how about a straight answer(no merits of youtube or T-shirt adv.) I am interested in the Flip Video. With just me, my computer(windows XP), my internet provider and the software that comes with camera can I download the video? Can I burn DVDs? Can I e-mail them to friends? Will there be unwanted ads (all are unwanted) tacked on? Please just Please just answer relative to the abilities of this camera and its inluded software, not how you like Youtube or who buys T-shirts with beer ads. how about a straight answer(no merits of youtube or T-shirt adv.) I am interested in the Flip Video. With just me, my computer(windows XP), my internet provider and the software that comes with... » Read More how about a straight answer(no merits of youtube or T-shirt adv.) I am interested in the Flip Video. With just me, my computer(windows XP), my internet provider and the software that comes with camera can I download the video? Can I burn DVDs? Can I e-mail them to friends? Will there be unwanted ads (all are unwanted) tacked on? Please just Please just answer relative to the abilities of this camera and its inluded software, not how you like Youtube or who buys T-shirts with beer ads. « Show Less
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You can download the video after you convert the mpeg files into another format. I don't believe it automatically saves it as AVI. I've tried making a CD with it before, but the quality of the video is a little grainy on a regular sized tv set. They might have improved this with the new HD flip video. I cannot say. My flip video just broke after 3 years so I'm thinking of upgrading and getting the new one. Overall, this camera is pretty good and last long if your sole purpose is conveniance and quick videos. If you are looking to do anything fancy, then maybe not.
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I have Windows XP and half speed DSL because we're in a rural area. With just the Flip software, I can download video to my computer, save it reduced for emailing as an attachment later on my desktop, burn them to dvd, edit them, use the six different Flip programs for making a movie with their effects or use the saved unreduced version on my computer for Windows Moviemaker. I haven't upgraded to the new Flip program because I like the original one, but that's the only unwanted thing that pops up for me each time I plug it in to the computer. I always click on "remind me later" so that I can stay with the original program. I have Windows XP and half speed DSL because we're in a rural area. With just the Flip software, I can download video to my computer, save it reduced for emailing as an attachment later on my desktop, burn them to dvd, edit them, use the six different Flip programs for making a movie with their effects or use the saved unreduced version on my computer for Windows Moviemaker. I haven't upgraded to the new Flip program because I like the original one, but that's the only unwanted thing that pops up for me each time I plug it in to the computer. I always click on "remind me later" so... » Read More I have Windows XP and half speed DSL because we're in a rural area. With just the Flip software, I can download video to my computer, save it reduced for emailing as an attachment later on my desktop, burn them to dvd, edit them, use the six different Flip programs for making a movie with their effects or use the saved unreduced version on my computer for Windows Moviemaker. I haven't upgraded to the new Flip program because I like the original one, but that's the only unwanted thing that pops up for me each time I plug it in to the computer. I always click on "remind me later" so that I can stay with the original program. « Show Less
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Yes the video file generated by the Flip camera can be uploaded to You Tube. You Tube accepts the vast majority of video file formats.
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It's not used for that purpose. All you need to do is google for an application that will allow downloading of youtube videos to your computer.
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So t17, do you have any advice about how to reasonably & inexpensively get digital videos made on a Flip onto DVD's? LUV LUV LUV the convenience of the Flip, but I was suprised that I can't just burn my videos to a DVD. Called Ritz Camera (at Flip's suggestion since they are 'authorized to create DVD's from the Flip'), and was shocked that I would need to give them the Flip for 10 days plus $29 for the first DVD and $15 for each subsequent copy. Yikes!! So to give my family (some of whom are elderly and don't have web access) 7 DVD copies of the cool little 18 minute movie I edited together from our July 4th party, I would have to spend $120! There's got to be a better way. Any suggestions?
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It depends on the software. I found that Adobe Premiere could directly import the Flip MP4 format while Corel's VideoStudio could not. I had to convert it first using QuickMediaConverter, but there are many freeware converters available.
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Just plug it into your computer and download the software that comes with it. This is the biggest downside I've found with the bloggie. You have to use their software to send clips to family and friends. I wasn't crazy about their software program. I did manage to copy and paste the clips to another program after downloading to the bloggie software and sent out videos that way. It was just another step and made the process longer.
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There is a manual and it comes with a cord that u hook to computer for downloading. Really easy! As for DVD I don't think that would be a problem. That would be a function your computer would have to have. Great camera!
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I would say if you can get the video off U tube onto your hard drive you can manipulate it any way you wish. But I think this program doesn't help you get video from unwilling sources.
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Found the problem, it's a url, even though it doesn't have a referrer in it, which according to the policy THEY directed me to says is what not to do. False advertising and inaccurate policy enforcement (or description) all from one company. So to get to the link I was trying to send you to, which is a great beginner's guide to this stuff, google (without the quotes) "video format guide sp/asp" and go to the first link
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You would have to convert the video to an appropriate format to be written to a standard DVD. They won't "play" if simply burned to a DVD. There are many freeware applications out there that should be able to do this.
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yeah, depending on which one you get they have either sd card or micro sd card which you can remove at any time to transfer videos to the computer just like any other video. owners manual should be on the website that is selling it as a pdf. owners manual really isn't as helpful as it could be. i only used it to figure out what the buttons do, but just fooled around with it until i got it set up. overall decent unit.
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If you have Windows 7, the Windows Media Player should play them. If you have an older version of Windows, you'll probably need to convert them, or you can upload them to YouTube (can leave them set to Private or Unlisted if you don't want the world to see them) and let YouTube convert them for you (though I've found that it doesn't do a perfect job of rendering them for you, they seem to be a little choppier when uploaded straight from AVCHD format vs. rendering them to .wmv first).To convert/render them yourself, a good program is Sony's Vegas Studio HD. About $90, but at that it's a lot cheaper than something like Adobe Premier and it does a good job of handling HD video. If you have Windows 7, the Windows Media Player should play them. If you have an older version of Windows, you'll probably need to convert them, or you can upload them to YouTube (can leave them set to Private or Unlisted if you don't want the world to see them) and let YouTube convert them for you (though I've found that it doesn't do a perfect job of rendering them for you, they seem to be a little choppier when uploaded straight from AVCHD format vs. rendering them to .wmv first).To convert/render them yourself, a good program is Sony's Vegas Studio HD. About $90, but at that... » Read More If you have Windows 7, the Windows Media Player should play them. If you have an older version of Windows, you'll probably need to convert them, or you can upload them to YouTube (can leave them set to Private or Unlisted if you don't want the world to see them) and let YouTube convert them for you (though I've found that it doesn't do a perfect job of rendering them for you, they seem to be a little choppier when uploaded straight from AVCHD format vs. rendering them to .wmv first).To convert/render them yourself, a good program is Sony's Vegas Studio HD. About $90, but at that it's a lot cheaper than something like Adobe Premier and it does a good job of handling HD video. « Show Less
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I just read that the .MOD extension of the JVC can be changed to .MPG for recognition by Windows Media Player and should work with other software since it is a standard format. (You can do this by copying the file onto your PC, right clicking and renaming. With this extension you should be able to burn to a DVD. I am interested in purchasing this camcorder but will NOT do so if I have to purchase extra software. If someone tries this, please let me know if you are successful. JVC appears to receive much better reviews than Sony other than the burning issues. The article I read can be found at http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2006-12-06-camcorder-hard-drives_x.htm. I just read that the .MOD extension of the JVC can be changed to .MPG for recognition by Windows Media Player and should work with other software since it is a standard format. (You can do this by copying the file onto your PC, right clicking and renaming. With this extension you should be able to burn to a DVD. I am interested in purchasing this camcorder but will NOT do so if I have to purchase extra software. If someone tries this, please let me know if you are successful. JVC appears to receive much better reviews than Sony other than the burning issues. The article I read can be found... » Read More I just read that the .MOD extension of the JVC can be changed to .MPG for recognition by Windows Media Player and should work with other software since it is a standard format. (You can do this by copying the file onto your PC, right clicking and renaming. With this extension you should be able to burn to a DVD. I am interested in purchasing this camcorder but will NOT do so if I have to purchase extra software. If someone tries this, please let me know if you are successful. JVC appears to receive much better reviews than Sony other than the burning issues. The article I read can be found at http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2006-12-06-camcorder-hard-drives_x.htm. « Show Less
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Good Morning Thomas! I was so happy to read your post on Amazon. I just purchased a 1 Gig XD Fujifilm card. I have precious Christmas video on the card and can't get it off. Now, I understand that I'm not alone. Did you ever find a way to transfer your video to your pc - or burn it to a disk? I'm leary of "erasing" the video until I'm sure that I can't retrieve it. Thanks so much and Happy New Year!Lauri
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It can. You can use its software to record videos, or you can go to YouTube (if YouTube is the goal) and use their on-line flash software to record. HOWEVER. When using the software that comes with the cam, you'll note that if you convert it to any format other than the ONE format it churns out, WMV, you will end up with video and audio out of sync. Not only that but upload it to YouTube, which converts it to FLV, and the same thing happens. Wow. This is a huge oversight by both Microsoft and YouTube if you ask me. And using the quick capture feature on YoUTube isn't foolproof either. Sometimes the audio gets out of sync there, too--sometimes it's okay. I'm pretty annoyed, frankly. I was going to return it, but the Logitech cam I bought to replace it didn't seem to work well either, maybe worse, so I returned it and kept this one and have a problematic time using the quick capture feature. If anyone else figures out a workaround or a better product, let us know. I tried using virtualdub and other programs to get the audio to sync, but I can't figure out how to use them properly. So frustrating.
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Toast only copies non copyright videos onto computer. You cannot recreate from copied videos.
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I can understand your family's concern but I am an avid YOUTUBER with 29 videos on weightloss advice and I have many friends in my circle. There is nothing wrong with using YOUTUBE to send videos and you can always set your YOUTUBE site to PRIVATE so no one but your friends and family see your videos. I would be concerned with sending dvd's in the mail where they can get lost. I am planning to purchase this camera in the future because of the excellent quality of the videos. Not bad for the price.