Hi Joel,My camera doesn't have a USB output so I use DVD Xpress.With DVD Xpress you can transfer your video to your hard drive and then edit it if you desire. DVD Xpress comes with basic video editing software. I got mine at Sam's for $59.95. They are cheaper now. You can look at one & read about it here - http://www.usb-ware.com/ads-dvd-xpress.htmYou connect the composite output of your camera into the DVD Xpress and connect the DVD Xpress to your computer via a USB cable.Norm