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{{stub|date=2014-09-16}}Most camcorders have some type of video output.  This guide will help you determine if this output can be connected to your computer, and if not, how to add the appropriate inputs.
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Most camcorders have some type of video output.  This guide will help you determine if this output can be connected to your computer, and if not, how to add the appropriate inputs.
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== Steps ==
 
== Steps ==
 
#Determine what type of video output your existing camcorder has.  Newer digital ones probably have IEEE 1394, also known as "FireWire".  Most cameras also have an analog output, sometimes labeled as "NTSC", "PAL", "Composite" "S-Video", or simply "Video Out".
 
#Determine what type of video output your existing camcorder has.  Newer digital ones probably have IEEE 1394, also known as "FireWire".  Most cameras also have an analog output, sometimes labeled as "NTSC", "PAL", "Composite" "S-Video", or simply "Video Out".