How to Edit and Transfer Data in Video Camera with MiniDV

[cindy_16051988]

Hello, Sorry to disturb you all. I am newbie here.

Recently, I recorded a conference using Video Camera with MiniDV. It is about 60 minutes in duration.

I would like to edit the video so that I could eliminate some parts before sending for other party. May I know how could I edit? What should I do to start? I apologize if my question sounds so silly, please forgive me.

Another question is I will transfer the video (from Video Camera to computer because I have to return the MiniDV to its owner) using a public computer in my school. How could I copy the video to my home computer? I guess the size is quite big and I have no idea how could I transfer the whole video from school computer to my home computer.

Please give me suggestions, please, please. I promise I will do my best. Please forgive me if I post in wrong place.

[cindy_16051988]

Hello, please, can anyone please give me some suggestions?

Did I post in wrong place? Please correct me if I did the mistake.

May I ask? I should edit the video before burn to DVD or vice versa?
After burning to DVD, could I still edit the video?
Final question, do you mean it is very difficult to edit a video and it is impossible for a newbie like me?
Hope to hear you, please. Please forgive me for my stupidness.

[communist]

Easy. You can capture the tape with your Camcorder if it has 1394 (firewire) and the computer at school is equipped with 1394 card. For this you use WinDV.

Once you have that done you can edit it any NLE software (Non Linear Editing) like Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas - though they're not free. If all you need to do is delete some parts VirtualDub will work just fine.

As for transferring the file you can use an USB hard drive or burn it to DVD-R if possible. If thats not possible you could aswell buy an 1394 card for your own computer do the capture & editing there.