Understand Video Formats
The type of video format you choose when importing a video determines the video file type for the resulting video when you use the Import Video feature. You can import video from a videotape in one of two ways: as a Windows Media Video (.wmv) file or as the default format from your digital video device.
Table 17-1 offers some things to consider when choosing a video format.
Table 17-1. Video format considerations.
Format to Use | If... |
|---|---|
A video format supported by the editing program you have. | You will use a video-editing program to edit the imported video. |
Video Device Format (AVI). | You are planning to record a final movie to videotape. |
Match the format to your available space. AVI files, for example, consume about 13 GB of hard ... |
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