Chizazz 0 #1 October 22, 2003 Does anyone know how to transfer VHS tape to a computer for editing?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teamhypoxia 0 #2 October 22, 2003 you'll need a capture card with RCA input jacks. the card will most likely come with some basic software that will help you. the card will need to be installed in a PCI slot so if you've never cracked the case of your computer, you'll probably need someone to help you. come to think of it... there may be some usb type solutions out there now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #3 October 22, 2003 If you have a PC with Windows XP and a Firewire port, the easiest way to do it is to record the video from a VCR to a MiniDV camera, then use Windows Movie Maker to bring the video into your computer and edit it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #4 October 23, 2003 "the easiest way to do it is to record the video from a VCR to a MiniDV camera, then use Windows Movie Maker to bring the video into your computer and edit it. " Kaaaching! This is by far the easiest way to do this. Although you can use whatever software you like to play with the captured DV movies. Take it from someone who cut their teeth with an analogue card (DC30+) then got hooked on firewire (DV300) about 4 years ago. If at all possible use the SVHS connections to minimise generation loss, but I doubt that your everyday VCR machine has these. Assuming the original is not copy protected with macromedia or such like...-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #5 October 23, 2003 QuoteIf you have a PC with Windows XP and a Firewire port, the easiest way to do it is to record the video from a VCR to a MiniDV camera, then use Windows Movie Maker to bring the video into your computer and edit it. Some DV cameras have an analog to digital conversion function, so you don't have to record anything. The analog signal goes in and the digital comes out. My TRV33 does this.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
czechbase 0 #6 October 24, 2003 I have a Sony PC3, does my camera have this function? Also, I found that if I hook up my camera to a VCD player, it can record and capture the footage. I find though, that if I hook up my camera to my VHS player, there is only sound coming out. Footage comes out for a second then turns blank. I am wondering is this because of my VHS player?? Thanks for the help in advance.www.motavi.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #7 October 24, 2003 "Footage comes out for a second then turns blank. " Sounds like Macromedia Copy protection doing its stuff. Is the VHS you are trying to copy in any way...ummm...commercial?-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
czechbase 0 #8 October 24, 2003 How do I check if it has that protection going on? But if I were to hook up 2 video players or hook up a video to vcd, I would be able to record it right? I wanted to make a backup copy of my tape on VCD as tape gets mouldy....www.motavi.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #9 October 24, 2003 If its a commercial tape, say Willing To fly, Crosswind etc it may be protected. But yep plug two VCRs together and see what happens. Not all VCRs recognise macromedia either, so it might be worth experimenting.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver51 0 #10 October 25, 2003 I have a Sony pc101 and I can pass thru a vhs to the the pc without recording to the camera. Your pc3 may do this also. Check the camera menu for av>dv or dv>av and turn it to on. Switch it to off when done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
czechbase 0 #11 October 26, 2003 Hi Guys, I will try that out. Thanks for the help.www.motavi.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
czechbase 0 #12 October 26, 2003 This function is not available on the PC3....www.motavi.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chizazz 0 #13 October 31, 2003 I have a sony digital 8 camcorder. a trv130 i believe. how would i hook it to the vcr and transfer vhs tape to it?? then i could hook my camcorder to the computer and transfer the camcorder tape onto the computer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #14 October 31, 2003 "This function is not available on the PC3...." All is not lost Czechbase dude, go here. http://www.datavision.co.uk/widgetlist.aspTHe "widget" enables input of DV to your PC3. I have one for my old PC7 and it works fine. There are alternatives available, just google for "DV in enable".-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
czechbase 0 #15 October 31, 2003 Hey Nacmacfeegle, You are da man! Thanks! www.motavi.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #16 October 31, 2003 You can buy me a Budovar next time I'm in Prague.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
czechbase 0 #17 November 2, 2003 Sure!www.motavi.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
