How do you put video onto your computer from a camcorder?
Answer:
If you own a modern DV camcorder with a Firewire / iLink / IEEE1394 port (same article, different names), you can buy a card that plugs into your PC, which will let you takeover direct from the camera. Windows and Macs normally come near some basic Video capture/editing software. If you own an older camera (like a VHS-C or Hi-8) in need this feature, afterwards you can still get a video seizure device that plugs into the S-video or composte output from the camera (the quality isn't as apposite, and you also can't remotely control the camera from the computer with this setup.
Check out:
http://www.hauppauge.com
http://www.pinnaclesys.com
...for examples of these cards (which you should be capable of pick up from your local computer retailer).