How to Make a DVD From a Digital Camera
Many digital cameras have the ability to take video as well as still pictures. Some cameras can even take high-definition video, making your vacation videos look crisp and clear on your HDTV. If you would like to move your videos from your digital camera's memory card to a DVD, you'll first need to import the video to your computer and then burn it to a DVD.
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Instructions
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Connect your camera to your computer. If you have a USB cable for your camera, connect your camera that way. You may need to place your camera in playback mode in order for it to be recognized.
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Open your video editing software on your computer. If you have a Windows-based computer, you should have Windows Movie Maker already installed. If you have a Mac, you'll need to use iMovie. Feel free to use any other video editing software that you may have.
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Click the “File” button and select the “Capture” or “Import” option, depending on which editing software you're using.
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Select your camera as the "capture from" device, choose your settings, and import the video.
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Edit your footage if you wish. Use your editing software to move scenes around, or to add music, titles or transitions.
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Select “Save to a DVD” to burn your video to a DVD. If you're using a Mac, you'll need to select “iDVD” from the “Share” menu. Make sure that you have a DVD inserted into your DVD burner. Your video will then be saved to a DVD.
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