I want to use a dvd camcorder, then edit out some sections, maybe insert some text graphics, and make a menu so people can choose to skip to one section or another. Thanks. Also, any recommendations for good camcorders would help, too.
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ok firstly i have done a lot of this kind of stuff so as far as cameras go. My recomendation would be either sony or connon. sony usualy are not quite as expensive and have a few more cool electronic features. Cannon however have better lenses and the more expensive ones have three CCDS, i beleive sony has this now too. What camera u need is very much dependant on what you want to do with it, but if you only an amature looking to have a bit of fun i would recomend the sony, especialy if you are on a budget.\n\nNow as for the programs to edit with. well adobe premier is very good but also quite hard to learn. Pinncle Studio is very good and is pretty easry to get to know. it has good tutorials with it. for DVD authoring Ulead DVD studio is one of the best i have used. So just get one the u like the look of and ge familiar with it, in the end they almst all do the same thing, they just do it in different ways\nhope this helped
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20+ years selling software retail.\n\nI liked this PC Magazine article, which reviews the best programs for video editing.\nhttp://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,1874,4835,00.asp\n\nMY top choices.\n\n1.  Adobe Premiere Pro 2.   If you have the money theres only one choice.  Money buys the best.   \n\nPC World, March 2006\n  Premiere Pro 2.0 is the most scalable, efficient, and precise video-editing software available." \n\n2.  Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite.  The Poor Man's Cadillac.    The affordable choice which will run circles around anything thats not Adobe.
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Why? They beat VHS hands down! I don't know what you're saying about them skipping; I take care of my DVD's and don't have that problem. Try to fast-forward or rewind that fast with a VHS tape, no dice; and fast-forward, rewind, or pause a DVD, and look ma, no lines! Plus there's the convenience of (with most DVD's) having a nice menu to choose from, and many more special features than you could ever fit on a VHS tape. Add to that never having to rewind a DVD when you're done, and the fact that every time you view/rewind a VHS tape the quality goes down, unlike DVD, and you truly have a remarkable thing.\n\nI have the problem you mentioned of having to sit through previews, but only for one movie, one that I think came from somewhere like Pizza Hut, or something. But you'd expect that one to be cheaply done; It was called Trial and Error, and it sucked anyway! Except for that one DVD, I never have the problem, however, and I have at least 400 DVD's in my collection, counting various box sets. If fast-forwarding doesn't work, try the forward skip button; if the previews are before you get to the DVD menu then you can also try hitting the Menu button on your remote.\n\nThat's all I can think of!\n\nEDIT: Someguy 29 brought up an interesting thought... what if it's your DVD player that's causing the trouble? What brand and model did you get? Was it a cheap player, or is it a good one, but you've had it for a LONG time? Have you taken care of your player? Have you maybe tried cleaning it w/one of those disc player cleaners? You might want to look into that before you try it, if you haven't; I'm not sure if DVD players are too sensitive to try to clean. \n\nSeveral years ago, I had a Panasonic DVD player that I believe I spent $200 on and it started messing up, not playing DVD's right, sometimes they would totally hang up and I even had a fight w/the player trying to get the disc out. Then I asked my Dad to check for me, because he has a subscription to Consumer Reports, online to find the cheapest DVD player of what they recommended was best. By using that, I got my current DVD player: a Toshiba 2900. \n\nI have had no problem whatsoever with it, except one that is a problem with some player brands: Some DVD's you try to play it gives a message, saying error, and "ROM_WRITE_START." This, according to a friend of mine, means the player thinks the DVD disc is an upgrade and is trying unsuccessfully to install it. But this is only a minor problem; this is only for ONE of my over 400-DVD collection (the anime film Perfect Blue), all others work perfectly fine. The film will work perfectly in my computer, and I may even be able to contact the Toshiba company and see if they have a solution.\n\nIf you find out it's a bad idea to clean your player, or you clean it and that doesn't work, then I'd suggest one of two things: 1) If you don't have it, try to contact a friend who's subscribed to Consumer Reports and see which DVD player they recommend that's the cheapest, or 2) Just get what I did, a Toshiba 2900. But it may be outmoded by now, I have no idea. Good luck!
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It may or may not be possible depending on the method you use.\n\nIt is possible to duplicate the VCD using a CD wrting program but i don't think you can edit.\n\nIf you had the video file you could just re-author the VCD and the menus.
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I use Ulead Video Studio it is pretty user friendly so It is easy to use.  It comes with some effects and is fairly cheap. It even comes with catchy music to add to your movies.
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You may already have the software to make a VCD (video CD) if your burner came with Nero or EZCD Creator.\n\nWhat you have to do is to have the DVD re-encoded to VCD format. Once burnt, it will then play more like a VHS tape since you will lose many of the DVD features.\n\nAt VideoHelp.com (1) you will find links to tutorials that will teach you the different steps using multiple programs.\n\nSuperDVD Ripper might be simpler (2) It looks like one bit of software does it all. Here's what their Website says:\n" Super DVD Ripper software can also  copy DVD to VCD or SVCD, so to backup dvd movie to cdr discs thus no DVD burner is required,  direct burning to CD which can be played in your DVD player! Super DVD Ripper is a good dvd copy software to backup DVD."\n\nThey have a free trial download to get you started.
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You could author your own DVD using these video files.  If they're AVI, DivX or Xvid I recommend you use AVI2Dvd.  \n\nNero is also pretty good at encoding mpg files to VCD format that'll play on most DVD players.  Just choose Other CD Formats and then Video CD in the Nero wizard.\n\nIf you need a good video converter, try SUPER.  It can convert between any video format.
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do you want to make a movie with a slideshow and music? i have many software to make that..if so.. just send thru my email...tq..
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I feel there are two great freeware options for creating photo slide shows with music.\n\nMicrosoft Photo Story 3 \nFree download for "genuine" Win XP. I know it's MS, but it is a great program for making picture slide show (I don't think it can handle video clips). It is incredibly easy to use, has nice features like being able to add background music and record narration and title clips. It has output settings for NTSC DVD, but appears to only output wmv file format.\n\nSlideshow Movie Maker \nAnother free tool. Not quite as user-friend as PS3, but much more customizable for transitions, allows for importing AVI video clips, and exports as AVI video.\n\nI have used both with good results, but I tend to go to Photo Story 3 if I am a hurry and just want to get it done and if I will be using any background narration.\n\nLinks for the programs below.
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If you wish to play it in a DVD player...first, you need a newer player. Second, you need a program that will burn something like that. If you buy a video on iTunes...ur out of luck. But if you get something off of Limewire, then a video editor will work. I recommend Adobe Premiere Elements, but I do video editing.
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use Xilisoft DVD Ripper 4, its cheap, it can edit DVD video, change the format like DVD to VCD and much more. I have it and I'm using in it. Its a low cost program.\n\nHope it helps you too.\n\nBye.
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You need video editing software, try Movie Maker (if you're using XP).
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Pinniacle Studio 8 \nit is 99.99 but there is a place where u get the code for free i think e-mail me at austin_penguin@yahoo.com but u still the cd\n\nit is really easy to use but u need a firewire cord and a camcorder that has a DV area (i think) \n\ni have it and u can change different types of frames and speed or slow down\n\ni've heard that Windows Movie Maker has a lot of problems for beginning users
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Before you make your movie... decide what it is going to be about.. and how it is going to be made..\n\nif other people are going to be in your movie.. you will need a signed release from them giving you permission to use the video of them.. or from their parents if they are not 18 yet..\n\nMake up a story-board with the scenes layed out so you can get organized for sets... you can draw crude pictures <stick figures are good> for major scenes... this will help you determine how people will be dressed, etc....\n\n design your script.. if you need it.. after all the planning is done.. go out and record your video.... hopefully on a digital camcorder so you can easily get it onto your computer...\n\nthen.. capture your video onto your computer...\n\nafter you get your video into the computer.. you will want to edit it.. cut out some of the mistakes... re-arrange some of the scenes... maybe add some background music.. or add titles <or maybe sub-titles>... what you can do.. and how big the movie can be depends  upon your software and your computer.\n\nI like Pinnacle software.. it is very powerful video editing software.. also a bit expensive.. but I won it so it was free for me... you can also use Windows Movie Maker.. or if that is not good enough.. try Serif's Movie program.. it costs a lot less and is ok... there are many many programs to capture your video from your camera into the computer.....\n\nwhen you have the movie the way you want it.. you publish it to DVD by burning the DVD.. as a video DVD.. not data\n\nI would also suggest that you burn a data dvd so that you can come back later and make modifications from the original data.. a good backup practice makes it nice if your hard-drive gets messed up!! hehe
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I use Nero 7 Ultimate Edition. It works great, you just drag and drop the AVI into the CD Project. You can even create custom DVD menus and chapter stops.
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Try using Microsoft Movie Maker that comes with Windows XP. Inserting the DVD into your drive, you'll go into the program, and click import video and choose the destination. The program will read and archive the file into segments which you can move, edit, add text, and so on. After you're finished editing, save the file as an MPEG and upload it to the website. Work with the program. It's user friendly, free, and turns out well. For example, check out the video section on my website. All done with Microsoft Movie Maker. While you're there, visit my sponsors and check out the cool stuff I have for sale.
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im not good at doing them but i do make some, you just look for windows movie maker, and then save some pics or, vids, on it addd music and save \nhttp://www.youtube.com/my_videos\nthese are mine if you want to cheak them out, all about fruits basket though...