Transferring VHS home vids to......

[ONEDUNME]

Don't know if it's possible but I have home videos on VHS tape that I'd rather like to keep. I don't even know if they sell video players anymore but does anyone know a way of transferring them (and there are loads) to some sort of longer lasting media (cd rom or something).

Oh, and I don't want to send them away because I'd like to edit them as well to cut out some of the boring shit.

Ideas?

[MickeyPaul]

It's pretty straightforward from what I recall, ODM, with the right leads (firewire port on your comp if it's relatively new... that's from memory, it could be something completely different ). You'll need lots of space on your hard drive though I think. A wee google will have you on your way in no time.

So in order to save time and effort, you can copy the tapes to a DVD without the use of a computer. There are two ways to do this:

The first involves buying a DVD recorder that allows input from another source. You simply connect your VCR by cable to the DVD recorder. Then while the video plays, it is also recording. If you choose this option, consider purchasing a video processor called a proc amp or a time base corrector. These devices stabilize and improve the quality of the analog video as it is fed to the DVD recorder and can greatly improve the resulting images that you get on the DVD.

If you do the conversion yourself, always follow the manufacturer's instructions to ensure you capture the video appropriately. Make sure that you have cleaned the heads of the VCR between copying videos. Old tapes carry a lot of dust or other particles that can clog up your VCR. And since you are copying directly from the video to the DVD, whatever picture quality issues you have with the video will appear on the DVD. Understand that if you have videos which are recorded at SLP (6 hours of video on a tape) you will not get the same quality of recording onto a DVD as if the video was recorded at SP (2 hours of video on a tape). If you find the quality is not acceptable for you, consider changing your method of converting videos to DVD. However, for many people, the time and energy saved in converting the videos on their own will outweigh any concerns over video quality.

I'm so out of touch.

[MickeyPaul]

How To Convert VHS Tapes to DVD Using a Computer with a Video Capture Card: TechLore.com

I think a DVD recorder sounds your best bet.

[ONEDUNME]

Thanks Mickey. I love you.

[MickeyPaul]

You being sarcastic? Don't play with my emotions man. I'm already really scarred.

[Bigkegman]

Originally Posted by MickeyPaul

You being sarcastic? Don't play with my emotions man. I'm already really scared.

your a bully odm

[ONEDUNME]

I mean it. I meant it since the first time I met you dammit.

Dry your tears Mickey......dry your tears

[MickeyPaul]

But I've been through so many.... difficult times. It's hard for me to trust... sometimes I think I'll never let anyone in again. A-a-and this is all happening so fast.

[ONEDUNME]

Well it was......but now I'm off to watch the horse racing. Have my tea on the table for half seven.

[MickeyPaul]

We can't go on like this you hurtbag! You just have no respect for me and I'm fed up of you running off to those blasted horses!

It's macaroni tonight and I know you like macaroni. Heeeeeey... macaroni!! Haha. I can still make you laugh eh? Hello? Are you there?

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[ONEDUNME]

Half seven.

[MickeyPaul]

Fuck you! You say half seven and stagger in at bloody... yeah! Half seven tomorrow morning you... fu...fuc.... I hate you!!!!