How do I save video I recorded on a DVD-RW to my computer?

Question

I finalized it, popped it in my computer, and wanted to save the video to my computer so I could edit it in Windows Movie Maker. Only thing is it shows the disc menu and plays. What kind of program/drive do I need to get video off of it and saved on to my computer so that I can edit it?

Answer 1

If your computer can play it, then you should be able to copy it to your computer (as long as it isn't copy protected - which it shouldn't be if you recorded it).

When you insert the disc, it sounds like the "autoplay" is opening the player and starting playback - close that window. Then open an explorer window ("My Computer") and find the optical drive where your disc is - RIGHT click and click EXPLORE. Now you should be able to see the contents of the disc and copy them.

Answer 2

Put the dvd in your dvd drive. Go to 'my computer', right click the dvd drive. You will get copy option. I think you can do the rest. - This is the easiest way to do it. You can use any vedio editing software for this also. You will get many software from the internet. Just give a search in the yahoo or google for it.