Article on Getting Digital Video to Computer

I need an article written, 600-1000 words roughly,that discusses the topic of how to transfer video files from a camera to a computer. I need the article written so that a newbie could understand it. Discussion should include: 1) kinds of cameras (i.e. tape, dvd discs, webcam) and the specifics for transfering to each. 2) the types of files there are and the best option with regard to file types for getting onto sites like YouTube 3) Discuss USB ports,and firewire ports, drawbacks, best option, etc. 4) Problems that could arise, and solutions to those problems. BAsically I want a concise a-z discussion for someone who is a total newbie to getting video ontot their computer so they can upload it to a video sharing site like Youtube. questions? just ask. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform windows