01-31-2011, 04:41 AM | #1 |
Feeling Oof-y
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Is it possible...
To convert VHS footage into video files (avi or whatever)? If so, what programme/cables/equipment do I need?
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01-31-2011, 05:26 AM | #2 |
BAY BAY
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Yeah, you'll need a video input card with the right inputs fro your VHS player and then some software.
Probably best googling it as I've never done this. |
01-31-2011, 09:06 AM | #3 |
God Bless America
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You will need a video capture card.
I just got one with dual digital tv tuners for $60 - cheap as chips. They come bundled with the software for capturing from just about any source Or you can get a usb card, for around $45 that comes with the software and cables all ready to go - for you this is probably the best option |
01-31-2011, 12:48 PM | #4 |
A Property of Matter
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I have done this via a VHS/DVD player combo that allowed you to record the VHS right onto a DVD. Downunder's method is probably cheaper unless you can find a used machine on eBay or something.
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02-01-2011, 02:32 AM | #5 |
Feeling Oof-y
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Well I have one of those space saving PCs, the draw back of which is that you can't do much in the way of upgrading/adding graphics cards etc.
Is that USB option just as simple as plugging into a port or is there a card involved? The VHS/DVD combo option is an alternative but probably a pricey one. What I'm looking to do is put all of old wrestling VHS's onto a portable hard drive. |
02-01-2011, 08:12 AM | #6 |
God Bless America
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The USB is just plug into a spare USB port and off you go.
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02-01-2011, 12:16 PM | #7 |
Feeling Oof-y
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Sounds good.
Now lets say I'm looking for one of those on a UK website, what would I search for? |
02-01-2011, 03:55 PM | #8 |
BAY BAY
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USB Capture should bring something up.
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