Yes,you will need windows movie maker to download content from your camcorder to your computer.It is best to have this if you want to obtain good results.
You don't.
You can only upload camcorder video to Windows Movie Maker.The photos on your camera can be imported to your computer using Windows Photo Gallery. Once they have been imported to your computer, then you can import them into the program.
No. Windows DVD Maker maxes up and limits to 999 pictures, Windows DVD Maker says that you can only do 999 pictures because it says 999 pictures is enough
Making movies.
Essentials Windows Live Movie Maker.
Sorry. You can't do that on Windows Live Movie Maker.
How are you trying to import the video? With Windows Movie Maker, Windows Photo Gallery (or other program)? Windows Photo Gallery should work for importing your hd camcorder video. Windows Movie Maker is rather persnickety with importing (my experience anyhow). Open Windows Photo Gallery and click on File, Import from Scanner or Camera.
You can't do that in Windows Movie Maker, Live Movie Maker or any other version.
By Publishing the movie. (Tasks>Publish)
You can use iTunes to put movies from Windows Movie Maker onto your iPod. I believe Movie Maker files are compatible with Movie Maker, but if you find they are not for some reason, convert them to QT or .mp4 format beforehand.
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