Transferring and/or editing files from the Flipcam

Step 1: Connect the camera to the computer

  1. Turn camera off.
  2. Close all open programs on the computer.
  3. Slide latch down to release USB connector arm on camera.
  4. Insert camcorder USB connector into a USB port on the computer.
 

Step 2: In order to transfer files, you MUST do this!

  1. Open My Computer and double-click the ‘FLIPVIDEO’ icon. A window should appear that displays the contents of your camera.
  2. Double-click the ‘Install this FIRST’ folder.
  3. Double-click the ‘Windows 3ivx Installer’ icon. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
  4. Once the installation is complete, close all open windows.
 

Step 3: Saving your video clips to your computer.

  1. Open ‘My Computer’ and double-click the ‘FLIPVIDEO’ icon.
  2. Double-click the ‘DCIM’ folder.
  3. Double-click the ‘100VIDEO’ folder. For each video you recorded, you will find a video file in .avi or mpg4 format.
  4. Select the video you would like to save. On the left side of the screen, click ‘Move this file.’ IMPORTANT! Choose your student number folder and then create a new folder for your videos. Click ‘Move.’
 

Step 4: Editing or converting your files


  1. Open Windows Movie Maker (Start>Programs>Accessories>Windows Movie Maker).
  2. Import your videos from your student number folder. Files that are .avi should import into Movie Maker without problem. Files that are mpg4 need to be converted to avi files first.
  3. Drag your clip into the storyboard at the bottom of the screen.
  4. Use Movie Maker to edit your video, if you would like. Go to this page for help with Movie Maker. 
  5. Under ‘Finish Movie’ click on ‘Save to my computer.’
  6. On the next screen, name your file and ‘Browse’ to choose your student number folder. Click ‘Next’ on the following two screens.
  7. Your videos will now be converted to .wmv format and can be inserted into PowerPoint and other Windows applications.
  8. You can also save these .wmv files to an external drive to view at home.
 

Have questions or need help? Stop by the media center and ask Mrs. Frilot or Mrs. Golemme.


Transferring files from the Flipcam to the computer (It's a pdf file of the info above for easy printing.)