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Technical Help & Discussion => AV Lounge => Topic started by: DJ on May 16, 2005, 11:31

Title: VHS to DVD
Post by: DJ on May 16, 2005, 11:31

Hi All,

I have a load of small VHS cassettes from an old camcorder that I would like to transfer to DVD.  I already have the adaptor to make the cassettes normal VHS size.  I would like to edit them as a lot of footage is mixed over one or two cassettes.

What I need to know is what hardware do I need?

I know I need a DVD writer - (any recommendations on a budget DVD writer welcome!), and some sort of capture card - but not sure where to start.

Also what type of software is needed - don't really want to spend too much as I doubt I'll be using it again after transferring all the old footage.

Thanks

DJ

Title: VHS to DVD
Post by: Clive on May 16, 2005, 12:00

You will need a video capture device such as Dazzle.  I would recommend looking at a copy of this week's "Computer Active" which contains a four page article (including lots of lovely pretty pictures) showing how to do it.  It will be worth the £1.35 (unless of course you can borrow or steal a copy!)   :laugh:

Title: VHS to DVD
Post by: DJ on May 16, 2005, 13:07

Ooooh, just off to buy a copy now. Can't wait to see the pretty pictures.

:thanks: Clive

DJ