DV Camera editing on PC

[midzt]

I just got a new DV video camcorder and I was wondering how I can edit them on my PC? I know I need some software, but do I need a video capture card or is there some better way to do this?

[da_ging]

nope you shouldnt need a capture card assuming it has a firewire output which it should have all you need is to have a firewire port, then all you need is some video software which there is plenty of but i know little about

[luap.h]

You could try something like Pinnacle, or Adobe Premiere if you're feeling super rich

[midzt]

Hmmm. Are there any decent editors for under 100 pounds?

[luap.h]

here is Pinnacle Studio 9 for under £40
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...262772-6921424

and again, but this time with a firewire card and cable for under £60
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...262772-6921424

hope this helps - you could always use Windows Movie Maker, which is part of XP, so is kinda "free"

There's also a 30 day free trial of the software at the Pinnacle website

[midzt]

Thanks. I'll look into it, I'm going to Hong Kong soon so I might get it from there.