How can you record live video from a DV camcorder straight onto the computer?

Firstly, make sure you have all of the cables and software for your camera accessible to you. Then you can continue. Check through your software list that came with your camera (if you camera came with any) and see if there is anything that may satisfy your needs. If so, you can use this software once you have installed it. If you would prefer to stay away from your packaged software, then you can TO BE CONTINUED