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Update – I used imgburn this weekend and it worked great! (Thanks Nathan). If you have already created a DVD (i.e. kids volleyball games), this is an easy way to make multiple copies. I hooked my Panasonic DV camcorder to my PC via firewire and did some testing with Windows 7 Live Movie Maker. While it was very easy to use and has some neat effects and transitions, there are some items to be aware of. First, it will only save in a .wmv or .avi format. I was hoping to be able to save in a .mpeg2 or .mpeg4 format for efficiency. Second, it can’t combine clips (recall this is the new “Live” version). This is a major negative. The import function isn’t perfect so there are a lot clips I need to combine. My next program to try is Videostudio 11SE (came w my firewire card) and possibly Pinnacle. Any other free or low cost video input/editing recommendations are appreciated. Thanks again!