane when Kino just refused to see the camera as anything but root on the same system that had it working earlier that day. Beats going in as root.

[ubuntuhal]

Thanks for the info, its appreciated. I've tried pretty much everything to get my cam to work and nothing works on a permanent basis, once I reboot its back to the same error message. I've tried adding to the disk option as you suggested and still no joy. I'll either have to put up with running Kino via root or just use windows movie maker instead.

[ubuntuhal]

Thanks for your video response Arthur, its appreciated, unfortunately it didnt work out for me, I still get the message at the bottom of Kino " WARNING: raw1394 kernel module not loaded or failure to read/write/dev/" Once I run gksudo kino from the terminal there is no error message and everything works so its obviously a permissions issue.

[accuratelifestyle]

Part 4

I forgot to mention some important things to install:

dvgrab, libraw1394, & libavc1394.

Then to check if cam is operational: dvgrab -i which is interactive mode

Mine looks like this:

Found AV/C device with GUID 0x0800460104570766

Going interactive. Press '?' for help.

"Winding stopped" 00:09:54:12 "" sec

Cheers. I may do a video for all ive learned.

[accuratelifestyle]

Part 3

then you will need to have writing permission to the raw1394 file, do this by setting its group to video:

in the terminal:

sudo gedit /lib/udev/rules.d/50-udev-defa­ult.rules

and in the #firewire section add the following line at the end:

KERNEL=="raw1394", GROUP="video"

Then add yourself to that group:

sudo usermod -G video -a YourNameGoesHere;

Then Reboot and your camcorder should be recognised by kdenlive or Kino and ready for capture.

Part 4 coming

[accuratelifestyle]

Part 2

To add the firewire modules for load on startup fast all in 1 line!!!

sudo chmod 777 /etc/modules; sudo echo "raw1394" >> /etc/modules; sudo echo "dv1394" >> /etc/modules; sudo echo "video1394" >> /etc/modules; sudo chmod 644 /etc/modules;

Part 3 next

[accuratelifestyle]

How to get Firewire Working Forever!!

Part 1, part 2+ follows

The raw1394 (firewire) module doesn't load at startup or when you plug the camcorder: So type in the terminal the command below and you'll see why:

sudo gedit /etc/modules

you'll be asked for your password, in the document that opens add at the end the three following lines.

raw1394

dv1394

video1394

this will ensure that the module is loaded on startup.

Part 2 after this

[ibanezbob]

Have you tried terminal: sudo chmod 777 /dev/raw1394

[kiernanholland]

actually gksudo kino is better

[kiernanholland]

sudo kino

[priscillaunderwood]

Your videos have been a lifesaver for me. I had a deadline to post a video and never would have made it without your visual tutorials.

I wonder if this command would help with your import: sudo chmod 777 /dev/raw1394 ? I haven't tried it yet, because your method worked fine for me, but I came across the command on another website when I was looking for help.

Best wishes and many thanks for your great work.

[Flashkidgotsuspended]

Ah well, I tried! Have a good one :)

FK