Importing video from a DVD camcorder

From the File menu, choose Import, and then choose DVD Camcorder Disc from the submenu to import video from a finalized Sony DVD Handycam® camcorder disc.

NOTE

  • Before importing video, you'll need to finalize the disc. For information about finalizing a disc, please refer to your camcorder's documentation.

  • 5.1-channel audio will be downmixed to stereo when importing into a stereo project. When importing into a 5.1 surround project, audio will be added to separate tracks for the center, front, rear, and LFE channels.

  1. Place the DVD you want to import in your computer's DVD drive or connect your camcorder to your computer via USB.

    IMPORTANT The Sony Handycam USB driver that is included with DVD-based camcorders can prevent VEGAS Pro from recognizing a USB-connected camera. If you use the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel to uninstall the "Sony DVD Handycam USB driver" component, VEGAS Pro will be able connect to the camera and import video.

  2. From the File menu, choose Import, and then choose DVD Camcorder Disc from the submenu. The Import DVD Camcorder Disc dialog is displayed.

  3. From the Source drop-down list, choose the disc that contains the video you want to import.

  4. The Destination box displays the folder where the video will be imported. The folder name is based on the disc's volume label.

    Click the Browse button if you want to choose a different folder.

  5. Click the OK button to start importing video.

    After importing is complete, the video from the disc is added to the Project Media window. Each chapter is imported as a separate file.

    You can then add the imported video to your project just like any other media file. For more information, see Adding media files to your project