Now, depending on what kind of camera you used to shoot your movie, you may have to import your footage a few different ways. If you are using a camera that records to Mini DV tape, you'll need to connect your camera to a computer via firewire cable. Once your computer has detected the device, you're ready to import. Simply rewind your tape to the beginning and begin the capture process in your preferred editing suite. As the tape plays back, the footage will be captured and converted to a digital format that you will be able to edit.
If you are working with a digital camera such as a Flip pocket cam or DSLR camera, importing will be a little simpler and faster than working with Mini DV tape. Most pocket cams come equipped with a USB port that you can plug into your computer. Once the camera is detected, the camera essentially works like a removable hard drive. Select the clips you've recorded and save them wherever you like. From there, you can import those files into your preferred editing suite. DSLR cameras are similar to Flip cams, but instead of using a built-in USB port, DSLR cameras capture footage onto SD cards. Simply insert your SD card into a card reader and save the files wherever you like.
Once you've imported your footage into your editing suite, you can add music, cut, trim, and arrange, the clips anyway you like. Once you have the footage just the way you want, it's time to export. Most editing suites allow you to export your project as .mov, .mp4, .wmv, and .avi files, among other formats. From there, you can export your project to DVD, upload it to YouTube or any other video sharing site, and voila- you've made your first movie! The past few blogs may not have sounded like much, but learning through experience is so much more powerful than learning in a classroom. Try it and you'll see- now go out and make a movie!
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