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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Hi,
Looking for recommendations from actual users for the easiest to set up and use software/device for converting VHS video tapes to DVD. I have years worth of family memories that I'd really like to preserve. I read high reviews for Diamond Video capture VC 500, but the company who carries it seemed to have many negative comments. Thanks in advance! ~michael
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
I did all of my conversions, as well as video editing, etc., with software from Pinnacle. Excellent results.
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
I'll check that out. Haven't seen it, but I use Pinnacle Studio 8 for video editing. Thanks!
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Pinnacle Studio 10(?) and up all do conversions and will burn to DVD as long as you have the hardware needed to plug your VCR output into your computer. I believe they also sell the hardware, but if not, it is readily available and not that expensive.
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jazzy snazzy Inner circle run off by a mob of Villagers wielding 2109 Posts |
Yes, Pinnacle with an AD convertter box
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Chessmann Inner circle 4242 Posts |
I have had WONDERFUL results with Honestech "VHS to DVD 5.0 Deluxe". I have recently converted a ton of old tapes to DVD, and I am exceptionally satisfied with it.
It comes with everything you need. Plus, you can do camcorder stuff to dvd.
My ex-cat was named "Muffin". "Vomit" would be a better name for her. AKA "The Evil Ball of Fur".
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foolsnobody Special user Buffalo, NY 843 Posts |
What if you no longer have a VHS *player*? Are there services that can do this for you?
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
I'm sure there are. But you could also just go down to the local pawn shop and pick up a VHS player for next to nothing. Or borrow one.
The advantage of doing it yourself with software like Pinnacle Studio or similar is that you can edit, add titles, transitions, various effects, etc. It's actually quite fun to do. |
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
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On 2012-06-25 02:30, foolsnobody wrote: Very expensive if you have a lot to convert. Also, they will not dupe commercial tapes.
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ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts |
I have a Sony VHS/DVD combo player/recorder. I just pop a VHS tape into one slot and a blank DVD into the other and hit the little "transfer" arrow. If you want chapters, etc., that will take software and more work, but this has not failed me yet.
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Chessmann Inner circle 4242 Posts |
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On 2012-06-25 06:17, landmark wrote: Yes. I checked with a local place that charged $25 per VHS cassette. So compared to that, I have saved over $500 by now.
My ex-cat was named "Muffin". "Vomit" would be a better name for her. AKA "The Evil Ball of Fur".
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
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On 2012-06-25 08:39, ClintonMagus wrote: I saw such a machine at Wal Mart (maybe Sony), but wondered about it. In the past, I have had VHS/DVD combo units and when one function fails you feel like you've lost the whole machine. I have also been looking at Roxio. There is one available (on sale) at Best Buy with software and device. Reviews are pretty good but said you need to download drivers from their website because the CD doesn't work. Anyone with experience?? Looking at Pinnacle, but it's a little more pricey. BTW - These are the reviews I'm looking at... http://vhs-to-dvd-converters-review.toptenreviews.com/
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Oh, and having a service do this is out of the question. MY VHS tapes number almost two hundred.
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
My wife has dozens of mini casettes of family videos. Wish I could figure out how to get my PC to load them to my HD.
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
I used Roxio in the past and had nothing but problems with it involving system conflicts, drivers, etc.
Never had any problem with the various versions of Pinnacle that I've used. It's a bit more expensive, but not much. And there is so much more that you can do with it. Good thoughts, Bob |
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
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On 2012-06-25 11:47, mastermindreader wrote: Good to know. Thanks, Bob!
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
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On 2012-06-25 11:34, Pete Biro wrote: If you still have the camera that they were filmed with or a mini-cassette player, all you need to do is get an adapter that will allow you to output the video and audio from the camera/player to your PC. Next you just use conversion software (such as Pinnacle, mentioned above) to convert to any format you want. You can then burn to disc or output to any other player you wish. |
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
I always used Pinnacle Studio 8 and the cable that came with my HI8 camcorder to connect it directly to the PC. Pretty easy, but occasionally had to refresh the process with the tutorial if I'd not done it in awhile.
I just ordered Pinnacle Dazzle Platinum so I'd have the connection device for a VCR plus (hopefully) a better software package than Pinnacle's Studio 8. A little over a hundred bucks with shipping. I think I may go on the prowl for another VCR, rather than unhooking one from another room that gets frequent use. Then I can set up a semi-permanent configuration and start transferring all this stuff on VHS to DVD before I lose them.
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Sounds like a good plan. I have used an older version of Dazzle and was very satisfied with it. Also, I think you'll find that the Pinnacle software has improved significantly since version 8.
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Chessmann Inner circle 4242 Posts |
I got an extra set of wires. Got wires running from the tv, and got wires running from the computer. All I do is move my VCR back and forth. Very nice, and removes much of the hassle.
My ex-cat was named "Muffin". "Vomit" would be a better name for her. AKA "The Evil Ball of Fur".
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