How to Convert a DV File to a WMV File
A DV file is an AVI format video clip, usually captured from a DV cable and onto a computer. These files are extremely large and can take up sizable portions of a hard drive. Windows Media Video (WMV) is a smaller file format used for emails, websites, and editing in Windows Movie Maker. Converting a DV file to a WMV file is an easy process that requires only the WinAVI software program.
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Instructions
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Download WinAVI (see References below for a link) and open the software. The main screen of the program features multiple movie formats you can convert to. The WMV format in the highest icon and can be seen on the top right side of the program.
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Click on the "WMV" icon. Choose the DV file you want to convert by finding it in the explorer window that pops up. Click on the file once and press the "OK" button on the screen.
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Click the "Browse" icon next to the "Output Directory." Choose a location where to save the converted WMV file. The "Desktop" or "My Videos" are the easiest options to retrieve the file when the process is completed.
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Click on the "Advanced" option to set different option for the converted file. Click on the "Encoder" drop-down menu to select from a variety of qualities for the WMV file. These include different Internet speeds if you are posting it online or a standard, "DVD quality" encoding process.
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Adjust any of the clip properties in the "Adjustment" menu. Here you can crop the clip, trim the start and finish or change the brightness and contrast of the video.
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Press "OK" when you have selected all the advanced features.
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Press "OK" back at the main screen to start the conversion process. A progress bar indicates how far the movie has transferred. An estimated "Time Remaining" appears just above the progress bar.
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Click on the "Preview Movie" check box to see a running preview of the video. This may slow the computer down, so exit any applications before using this feature.
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Test the video clip when the conversion is completed. Use Windows Media Player or another media player to make sure the video and audio have transferred correctly.
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Tips & Warnings
Save the WMV file into a separate folder as the original file. This prevents any mixup of file formats after the conversion is completed.
