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How to get the video from the camera and up on the Internet
In order to share your videos with others on the Internet you'll have to
transfer them from your camera to your computer, then save them in a format that most people can use.
Typically about anyone that has a windows computer can view .wmv files, so that's the file format I
would recommend. If you're using Microsoft XP for your computer operating system there is a very simple
to use and "FREE" program that is available from Microsoft called Microsoft Movie Maker. It saves
files in the .wmv format which almost anyone can see if they have Microsoft Media Player and has the
ability to slow the video down to analyze launch video and other fast moving events. If you want to get
fancy, you can add music, different effects, etc.
Free - Download Movie Maker for Windows XP
Other software that comes highly recommended for racing video editing is
Pinnacle Studio which sells for around $99 to $130 depending on options, etc. One of the nice
features of Pinnacle Studio is that you can export frame-by-frame images. This is very useful when
combined with a slide show viewer.
Here's an example of how Scott Smith uses this in his web gallery using video stills exported from
Pinnacle Studio
Scott's Slow Motion Slide Show
Posting your video
Once you have your video in .wmv format you'll want to upload the file to a website so your friends
can download it. Don't email the video to your friends unless you know for sure they have a high speed
connection to the Internet. If they are on a dialup service they won't appreciate having to download a
large video over the phone line! It's a lot better to share if you host it on a video server, and you
can post a link to download it on your favorite message board. If you have your own website, then you
can also upload the file to your server. Be forewarned though, typically videos use up a lot of
bandwidth and could make your site go over it's bandwidth allocation quickly.
Some of the best places to use that will host your video for free are;
Putfile (max 10mb)
Google Video
Streetfire (Automotive Only)
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