i have some vhs video of me drag racing my car back in '99. i would like to get this to dvd. i have a vcr and a dvd player but they are seperate and my dvd player doesnt recoed. i have a dvd burner in my laptop but i dont know how to conect from vcr to laptop or if its even possible. please advise on what to do.
transfering vhs to dvd
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gjz30075
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subscribing; same dilemma here.
Get a video capture card from any source you want (an external one would be easier for beginners). It will have instructions, but you basically plug the VCR into the capture card like a TV, hit play, start recording in the software that comes with it and then you have a digital copy.
Once that is done, burn to DVD with any DVD authoring software out there.
Once that is done, burn to DVD with any DVD authoring software out there.
NWOhioChevyGuy
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We did a websearch here in MI and found someone close that did several for us at like $8 / hr hour of tape..
No need to purchase the hardware to do it for a handfull of tapes.
No need to purchase the hardware to do it for a handfull of tapes.
VC-Racing
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I had 6 vhs videos I wanted to convert, I went to my Local Big box pharmacy and they quoted me $25 per video to convert. So I did some research and found Pinnacle DVD maker Deluxe @ Office Max . Cost was under $50 and included everything except VCR and DVD's. It took a lil effort to do the 1st video, then I learned how the software worked and did all 6 in a afternoon.
SpeedCoach
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i've done this, but not without some investment in equipment (the investment wasnt just for this job). I use a Mac and then a digital converter (Canopus ADVC 110). With that i just use iMovie.
the Mac may not be necessary, but a converter like the canopus is (unless you have one built into your PC - which most dont/wont).
the Mac may not be necessary, but a converter like the canopus is (unless you have one built into your PC - which most dont/wont).
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I had the same problem last year.
For less than $100 I got a Toshiba DVD recorder/player 1080p upconverter. It has rca jacks to plug in any external video source. A lot less hassle for me than hooking up and installing a computer program.
For less than $100 I got a Toshiba DVD recorder/player 1080p upconverter. It has rca jacks to plug in any external video source. A lot less hassle for me than hooking up and installing a computer program.
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More info here:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87979
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87979
gjz30075
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Hmm, interesting. Did you get this box new, like from some big box dept store? Got a model type?
edit: Just did some digging and it looks pretty common; just a dvd rdr/wrtr, found just about anywhere. Sorry, haven't bought a dvd player in a long time.
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SHELCO
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what about the super 8 mm tapes( 1995 camcorder) . i have a ton of tapes i want to put to a dvd.
is it the same device?
is it the same device?
Unless you have someone near with telecine(device to transfer film to video/digital) the easiest way is to project the movie on a piece of foam core board(white) and set up your video camera on a tripod and roll the film and record it on video. Use a quality external mic placed near the projector's speaker to get better sound if the footage had any.
This is rather ghetto and not the best quality, but it is the most cost effective for you. Other wise you'll need to send it off to a speciality place(in a large city).
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Crooked Beat
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The super 8 tapes were amongst the ones is put on dvd via the Toshiba, as well as old home movies from the 60s that I paid over $300 to get transferred to VHS in the 80s. I was not going to pay that much again to get transferred to dvd!
Mine was a DR6 model. It was on sale, I think the newest is:
http://us.toshiba.com/video-electronics/dvd-players/dr570
A higher list price, but a few more features.
There are a few recorders to choose from Toshiba.
After hooking up the jacks, select length of time, I press play on the input and record on the recorder. Come back in two hours, finalize and done. No hassles.
No such thing as "super 8" video. All super 8 was a wider version of 8mm film. I think you are referring to HI-8 which was a video format used into the late late 90's.
Falcon67
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I have a box full of real 8mm tapes that I'd like to put on DVD. My personal idea was to set up the screen, the Bell & Howell projector, pop the pop corn and point the video camera at the screen. I can then rip from teh camera to DVD with my Pinnacle software (that cost way more than $50). Might ought to use that expensive stuff for something.
rsanter
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couple of options
you need a dual deck unit that will allow you to transfer
if you have a bunch to do then just go buy one
if you only have a tape or two, send them to me and Ill do it for you
bob
you need a dual deck unit that will allow you to transfer
if you have a bunch to do then just go buy one
if you only have a tape or two, send them to me and Ill do it for you
bob
Torque1st
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Tapes are magnetic storage medium.
Film is optical storage medium.
See my previous post re more info on converting or just go here:
http://wood-land.com/index.html
Film is optical storage medium.
See my previous post re more info on converting or just go here:
http://wood-land.com/index.html
Warrenator
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If you have a Tivo, or a friend with a Tivo, you can capture VHS video and then export it from Tivo to a computer for DVD burning.
Try Craigslist.
You might be able to find somebody out there that owns a DVD recorder or already has the computer equipment.
Heck, you can buy a DVD recorder and then resale it (consider the difference your "cost" for having to do it)
You might be able to find somebody out there that owns a DVD recorder or already has the computer equipment.
Heck, you can buy a DVD recorder and then resale it (consider the difference your "cost" for having to do it)
Crooked Beat
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sony dvd recorder model# rdr-gx300 is what i have i can hook up my vcr or other dvd player or straight from my tv reg tv shows..in fact we have been buying the all day movie from cable and recording it for the kids on dvd, its like 2004 model probley cheap now. good luck...ps its idiot proof
Rich1028
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thanks
I just ordered one tonight.
I have a lot of tapes that I need to make into dvd's.