Editing Software and Conversion to MPEG 4: Does anyone have a good software editing program that will rip the video off the camcorder, edit it, and then convert it to MPEG 4 so that it can be imported into the Ipod?
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Try looking into Cyberlink PowerDirector (my favorite) or Corel VideoStudio X2 Pro.
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I would also like more information on encoding to .mp4 I have tried SUPER encoder to convert .avi to .mp4 and the device keeps saying it is an incompatible type. I know MPEG-4 is what it needs, however. Is it a problem in the resolution? Thanks for any help.
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I have a MacBook Pro and just connect my Handycam to my Mac via the included USB cable. iMovie pops up and imports the clips just fine, with one annoying inconvenience: it imports each clip about 3 times and I have to delete the duplicates. I am running the Leopard OS and maybe that's the difference. However, very displeased with the short recording time, and the horrible video quality. My daughter's still camera takes MUCH sharper movies. What's the deal?
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I've been wondering the same thing. When i try to import videos from the camera to windows movie maker it says they are in the wrong format.
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When I owned the camera you had to do to many file conversions to get editing software to open it. It was a headache. It might be easier now I'm not sure. I went from video to audio.
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I had the same problem. You need to convert the file. There are many softwares that will do this for you. I use Moavai which I bought online for about $30. It also has an editor in it, or you can edit your converted files with Windows Movie Maker. good luck.
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I've tried to upload it to my Mac and it does not recognize the camcorder at all!! It is so frustrating! anyone know what I am doing wrong?
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It was a long time ago that my unit broke but as I recall you can NOT edit video with it. Do you have a computer? That would be better for editing. I recommend that you look at other options. :-)
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It depends on the software used to import the video. I used iMovie on my iMac, the final output file format is MPEG-4.
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Johnny,I am new at camcorders and am looking for something easy to download onto my lab top. I am not very computer savvy so I am hesitant to go the HD route. Any thoughts on the TM90 software? Easy to use? compared to Canon 41 and Sony ? Thanks
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do you know any good avi to mpeg converters or something because the ones that i tried will either convert part of the file, or leave its logo in the center; and of course the zen converter doesnt work at all for me. thanks
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David, you don't need to convert your audio library (well, unless it's in the PROPRIETARY WMA format). As long as you have MP3 files, they'll play on any iPod just fine without conversion.In terms of having to convert movies to MP4, I agree that it's a pain, but most portable video players will require you to do this anyway, because of size and processing power requirements. You might as well convert to MP4, which is a certainly not a proprietary format. It's an open format supported on a huge variety of devices and operating systems. That includes DVD players, network players, portable media players, freeware applications (VLC) and more. Looks to me like you need to check your information a little better. David, you don't need to convert your audio library (well, unless it's in the PROPRIETARY WMA format). As long as you have MP3 files, they'll play on any iPod just fine without conversion.In terms of having to convert movies to MP4, I agree that it's a pain, but most portable video players will require you to do this anyway, because of size and processing power requirements. You might as well convert to MP4, which is a certainly not a proprietary format. It's an open format supported on a huge variety of devices and operating systems. That includes DVD players, network players,... » Read More David, you don't need to convert your audio library (well, unless it's in the PROPRIETARY WMA format). As long as you have MP3 files, they'll play on any iPod just fine without conversion.In terms of having to convert movies to MP4, I agree that it's a pain, but most portable video players will require you to do this anyway, because of size and processing power requirements. You might as well convert to MP4, which is a certainly not a proprietary format. It's an open format supported on a huge variety of devices and operating systems. That includes DVD players, network players, portable media players, freeware applications (VLC) and more. Looks to me like you need to check your information a little better. « Show Less
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but for some reason, I didn't like iTunes software, many times, it does not work the way it suppose to. my wife has IPod touch and for some reason, it is not allowing to transfer videos even though we un-install the software cleanup registry and iTunes location. :(
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Fahad said on November 14, 2013Yes, I've been experimenting with option. To see what I exactly mean, watch the train in this clip http://youtu.be/rz_kIt1NFpo JJ said on November 14, 2013 | Edit Some thoughts that might improve quality:Is the video jumpy on the camcorder display also?Are you recording in AVCHD or MP4?Are you recording to the on-board hard drive or to an SD card?If the video clip does not jump in the camera, then look at you computer.Do you have a really fast video processor to handle the large video files?Was the video rendered (in some video editing program like Adobe Premier) before uploading to U-Tube.Have you contacted the SONY customer support line? Fahad said on November 14, 2013Yes, I've been experimenting with option. To see what I exactly mean, watch the train in this clip http://youtu.be/rz_kIt1NFpo JJ said on November 14, 2013 | Edit Some thoughts that might improve quality:Is the video jumpy on the camcorder display also?Are you recording in AVCHD or MP4?Are you recording to the on-board hard drive or to an SD card?If the video clip does not jump in the camera, then look at you computer.Do you have a really fast video processor to handle the large video files?Was... » Read More Fahad said on November 14, 2013Yes, I've been experimenting with option. To see what I exactly mean, watch the train in this clip http://youtu.be/rz_kIt1NFpo JJ said on November 14, 2013 | Edit Some thoughts that might improve quality:Is the video jumpy on the camcorder display also?Are you recording in AVCHD or MP4?Are you recording to the on-board hard drive or to an SD card?If the video clip does not jump in the camera, then look at you computer.Do you have a really fast video processor to handle the large video files?Was the video rendered (in some video editing program like Adobe Premier) before uploading to U-Tube.Have you contacted the SONY customer support line? « Show Less
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I'll check it out, I've been trying to use Windows Movie Maker, not as bad as I thought, but looking for better, thanks, Woody
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The best and simplest way is to go through Itunes and just drag and drop. Sync it from there.I must warn you though, not all iPod videos come out the same. Some don't sync properly, for some reason (still working on that one). But 95% that I've sync'd played just fine.You can than use the DVD player/dock and watch them in widescreen!
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Do you need to use sdcopy to get it onto your computer? If I used the imagemixer software to get it on my computer, how can I convert it to another file type? I have such simple requirements - my in laws want a copy of a video that I took. I don't want to have to install my image mixer software just so that they can watch it. It just doesn't make sense. I need more instruction. Can someone spell it out with little baby steps?