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ScotRobson
Sep 18, 2004, 03:08 AM
Hi

I am looking to copy all of my old VHS videos to DVD can someone tell me exactly how I would go about doing that? Software, wires I may need etc etc

Or if someone can point me in the right direction where I can find a guide to doing this, that would be great.

Many thanks
Scot


LethalWolfe
Sep 18, 2004, 03:16 AM
How many videos do you have, how much money can you spend, and how long do you want to spend doing it?


Lethal
ScotRobson
Sep 18, 2004, 03:19 AM
How many videos do you have, how much money can you spend, and how long do you want to spend doing it? Lethal

I was hoping there would be a fairly cheap way of doing it. I understand that I will have to buy the DVD's at least, but I don't mind if it takes months before I have copied them all. I don't have a huge video library that I want to keep maybe 20 - 30 if that!
theposse
Sep 18, 2004, 03:42 AM
http://www.macworld.com/2004/05/features/fromvhstodvd
This should help you::
Mechcozmo
Sep 18, 2004, 03:45 AM
The adapter to connect a VHS deck to a computer is around 200 dollars for a bad one. And the time to import a 1 hour video, edit it, burn it, can easliy take a weekend for one video.

I actually offer this servce, but I don't have a web page :mad:

It is $30 per tape for a Basic Conversion
Nice picture background for the DVD, text label
with extra copies being $10

Advanced Conversion is $45
Motion background, editing if needed, chapter marks, etc.
Also, picture label.

That is the basic pricing, Private Message me for more.
ScotRobson
Sep 18, 2004, 03:50 AM
http://www.macworld.com/2004/05/features/fromvhstodvd
This should help you::

Thanks thats a great help - just what i was looking for :)
ScotRobson
Sep 18, 2004, 04:03 AM
So, can anyone reccomend an analog to DV converter?
ScotRobson
Sep 18, 2004, 04:05 AM
I actually offer this servce, but I don't have a web page :mad: That is the basic pricing, Private Message me for more.

Thanks for the offer, but I want to learn how and do it for myself - it's part of the fun :)
Mechcozmo
Sep 18, 2004, 07:37 PM
No problem. Just make sure that you have at least 20GB free on the main HD if you are using iMovie and iDVD...I have ~35GB free.

If you have an external one, try using it but I don't know how simple it is to import through 1 FireWire port and export it through another, but it is doable I think. Good Luck!